ABOUT: From the eastern approach, one of the most dramatic images of Spoleto is the Ponte delle Torri bridge, 230 meters of limestone that spans between a hill and a fortress. But within the town, there are plenty of other things to see.  More than some other Umbrian towns, there are quite a few Roman remains here, including arches, a theatre, and a basilica. Within the medieval center, there are impressive churches, palazzos, and an interesting archaeological museum.

Quite a few artworks have been well preserved from the Middle Ages, including frescoes in the churches, bronze busts, and a 12th-century painting of a crucifix.

As an important city from the Roman era, to when the Lombards made it their capital in the 6th century, through to the Renaissance period, there’s a wealth of fascinating heritage here.