Spoleto
A hill town in Umbria with a medieval fortress, a Roman theater and the Ponte delle Torri, and a major summer arts festival.
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Spoleto is a hill town in Umbria, central Italy, set on a slope above a green valley. The Rocca Albornoziana, a fortress built in the 14th century for the papal state, rises above the town. The Ponte delle Torri, a bridge of stone arches that crosses a deep ravine, is another landmark. Below the old town, the remains of a Roman theater from the 1st century BC still show some of their stone seating.
The old town is small enough to cross on foot, and the cathedral and the fortress are a short walk apart. Visit in spring or early autumn, when the steep streets and the bridge are easier to manage, since July and August are hot. Summer also brings the Festival dei Due Mondi, founded in 1958 by composer Gian Carlo Menotti, with music, opera, theater and art across the town. Plan one full day for the main sights, or stay overnight if you want to see a performance.
Spoleto in five
- Walk the Ponte delle Torri to MontelucoThe tall bridge crosses a gorge below the Rocca. A walk from the bridge into the oak woods of Monteluco takes about an hour each way, with views over the town.
- Visit the Rocca Albornoziana and the cathedralThe fortress houses a museum and offers views, and the cathedral has a Filippo Lippi fresco cycle. Check the official sites for hours and ticket rules before you go.
- Check the summer festival datesThe Festival dei Due Mondi fills rooms for about two weeks from late June into July. Book early, or visit just outside the festival for lower prices and quiet streets.
- Take the train from Rome or FlorenceSpoleto has a mainline station on the line from Rome Termini, with a trip of roughly 1.5 to 2 hours, and a local bus climbs to the old town. Check the timetable and the bus route before you go.Rome
- Pair Spoleto with Todi or AssisiTodi and Assisi are the nearest comparable Umbrian hill towns and fit a two or three day loop by train, bus or car.Todi
Things to do in Spoleto
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Need to know
- Airport
- Perugia (PEG), Rome Fiumicino (FCO) or Rome Ciampino (CIA)
- Getting there
- Train from Rome about 1.5 to 2 hours; Assisi about 30 min
- Getting around
- Walking, with a hilly center; local buses from the station
- Best base
- Inside the old town near Piazza della Libertà
- Time needed
- A long day or 1 to 2 nights
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Days with storms
- Festival
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh8°Low1°Cold, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh11°Low2°Cool, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 81 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh13°Low4°Spring startsMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 93 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring starts
- AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh17°Low6°Easter, walksAprilRain
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Easter, walks
- MayRain14 rainy daysHigh21°Low10°Green, mildMayRain
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 100 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Green, mild
- JuneClear8 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh27°Low15°Festival, warmJuneClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 60 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Festival, warm
- JulyClear5 rainy daysHigh31°Low18°Festival, hotJulyClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 30 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Festival, hot
- AugustClear7 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh31°Low18°Hot, quietAugustClear
Good
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 61 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, quiet
- SeptemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh25°Low14°Warm, harvestSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 96 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, harvest
- OctoberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh20°Low10°Mild, quietOctoberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 92 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- NovemberRain13 rainy daysHigh14°Low6°Rain, coolNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 135 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, cool
- DecemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh10°Low2°Cold, lightsDecemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 109 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, lights
Average daily high and low in Spoleto, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Festivals: Jun Festival dei Due Mondi · Jul Festival dei Due Mondi
Right now in Spoleto
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- 89%
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- Chance of rain
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- Today11°5°48%Monday: Cloudy. High 11°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 48%.
- Tue15°6°3%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 3%.
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- Thu14°7°23%Thursday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 23%.
- Fri14°6°64%Friday: Rain. High 14°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 64%.
- Sat13°6°60%Saturday: Thunderstorms. High 13°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 60%.
- Sun14°6°26%Sunday: Fog. High 14°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 26%.
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Every year
- Jun–JulFestival dei Due MondiSpoleto
- JulUmbria Jazz FestivalPerugia, a day trip
Day trips by train
Before you go to Spoleto
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Rules for Spoleto, checked
- Most non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Cover shoulders and knees before entering the cathedral in Spoleto and other churches.
- Check with the Italian Ministry of Culture before you buy antiques, since some need an export licence to leave the EU.
Plan around Spoleto
Umbria in a wider Italian route
Read the guideTodiA quieter Umbrian hill town about an hour away
Read the guideAssisiThe basilica town 30 minutes by train
Read the guidePerugiaUmbria's capital and chocolate festival city
Read the guideOrvietoCliff-top city with a striking cathedral
Read the guideItaly by train, off-peakHow to price Rome to Umbria
Read the guideSpoleto FAQ
Is Spoleto worth visiting?
Yes. It has a fortress, a Roman theater, a fresco-filled cathedral and a famous bridge, all in a walkable town with fewer crowds than Perugia or Assisi. It works as a day trip from Rome.
How do you get from Rome to Spoleto?
By train from Roma Termini in about 1.5 to 2 hours, then a local bus or taxi uphill from the station. A car is not needed, and the old town is easy on foot.
When is the Spoleto Festival?
The Festival dei Due Mondi runs for about two weeks from late June into July each year. Check the festival's official page for dates and book rooms early.
How many days do you need in Spoleto?
A long day covers the Rocca, the cathedral and the bridge. Two nights add the Monteluco walk and a slower dinner, or a trip to Assisi.
Is Spoleto better than Todi?
Spoleto has more sights and a festival, while Todi is smaller and quieter. If you only have time for one, pick Spoleto for variety and Todi for atmosphere.