Collepino is a village in Umbria, central
Italy. It is a ''
frazione'' of the ''
comune'' of
Spello
Spello (in Antiquity: Hispellum) is an ancient town and ''comune'' (township) of Italy, in the province of Perugia in eastern-central Umbria, on the lower southern flank of Mt. Subasio. It is 6 km (4 mi) NNW of Foligno and 10 km (6 ...
.
Geography
Collepino is situated on a hill 600m.a.s. at the flank of
Monte Subasio
Mount Subasio is a mountain of the Apennine mountains, in the province of Perugia, Umbria, central Italy. On its slopes are located the ancient towns of Assisi and Spello.
The mountain stands about 1290 metres above sea level.
Its pink color ...
on a panoramic road from Spello to Assisi
History
Collepino can be traced back to the 13th century. The inhabitants were shepherds and woodworkers at the nearby Abbey S. Silvestro.
Historic sites
* Castello di Collepino
* San Silvestro Abbey (founded in 1025 a.c.), in Romantic style
* Fonte di S. Silvestro near the abbey
* Chiesa della Madonna della Spella on the hilltop of Monte Subasio
Notes and references
External links
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Frazioni of the Province of Perugia
Hilltowns in Umbria