Basilica of the Holy Savior in Spoleto Ancient Origins Although not included in the standard tours, the Basilica of the Holy Savior (San Salvatore) is
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Spoleto’s Cathedral
The Cathedral during the Centuries Surely outstanding in Spoleto is the Annunciation Church, that is also the Cathedral. A building so powerful in its beauty
The “Oratory” at Santa Maria dei Bianchi
The Church of the White-clad Brotherhood The Oratory (smaller church) and Church of Santa Maria dei Bianchi, “Holy Mary of the [Brotherhood in] White,” are
Oratory of Saint Bartholomew, Church of Saint Francis
The Church of Saint Francis Near the imposing Fortress in Città della Pieve a Church of Saint Francis exists, now also renamed Shrine of Our
Della Corgna Palace
Della Corgna Palace: The Historical Context Right in front of the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful lordly mansions in Città della Pieve rises, the
The Communal/Church Museum
A Museum inside a Church It is quite unusual to find a church used as a museum. This is however the case with the Museo
The Cathedral of Saints Gervasius and Protasius
A Cathedral in a Small Town On walking in the streets of Città della Pieve, you will be noticing many fine buildings, both public and
Saint Ubaldo’s Basilica – Gubbio
A Brief Biography The personage of young Ubaldo – who was officially declared a saint on March 5, 1192 – cannot be divided from Gubbio
Saint Francis’ Church in Gubbio
Francis, the Man; and Gubbio The story of Gubbio and Francis of Assisi means the discovery of an intense relationship, interwoven with travels, friendship, and
Palace of Consuls
A Giant in the Square The Palace of Consuls (Palazzo dei Consoli), built in the years 1332-49, rises dramatically on the background of Piazza Grande,
The Ducal Palace
At the Court of the Duke of Urbino The Ducal Palace was built by decision of Federico da Montefeltro in a town area called Corte
San Francesco al Prato, San Bernardino (Churches)
Perugia e San Bernardino Telling about the beauty of Saint Francis Square, we cannot but start by mentioning Saint Bernardine of Siena, a friar from