Museo Civico Diocesano "La Castellina"
Norcia
The Civic and Diocesan Museum “La Castellina”, built in 1967, after a long period of closure, was reopened in 1996 as a permanent exhibition. This is based in the main floor of La Castellina, a fortress built in 1554 on a project by Jacopo Barozzi, by the will of Pope Giulio III. The museum itinerary is divided into three sections: the Collection of the Civic and Diocesan Museum, which brings together works of art owned by ecclesiastical or municipal, dating from the twelfth and eighteenth centuries, the Collection Massenzi and the Permanent Archaeological Exhibition “Leave for the Afterlife”.
Teatro Romano
Spoleto
(30 Km)
The Roman Theatre is located in Spoleto, in the province of Perugia and dates back to the first century BC. The structure suffered extensive damage due to a landslide, but was restored in the past. The theater is located within the city walls and keep a cavea of 70 m in diameter.
Rocca Albornoziana di Spoleto
Spoleto
(30 Km)
The Fortress is located in Spoleto and was built in 1300 by Matteo Gattapone. The structure is rectangular in shape and inside it there were two courts: the Court of Arms and the Court of Honor. From 1817 until 1982 the building was used as a prison. Built by innocent VI in the 14th century with the aim of strengthening the defensive system of the Church-State, it has two courtyards and a complex system of angular towers joined together by high defensive walls.
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Spoleto
(28 Km)
The Cathedral dates back to the end of the 12th century. Inside, numerous works of absolute importance: from the Painted Cross by Alberto Sotio (1187), to the cycle of the apse with Stories of the Virgin frescoed by Filippo Lippi between 1467 and 1469.
Basilica di San Salvatore
Spoleto
(29 Km)
Originally dedicated to the martyrs Concordio and Senzia, it was built between the end of the VII and the beginning of the 8th century. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site within the “Italia Langobardorum” serial site Centers of Power and Worship (568-774 AD)
Basilica di Sant'Eufemia
Spoleto
(30 Km)
Among the most notable Romanesque buildings in Umbria (X-XII century) The church is characterized by an internal arrangement with three naves and the presence of the matroneo (entrance from the Diocesan Museum).
Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Spoleto
(30 Km)
The National Archaeological Museum was opened in 1985 at the former monastery of Santa Agata. Recently, the museum was renovated. It presents the formation of the urban center of Spoleto from the first human presence. The Museum occupies two floors of the former monastery and also owns the theater built in the first century BC.
Complesso Monumentale di San Francesco
Spoleto
(20 Km)
The “fortress church of San Francesco”, dating back to the twelfth century, is par excellence the monumental construction of the Castle (10,720 cubic meters between church and convent). Benedictine oratory first and the friars of the Order of Minors Conventual then...
Piazza del Mercato
Spoleto
(30 Km)
An ancient Roman forum, Piazza del Mercato was until the last century the most lively place in the city, where the most important public events took place. The scenographic source built between 1746 and 1748 shows you.
Arco di Druso e Germanico
Spoleto
(30 Km)
Built in 23 AD, it was the triumphant entrance to the Roman Forum, the current Piazza del Mercato. Here the stratification of the city is perceptible: the right pylon of the arch rests on the original plane of the hole.
Chiesa Gotica di San Francesco
Cascia
(11 Km)
It was built in 1424 by Bishop Anthony Alms. Striking for the beauty of the rose window and its arched doorway. Worth seeing!
Museo di Arte Contadina
Montegallo
(24 Km)
The Museum of Peasant Art is located in the rooms of the former convent of the Friars Girolimini. It is divided into some rooms that collect objects that were used for peasant work during the 18th century. Very special is a thresher that belongs to the beginning of this century.
Pinacoteca "Chiesa di San Giovanni"
Pieve Torina
(28 Km)
The Art Gallery is located inside the church of San Giovanni. Since 1985, many works have been kept inside, including several altarpieces belonging to the Churches of Pomarolo and San Teodora. In addition, of great importance is a cycle of frescoes preserved here, dating back to the second half of the '300. The Art Gallery is open to the public.
Museo della Nostra Terra
Pieve Torina
(28 Km)
The Museum of Our Land is located inside the fifteenth-century convent of Saint Augustine. In the exhibition halls it houses about 5000 objects and tools related to working life in the Macerata hill. The museum is also provided with extensive photographic and paper documentation that traces the artisan history of the peasant shops.
Museo Diocesano
Spoleto
(30 Km)
The Museum was inaugurated in the 1970s at the Archbishop's Palace. The works are exhibited chronologically in the rooms dedicated to thematic consideration. The living rooms are adorned with doors of the '500. The first news dates back to the 10th century. The interior with three naves is divided by columns with reuse capitals, coming from classical and early medieval buildings, while the 13th century marble altar is carved with refined bas-reliefs.
