Spoleto is a small gem with many wonderful things to see. Walking through Spoletium, the ancient Roman Spoleto, you can admire the Porta Romana (third century B.C., one of the four gates to the city, the others being Porta Fuga, Porta Ponzianina and Porta San Lorenzo), the Roman Theatre (first century A.D., which is put to working use during the Festival of Two Worlds), the Arch of Druso (23 A.D.), as well as the Roman House and the Sostruzioni Sillane (ancient substructures built under the rule of the Roman general, Sulla).

The first thing that catches your eye when you arrive in Spoleto, is the magnificent Rocca (castle-fortress) that rises up from the hill of Sant'Elia, behind which can be seen the Bridge of Towers (il Ponte delle Torri), both structures dating back to the 15th century. Among the most important of the many churches in the city, we recommend the Basilica of San Salvatore (14th century), the Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, with its frescoes by Pinturicchio and Lippi), the Basilicas of Sant'Eufemia and San Pietro, and the monastery of San Ponziano.

From the point of view of natural attractions, Spoleto has nearby the Springs of Clitunno and Monteluco, two places that, for their natural habitat, have inspired great poets and internationally-renowned writers.

Some of the principal historical monuments have been converted into museums, like the aforementioned Roman House, the State Archaeological Museum, the Museum of the Duchy of Longobard, the Museum of Textiles and Ancient Costumes and the Diocesan Museum.

You can reach Spoleto by car in less than 20 minutes from Villa Zuccari. Take the SP447 heading north for 4 Km and then south along the SS3 Flaminia for about 14 Km following signs for Spoleto. Recommended exit: Spoleto Sud.