Spello (Umbria)

A beautifully decorated street in the charming and historic town of Spello

Panoramic view of Spello

Houses in Spello

Spello is an ancient town of Italy, in the province of Perugia. The densely inhabited town, built of stone, is of decidedly medieval aspect, and is enclosed in a circuit of medieval walls on Roman foundations, including three Roman Late Antique gates and traces of three more, remains of an amphitheater, as well several medieval gates. Spello boasts about two dozen small churches, most of them medieval.

Umbria Highlights

True Stories of Buying a Property in Italy
Farmhouse in Umbria
Buying a House in Rustic Umbria

A New Yorker bought a farmhouse in Umbria and did it all on her own - here's the latest installment in our True Stories of Buying a Property in Italy series.

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View of Tuscan countryside
On the Tuscan-Umbrian Border, Building a Home from Scratch

Learn what it's like to buy a piece of land in Italy to build a house on it.

Christmas
italian renaissance art
The Nativity in Italian Renaissance Art

Let’s have a look at how Italian painters have handled the subject of the nativities over the centuries

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Umbrian landscape of hills and villages
Umbria’s Village Charm: Massa Martana

Umbria is dotted with charming medieval villages, many of which are still off the radar.

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Italian flag draped over Castle of Montechiarugolo Emilia-Romagna
Discover the Latest Additions to Italy's 'Most Beautiful Villages'

Some travel inspiration for those who love to explore beyond the big cities.

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Properties for sale in Umbria

Azienda il Confine, Orvieto Ref. OR6076M 0
Country Home - To Restore in Orvieto
2300000
Country Estate with Agriturismo and private home, Assisi Ref. AS6105M 0
Business in Assisi
1300000
terreno edificabile 1
Land/Plot to Build in Cerreto di Spoleto
35000
La Casa dei Nonni P116 0
Semi-detached in Castiglione del Lago
90000
P238 0
Country Home - To Restore in Panicale
60000
Le Dolci Colline P027 0
Detached House in Perugia
90000
Appartamento Dei Fiori P225 0
Apartment in Montegabbione
49000
Casa d'Artista - OOFL 0
Town - City Home in Avigliano Umbro
270000

Recipes From Umbria

Recipes
Ciaramicola : Italy’s Easter Lemon-Spice Cake for Lovers

Ciaramicola, a lemon spice cake, covered with merengue and topped with sprinkles, is a classic Easter cake from the Perugia province of Umbria.   It is customary for a woman to give one to her lover or fiancé on Easter morning as a symbol of her affection.

Recipes
Scafata - Fava Bean Stew

Our food writer Cindy Swain shares her best recipe for the tasty scafata, a bean dish made with fava beans, swiss chard and onion.

Recipes
Zuppa di Vongole e Fagioli (Clam Stew with Beans)
This week Amy Gulick shares a recipe that takes inspiration from the classic 'vongole'(clam) dish from the Campagnia region. A hearty clam soup with beans that will make anyone's mouth water.
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@Lisa DeNunzio asks:

Buongiorno tutti.  We have owned a home in Ficulle for about 5 years.  Our caretaker and his wife have recently told us they will no longer be able to care for our home.  So we are in need of help to clean, care for our 80 vines, 30 very young olive trees, take care of the lawn, plants welcome gu

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@Montie55 asks:

Hi everyone, we have a property in Mirabella, Panicale but live in the UK.  With not being able to get out there at the moment are looking for some help with maintenance.  Does anyone have a contact for an English speaking person or company that could help?

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