First Time Tourists Guide in Spoleto
SIGHTSEEING
The best way to enjoy the beauty of Spoleto is by visiting Ponte delle torri. This magnificent Roman bridge is known for its incredible architectural beauty with its impressive strong building. The bridge was constructed in the 14th century across a steep ravine between 2 fortresses. Although the bridge is already in no use, you can still visit it and definitely worth your time.
Ponte delle torri
DOWNTOWN
While the downtown area has quite many attractions to offer, Spoleto Cathedral would be one of the best places to go to. It was built in 1821 with Romanesque architecture dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed of Virgin Mary. This cathedral is known for its architectural beauty and has been visited by tourists from all across the world. As one of the most visited attractions in Spoleto city, this cathedral would be a great place to see the city’s offer. And to make you even more excited, this cathedral is also used for celebrating the yearly and most popular festival called Festival dei Due Mondi.
Spoleto Cathedral
SHOPPING
If you’re looking for all crafted stuff and Spoleto’s specials, Badiali Cashmere would be a good reference for you. This boutique is selling many local things, from crafted souvenirs, clothing, to accessories in a rustic setting space. Even though the city doesn’t have many big stores and shopping centers like other cities in Italy, Badiali Cashmere and Eurospin are some of good options for you. Eurospin, though, is a big supermarket that has quite many things to complete your shopping needs while in the city. From fresh vegetables and fruits, foods, drinks and beverages, baked goods, groceries, to shoes. There are many things for you here.
Badiali Cashmere
Eurospin
FOOD & DRINK
Spoleto has Prosciutto di Norcia and Montefalco Sagrantino and its popular cuisine and drink. Prosciutto di Norcia has a very little fat and not too salty flavor. It’s cut into thin slices and typically served with bread, cheese, and best accompanied with white wine. Montefalco Sagrantino, though, is an Italian appellation for dry red wines exclusively made from the local Sagrantino grapes. It’s incredibly tannic, full-bodied, and strong with delicate aromas of red and dark fruits, star anise, hints of violets, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, and leather.
CULTURE
Spoleto city is a wonderful mix of remnants from its Roman medieval pasts. The city is best known for its annual summer Festival dei Due Mondi that’s also known as Festival of Two Worlds and Spoleto Festival. The festival is held every year in honoring music, opera, theater, and dance. For the language, Spoleto speaks Italian as its official language.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
You are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant temperatures during May, June, and September. But if you want to experience the city’s popular Festival dei Due Mondi, June 26 to July 12 would the best periods to plan a trip to the city.
HOTEL
Located just next to the V.Delle Terme bus station, this Hotel Clitunno is just 1 km from the Spoleto Cathedral. This classic-looking hotel comes with laid-back rooms featuring modern equipment with its comfortable decoration. It also has other amenities like free breakfast, restaurant with furnished terrace, a bar/lounge, airport transfers, and parking area. Hotel Charleston would be another good option for your stay in the city. This hotel is set in the medieval town center and its conveniently located just 8-minute walk from Teatro Caio Melisso opera house and 9-minute walk from Spoleto Cathedral. This 17th-century building comes with exciting amenities like airy rooms fully equipped, 2 bars, a wine shop, regular art exhibits, a sauna, a garden, and reading room with fireplace.
Hotel Clitunno
Hotel Charleston
RESTAURANT
The dedication and love that Restaurant Il Tempio Del Gusto has is enough reason to pay a visit. This popular restaurant has been serving its customers for three generations with love and respect. And what’s great about this restaurant is the menus are professionally handled by trained chef. With its attentive staff, it serves the mouth-watering Italian cuisines such as Watercolor Risotto and Tartare Di Chianina in a very well-set space. Continue your culinary trip at Ristorante Sabatini. Located in the historic center of the splendid Spoleto city, this restaurant is serving classic and traditional Italian dishes in an elegant environment. The great thing about this is it has been serving its visitors since 1900 and known as the oldest restaurant in the city. As iconic as it is, it allows you to enjoy the refined Italian dishes with the company of an enchanted garden.
Restaurant Il Tempio Del Gusto
Ristorante Sabatini
CAFE
If you want to enjoy the best coffee in a peaceful environment, Caffè Letterario is the best place for it. It is located inside the Giosuè Carducci municipal library in Palazzo Mauri and only a few steps from the popular Spoleto Cathedral. While taste is best known, the good service will also accompany your visit. Ristorante Bar Caffè Collicola is another next good recommendation for your relaxed time. This cafe/restaurant is serving local cuisines and drinks in a nice and cozy atmospheric space. located in the city center, this cafe would a good guest for your lovely day with your significant other.
Caffè Letterario
Ristorante Bar Caffè Collicola
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Enjoy a very good selection of drink at Pandemonio bar. This bar is offering Italian special menus with its good drinks in a pleasant setting space. The excellent beers and whiskies will definitely make visit special. The bar is also handled by caring and attentive staff. Make sure to try their pizza to add deliciousness to your visit. You can also pay a visit to Ristorante Bar Canasta for another good drink. It serves some of the best alcohol drinks in the city. The amazing staff will make sure everything you want is on the table. The interesting thing about this restaurant/bar is it overlooks the ancient Roman Theater. Be sure to taste their best Carbonara.
Pandemonio
Ristorante Bar Canasta
INTERESTING PLACE
One of the most interesting places you shouldn’t be missed is Association Rocca Albornoziana. This popular fortress is strategically standing on Colle Sant’Elia towering over the whole Spoleto valley. As one of the most popular attractions in the city, it allows you to explore one of the oldest building as it is constructed in the 14th century. Definitely a must visit. Another good recommendation for your interesting trip is Palazzo Collicola Visual Arts. This palace/museum has to be one of the most good-looking buildings in the city. The building was built between 1717 and 1730 by a Roman architect named Sebastiano Cipriani. The building comes with the inspiration from the 18th century style showcasing modern art gallery, library, and a museum. As one of the best attractions in city, it offers tempera-decorated walls, interesting ceilings, decorated doors, high socles, and windows intradoses. It’s also known as one of the most important places in the city.
Association Rocca Albornoziana
Palazzo Collicola Visual Arts
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
While the city is filled with many historical related things, Spoleto also has nature spot named Fonti del Clitunno. This beautiful park offers greenery area with beautiful trees and the stunning Clitunno River. Not only you’re able to shoot the best photos, this place also allows you to have the real moment with nature. Just the peaceful plus the relaxation it serves is everything you need for the soul. It’s also known as one of the oldest places. The beauty of a church has been one of the most hunted objects for photography. In Spoleto city, you have Basilica di San Salvatore as one of the oldest churches as a good object for your photography world. Located right in the center of the city, this ancient church was built in the 9th century in dedication to San Salvatore. Every old detail of this church is definitely worth a click.
Fonti del Clitunno
Basilica di San Salvatore
