Discover the beauty of Spello, Italy, with its pink limestone buildings, ancient Roman mosaics, and medieval charm. Explore the Villa of Mosaics, admire Pinturicchio’s masterpieces, and take in the stunning views of the Umbrian Valley.
Discover the beauty of Spello, Italy, with its pink limestone buildings, ancient Roman mosaics, and medieval charm. Explore the Villa of Mosaics, admire Pinturicchio’s masterpieces, and take in the stunning views of the Umbrian Valley.
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Villa dei Mosaici - Particularly beautiful are the remains of the Ancient Roman city, called “Splendidissima Colonia Julia” (“Most Beautiful Julia Colony”) by Emperor Augustus: imposing walls, majestic city gates and, above all, the Villa of Mosaics, one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the last 20 years.
You will visit…
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Villa dei Mosaici - Particularly beautiful are the remains of the Ancient Roman city, called “Splendidissima Colonia Julia” (“Most Beautiful Julia Colony”) by Emperor Augustus: imposing walls, majestic city gates and, above all, the Villa of Mosaics, one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the last 20 years.
You will visit a wonderful Roman villa, that takes its name from the splendid colorful mosaics that refer to the beautiful Umbrian countryside, depicting wild birds and grape harvest, but also to exotic and fantastic animals, such as panthers and sea monsters. -
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore - Entering the city through the Roman Porta Consolare (Consular Gate), you will enjoy the fascinating alleys of the medieval Spello and its wonderful churches.
In the Church of Sant’Andrea Apostolo you will admire a sixteenth-century masterpiece painted by Pinturicchio, one of the greatest artists of the time, nicknamed “the Little Painter”.
This notorious Umbrian artist is also the author of the frescoes of the Baglioni Chapel in the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Maggiore: here you will also admire a splendid floor made of Deruta ceramics and the famous self-portrait of Pinturicchio, discovering all the details hidden in his masterpieces! - Cappella Baglioni - Pinturicchio, one of the greatest artists of the time, nicknamed “the Little Painter” is the author of the frescoes of the Baglioni Chapel in the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Maggiore: here you will also admire a splendid floor made of Deruta ceramics and the famous self-portrait of Pinturicchio, discovering all the details hidden in his masterpieces!
- Torri di Properzio e Porta Venere - Finally, enjoy the spectacular Porta Venere, built in Roman times but flanked in the Middle Ages by the mighty Towers of Properzio, and the breathtaking view of the Umbrian Valley!
- Entry Tickets to Villa of Mosaics
- Entry Tickets to Cappella Baglioni
- Private Guided Tour
- Entry Tickets to Villa of Mosaics
- Entry Tickets to Cappella Baglioni
- Private Guided Tour
Esteemed as one of the most picturesque towns in Italy, Spello mesmerizes with its stunning medieval structures built from pink limestone and adorned with vibrant flowers, prominently positioned on Mount Subasio’s foothills, overlooking the stunning Umbrian Valley.
The remnants of the Ancient Roman city are particularly impressing, previously referred…
Esteemed as one of the most picturesque towns in Italy, Spello mesmerizes with its stunning medieval structures built from pink limestone and adorned with vibrant flowers, prominently positioned on Mount Subasio’s foothills, overlooking the stunning Umbrian Valley.
The remnants of the Ancient Roman city are particularly impressing, previously referred to as the “Splendidissima Colonia Julia” (“Most Beautiful Julia Colony”) by Emperor Augustus. These include grand walls, regal city gates, and most notably, the Villa of Mosaics, considered one of the most significant archaeological finds in the past two decades.
You will explore a magnificent Roman villa, named for the brilliant multicolored mosaics that illustrate the beautiful Umbrian countryside, featuring imagery of wild birds and grape harvesting, as well as exotic and mythical creatures, like panthers and sea monsters.
Upon entering the city via the Roman Porta Consolare (Consular Gate), you will be captivated by the intriguing medieval lanes of Spello and its impressive churches. Inside the Church of Sant’Andrea Apostolo, you will be awed by a sixteenth-century masterpiece crafted by Pinturicchio, one of the preeminent artists of his era, commonly referred to as “the Little Painter”.
This renowned artist from Umbria also decorated the Baglioni Chapel in the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Maggiore with frescoes, where you can also find a stunning Deruta ceramic floor and Pinturicchio’s famous self-portrait, revealing all the intricacies within his masterpieces.
End your journey with the astonishing Porta Venere, constructed in the Roman era, but accompanied in the Medieval period by the powerful Towers of Properzio, and savor the phenomenal view of the Umbrian Valley!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.