Spoleto

Spoleto is located 60 mi/95 km northeast of Rome. A charming Umbrian hill town, Spoleto is best known for the Festival dei Due Mondi-the Festival of Two Worlds, an annual international music and arts show. Begun by Gian Carlo Menotti in 1958, it includes performances of opera, dance, concert and film. Spoleto is a beautiful town in itself, with winding streets and ancient architecture. Just on the other side of an old prison and hilltop fortress is a spectacular gorge-cross the brick footbridge for a breathtaking view.