Tag: Spoleto
The Cathedral of Spoleto
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 that will impress all those who take the staircase that suddenly opens up among the alleys.
The Bridge of Towers
The Bridge of Towers as Was Seen by Goethe In September 1786, the great German poet, J. W. Goethe (1749 – 1832), left for a journey to the discovery of Italy, that would last nearly two years. This adventure, overfilled with beauty, would later inspire his Italian Journey.
Basilica of the Holy Savior (San Salvatore)
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 surely among the “must see” things in Spoleto.
The Springs of Clitunno, and the Little Temple
“Now everything is silent”: The Little Temple In 1876 an Italian poet, Giosue Carducci, wrote a famous poem called Alle fonti del Clitunno, “At the Springs of Clitunno” (River). It dealt precisely with this site, that is now part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.