Spello in Umbria

Spello is situated on a rocky spur of the Mount Subasio, from that position it seems to want to welcome its visitor. The pink stone of the Mount Subasio gives to the town a wonderful colour. As for Spoleto, Spello keeps the marks of its Roman origins, but its medieval structure is still visible too. The remains of the Amphitheatre and of the Theatre are visible inside the ancient walls of the town. The Porta Consolare and the Porta Urbica are in a perfect state of preservation. Walking through the little streets of the centre you can also admire the ancient buildings and the castles, even if they have been modified during the centuries. Spello is an important account of the past, but it is known also for its “infiorata”: the “Infiorata” it’s a festival that take place every year, during the religious festivity of Corpus Domini. In those days the artists crowd the streets of Spello showing their works made with flowers petal and inspired from religious events.