Laboratorio di Scienze della Terra
Spoleto
(30 Km)
A point of interest of the municipality of Spoleto is represented by the Laboratory of Earth Sciences, created by an important and well-known nineteenth-century collection, geopaleontological by Count Francesco Toni. It is an educational and scientific museum. The geopaleontological collection was proposed to the public between 1867 and 1892 and includes about 6000 minerals, rocks and fossils.
Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna
Spoleto
(30 Km)
It is located in the historic center of Spoleto and is housed in the Collicola Palace. The museum was opened in 2000. A lively museum, an active contemporary art hub, houses on the first floor the legacy of Giovanni Carandente and the works of the Spoleto Prize, while on the second floor there are contemporary exhibitions. Do not miss the visit to the library, the legacy of Giovanni Carandente, which preserves more than 20 thousand volumes of contemporary art.
Ponte delle Torri
Spoleto
(30 Km)
The Bridge of Towers was erected at the end of 1300 on the remains of a Roman aqueduct to lead water from the mountain to the city. At its extreme is the Fortilizio dei Mulini, from which numerous walks to the Spoleto mountain start.
Casa Romana
Spoleto
(30 Km)
Patrician house of the first century AD found between the end of the nineteenth century and the first decades of the next. This is a valuable stately house whose architectural pattern reflects the classic one of Roman homes.
Palazzo Collicola Arti Visive - Museo Carandente
Spoleto
(30 Km)
The museum's collection originated with the Spoleto Prize, an artistic competition designed to promote the birth of a permanent collection of contemporary art, thanks also to the important contribution of the critic Giovanni Carandente.
Museo del Tessuto e del Costume
Spoleto
(30 Km)
In the rooms of Palazzo Rosari Spada there are many artifacts from various collections that represent a cross-section of the history of fabric and costume between the fourteenth and twentieth centuries.
Torre dell' Olio
Spoleto
(30 Km)
The Torre dell'Olio is one of the most characteristic monuments of the city of Spoleto. In fact, it is considered the symbol of the city. Its construction dates back to the 13th century. The tower was named Torre dell'Olio as hot oil was poured to defend the city over enemies.
Castello di Eggi
Spoleto
(26 Km)
Eggi Castle dates back to the fourteenth century. From the few historical documents found, we know that it was the fief of the Racani family, the nobles of the country. The Castle has a triangular base surmounted by two high defensive towers.
Monastero di Santa Rita
Cascia
(11 Km)
The old part of the monastery dates back to 1200, it was dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene. It was enlarged in the first half of 1700 with the generous offer of John V, King of Portugal, the eye healed of cancer through the intercession of the saint.
Chiesa di Santa Margherita
Fiastra
(26 Km)
The Church of Santa Margherita was built at the end of 1300. The interiors were frescoed by the painter Girolamo di Giovanni. The scenes represent, on the one hand, the crucifixion of Santa Margherita and Saint Christopher and on the other the Saints Augustine and Sebastian.
Castel di Luco
Acquasanta Terme
(26 Km)
The story tells of the castle as far back as 1052. We find traces in the documents of Pope Leo IX. The structure of the castle as well as the medieval interior make it rare. The castle is surrounded by the woods of the Parco della Laga, the Gran Sasso National Park, the Tronto River and by many other beauties of nature. Now it belongs to individuals and is an accommodation facility.
Porta San Giacomo
Amandola
(30 Km)
The Porta San Giacomo is located in the town of Amendola, and was built in 1863. This door represents the entrance to the city. In it we also find a clock.
Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie
Amatrice
(21 Km)
The Sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie is located in Amatrice. The villa was owned by Marco Terenzio Varrone. The interior of the building is composed of baroque decorations with wooden cover.
Torre Civica
Arquata del Tronto
(17 Km)
The Civic Tower stands in Piazza Umberto I since the 16th century. The original form of the bell tower worked on sail, but over the years it was modified to get to its current appearance. The building is now open to the public.
Rocca di Arquata
Arquata del Tronto
(16 Km)
The fortress was built in the 11th century for war reasons, which also explains its military architecture and the fact that it is located on a border area of 4 regions. The building was restored several times, undergoing changes necessary for its initial purpose. In addition, it has always been subjected to the attention of the most important government structures over the centuries. Today you can visit freely.
Borgo Cerreto di Spoleto
Cerreto di Spoleto
(15 Km)
The village of Cerreto di Spoleto was built in the fifteenth century and covers an area of about 357 meters. The purpose of its construction was to protect the area of the castle of Cerreto. Currently, only one of the four doors and a watchtower comes from the village, which has been transformed into a bell tower church. The environment was the center of some studies and was considered very important historic center.
Torre di Correto di Spoleto
Cerreto di Spoleto
(13 Km)
The Tower of Cerreto di Spoleto was part of the medieval defensive system of this municipality. The building is also known as the bell tower because inside it is a huge bell of 16 tons.
Palazzo Carli
Cascia
(11 Km)
Seat of the Library of the Historical and Cultural Office, it is an old mansion owned by the city, enriched by an internal Italian garden