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I’ve spent many months in Italy over the years, absorbing its history and beauty. I have even written guidebooks about the Amalfi Coast and Rome. My husband and I decided to return to Italy’s quiet "green heart," the region of Umbria, a couple of hours drive from Rome. We hoped to recharge and do what Italians are known for: "dolce far niente' – th...

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Nestled above the valley, on the southern slope of Mount Subasio, lies the ancient hill town of Spello, surely one of Italy’s prettiest. Around every corner, down every winding street and alleyway, are stunning photos just waiting to be taken.  The recent discovery of a Roman villa, which opened to the public in 2018 in a contemporary building just...

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An underrated destination but nothing less than an accolade of Italy's primitive heritage, Spello is a Renaissance paragon. Roman arches form the gateway to this hilltop town, characterized by an obsession for flowers and a gift for producing the region's finest olive oil. In Spello, nearly every window has a flower box, and each courtyard is brimm...

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Spello is known as one of the beautiful Italian villages, ideal for discovering great Renaissance masterpieces, marvelous mosaics play, and hidden treasures in Italy. This small town village is located in the Umbria region between Assisi and Foligno. With this in mind, here are a few reasons why you should enjoy Spello's genuine soul before it turn...

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Spello is a municipality in Italy’s central region of Umbria with roots in antiquity. Located about 10 kilometers (6 mi) from Assisi, on the opposite side of Mt. Subasio, like Assisi, it was inhabited by ancient Umbri until Roman occupation in the 1st century BC. Like the rest of the region, it was evangelized largely from the 2nd through 4th centu...

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