Spello – which stands on a spur of Mount Subasio and is therefore characterized by typical narrow uphill alleyways – will surprise you with amazing views among its houses decorated with flowers.
The Infiorata is an official event held once a year to celebrate Corpus Christi. It actually consists in the display of drawings and pictures created with skilfully intertwined flowers. Yet, at any time of the year, according to season, all streets and buildings in Spello contribute to a true outdoor Infiorata. Your snapshots with tiny balconies and arches covered with flowers will make unforgettable Umbrian holiday memories.
In the Cappella Baglioni chapel – named after an influential Perugia family – , located inside the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Spello, there are large and splendid frescoes by Bernardino di Betto Betti, known as Pinturicchio.
Along with Perugino and Raphael, Pinturicchio was one of the great fifteenth century Umbrian masters, hence a visit to Spello may be your chance to see some of his masterpieces.
In the Cappella Baglioni chapel you can admire the cycle of frescoes, dating from around 1501, depicting the Annunciation, the Adoration of the Shepherds, and the Dispute of Jesus with the Doctors.
Stop in a taverna and enjoy Spello’s typical products, which – how could it be different? – star extra virgin olive oil, also popular as Spello‘s gold.
