OUR DESTINATIONS
Let us help you find your perfect holiday by phoning us on
We offer holidays to the four corners of the globe. If you want specialist advise please phone our travel team and we will be happy to help.
Alternatively, check out some of our holiday offers below.
- Destinations
- Europe
- Italy
- Umbria
- Spoleto
Spoleto
The beautiful town of Spoleto was established by the Romans in
the 3rd Century BC, and many Roman sights remain, including the
Coliseum and the Church of San Salvatore which dates from the 4th
Century, making it one of the oldest churches in the world.
The Lombards made Spoleto their capital in the 8th Century, and
from here ruled most of central Italy until the town fell into
papal hands in the 12th Century. The medieval castle and the
cathedral dominate the well-preserved Upper Town; the Lower Town
was badly damaged in World War II and has had to be extensively
rebuilt. The Duomo di Spoleto has a lovely facade with eight rose
windows, while inside there are beautiful frescos by Filippo
Lippi.
The church of San Pietro can be found in the wooded hills a
short trip out of town. This church served as the cathedral of
Spoleto until 1067, and sports some of the best Romanesque carvings
in Italy.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.