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Santa Maria Maggiore

303 Reviews

#5 of 42 things to do in Spello

Sights & Landmarks, Churches & Cathedrals

Viale Camillo Benso di Cavour, 06038 Spello, Italy

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“Beautiful church”

This is a beautiful church and worth the time to explore. We didn't really research Spello, our... read more

Reviewed 10 June 2018

Susan W

“Historic place”

The church is very interesting from architectural aspect:all "prints" of earlier rebuilding can be... read more

Reviewed 4 October 2017

mv4235

Budapest, Hungary

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Viale Camillo Benso di Cavour, 06038 Spello, Italy

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Susan W

467

Reviewed 10 June 2018

Beautiful church

This is a beautiful church and worth the time to explore. We didn't really research Spello, our tour driver suggested it. The town was preparing for a flower festival and everything was just beautiful, but the highlight for us was exploring this historic and fascinating...More

Thank Susan W

mv4235

Budapest, Hungary

13920

Reviewed 4 October 2017

Historic place

The church is very interesting from architectural aspect:all "prints" of earlier rebuilding can be seen - inside enjoyable paintings.

Thank mv4235

NswAustraliaDidi

NSW AUSTRALIA

821301

Reviewed 27 July 2017

Another beautiful church

We have to keep reminding ourselves of the beauty and amazing artworks we are seeing as we enter each church. This is a lovely church worth visiting if you are in Spello, one can easily start taking this beauty for granted as there are just...More

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johnhouston2

Knaresborough, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 19 June 2017

Small but very ornate church.

As I hadn't researched Spello in advance, I was taken by surprise when I entered this rather plain-looking church and discovered such an ornate and beautiful interior. Clearly the pride and joy is the small chapel containing the Pinturicchio frescoes and they are certainly worth...More

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Michael M C

Winnipeg, Canada

27069

Reviewed 10 June 2017 via mobile

Very Ornate

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but terrific statues and frescos inside. Can photograph the statues, but not the main fresco. Small, but very much worth a visit.

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Donald C

Rancho Palos Verdes, California

14547

Reviewed 29 May 2017

Paintings by Pinturicchio

This church has important paintings by Pinturicchio and Perugino. I'll just keep writing to reach 100 characters. There.

Thank Donald C

Proqual

Montreal

3713

Reviewed 6 April 2017

You came to see Assisi. You left talking about Spello and the Baglioni Chapel.

You spent the day in Assisi, and what to do tomorrow? 9 minutes' train ride from Assisi, you arrive at Spello and begin the climb upward toward Santa Maria Maggiore and the Baglioni Chapel. This spotless, charming hilltop town gives you views of Assisi in...More

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John-Paul S

Yerevan

14263

Reviewed 30 December 2016 via mobile

Apectaculr

Most exciting visit to this church with its outstanding murals. A must to see as one can stand for a long time admiring the amazing detail and perspectives.

Thank John-Paul S

pesti13

Hereford, United Kingdom

435269

Reviewed 15 November 2016

CLOSED FOR EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE

We tried to visit the church, however it has been closed following the recent earthquakes until further notice, engineer's inspection is required. There was no indication on the sign as to when it may re-open for visitors so beware if this is your reason for...More

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Geoff T

Cambridge, United Kingdom

3626

Reviewed 2 October 2016

Should be top of everyone's list of places to visit in Umbria!

A somewhat bland exterior conceals a wonderful interior, full of beautiful paintings and frescoes. The Baglioni chapel is the undoubted highlight, where you can spend several minutes surrounded by Pinturicchio's world-famous frescoes. We managed to spend 25 minutes in the chapel, thanks to a steady...More

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barbaragerroa

I would like to confirm that the chapel Baglioni is currently open.

19 June 2018|

Answer

It was when we were there the first week of June.

crowsnc

If driving from Bevagna toward Spello via SR 316 and SS75, where is the best place of park to walk through your city and reach the church?

16 June 2017|

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There is a flat, new section of the city at the base of the hill. Find parking there. You might be able to find parking at the very top, and walk down.