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In the historic center, the ancient medieval Castle preserves beautiful 13th-century walls and a mighty keep. Inside the Castle, you can admire the church of San Sebastiano, once an Oratory, renovated in the 16th century. Outside the Castle is the small church of the Madonna di Foce, built between 1634 and 1636, with a large terracotta rose window and, along the road, the modern Parish church of Santa Maria Assunta with polychrome stained glass windows.

Trevi's historic center retains the charm of its medieval alleys, narrow and winding, weaving between stone houses and ancient buildings. These streets were designed not only to connect squares and gates, but also to defend the city, creating sheltered and safe routes. The houses feature small doorways and windows, while stairways and arches connect different levels, following the hilly terrain. Walking through the alleys, you'll experience a secluded atmosphere, filled with unexpected glimpses and silhouettes of rooftops and bell towers. Every corner tells stories of daily life, shops, markets, and medieval traditions, making the village a true journey into the past.

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Spello's historic center is an elegant and well-preserved medieval village. It's definitely worth a visit.

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Villa Fidelia stands on a sacred complex of the classical era, it seems to have origins dating back to the 4th century AD, a place to celebrate scenic games and gladiators. Decayed after the barbarian invasions, with the 16th century the Urbani occupied the area of the ancient sanctuary and decided to build a "Villa". Villa Fidelia over the centuries has undergone profound modifications, renovations and expansions based also on the various changes of ownership, until it had its current conformation, which should date back to the mid 1800s. In addition to the main building, the baroque garden is also worth admiring.

Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli The small chapel of Santa Maria degli Angeli alla Porziuncola, still completely preserved inside the basilica, was, according to tradition, built by four soldiers returning from the Holy War in the wooded plain below Assisi, known as the Cerretto della Porziuncola. They brought a piece of the Madonna's tombstone with them. There, on certain autumn days, the strong wind that blew every cloud from the sky and through the leaves seemed similar to the song of angels. The chapel was administered by the Benedictine monks of the monastery of Santa Benedetto al Subasio since the 10th century. This place would probably have been completely forgotten if the paths of Francis and Clare had not led there. Thanks to them, we find the Porziuncola intact today, just as it was a good 1,000 years ago. But instead of the noisy thicket, there is now a large basilica, built between the 16th and 17th centuries, which envelops and protects the chapel like a caring mother. This view from within the building makes the chapel seem even smaller, almost impossibly small. The church was given to the poor saint by the aforementioned Benedictine monks to establish the headquarters of the newly founded Franciscan order. When Francis first came here, the church was in disrepair, and according to his saintly legend, he dedicated the third year after his conversion exclusively to the renovation of the small chapel. It was here, while reading the Gospel, that he realized that his mission was not to restore dilapidated religious buildings, but to rebuild and preach the entire Kingdom of God by living in poverty, penance, and simplicity. From here, Francis and his confreres set out to spread his message throughout Italy, and here they returned again and again. One night in 1211, a desperate and frightened Chiara d'Offreduccio, who had fled her home and her aristocratic family, knocked on the doors of Porciuncola. Text / Source: Exploring-Umbria.com https://www.exploring-umbria.com/de/entdecke-assisi/sehenswuerdigkeiten-in-assisi/basilica-santa-maria-degli-angeli-in-porziuncolabasilika-zu-unserer-lieben-frau-von-den-engeln/

The town lies on a hill, with a central castle and a double concentric circle of houses. The castle of Armenzano has ancient origins, and is worth a short stop