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Spello

Spello, Italy

History

A pink-stone hill town of steep lanes, Roman gates and doorways lined with flowerpots. Park below the walls and climb through the old centre; the upper streets give wide views over the Umbrian plain.

Spello was founded under Emperor Augustus as Colonia Iulia Hispellum. From Roman times the town gates of Porta Consolare and Porta Venere survive, the latter with its twelve-sided towers, the Properzio Towers, along with the Arch of Augustus and long stretches of the ancient town wall, built of carefully dressed limestone blocks. In the Collegiata di Santa Maria Maggiore, the Baglioni Chapel, also known as the Cappella Bella, contains frescoes by Pinturicchio from around 1500.

Spello is known for its flowers. At Corpus Christi, carpets of petals, the Infiorate, cover the lanes, and a museum of its own is devoted to the tradition. The town lies in the province of Perugia in Umbria, and a walk of about two hours is enough to get to know its old centre.

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Spello, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
42.9889, 12.6700

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

Sources

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Basilica of St Francis – Saint Francis - Main portal lunette - Basilica di San Francesco - Assisi 2016© José Luiz · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Campsites nearby

  • FontemaggioCampsite
    9 km from Spello
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricity
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  • All'Antica MattonataMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Spello · 3 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Maneggio Fattoria GiorgettiCampsite
    10 km from Spello
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Pian di BoccioCampsite
    11 km from Spello
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Area sosta comunaleMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Spello
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Village AssisiCampsite
    12 km from Spello
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Spello?

Spello is in Spello, Italy, at GPS 42.9889, 12.6700. It is about 8 km from Bevagna.

Can you camp near Spello?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Camper Spello, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

What is there to see near Spello?

Places worth a stop nearby: Basilica of St Francis (11 km), Ponte delle Torri (29 km), Lago di Fiastra (42 km) and Piano Grande di Castelluccio (47 km).

When is the best time to visit Spello?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)