Basilica of San Salvatore

Spoleto, Italy

San Salvatore is a romanesque-style, former basilica church located in the center of Spoleto, Umbria. The Lombards’ renovation of the church dates back to the eighth century and it is testimony to the architectural style of the Longobardia Minor, marking the transition from Antiquity to the European Middle Ages.

In 2011 was declared a UNESCO world heritage property as part of the series of sites known as “Longobards in Italy. Places of the power (568-774 A.C.)”, which comprises seven sites throughout Italy characterized by lombard elements of architecture, painting, sculpture and art.

San Salvatore is located in the monumental cemetery of Spoleto, upon Ciciano hill, outside the medieval town walls. The cemetery was designed in 1836 by the architect Ireneo Aleandri.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Via San Salvatore Basilica 7, Spoleto, Italy

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Details

Founded: 8th century AD
Category: Religious sites in Italy

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

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4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Rok Stražar (5 months ago)
Cant wait to restore this rare jewel. Probably most important historical building in Spoleto area, built in 8 or 9th century by Langobards and there is only one more in the world. So unique architecture and under UNESCO heritage protection. Will come back in 10 years to check! For now you can only have wishfull thoughts behind glass at the door.

Brenda van den Broek (7 months ago)
It's still closed and I don't think it will open anytime soon. It was a steep walk up, fortunately in the shade. Too bad it's deserted and it looks like they're not really working hard to open it again. The outside looks promising.

Anto M 69 (9 months ago)
Unfortunately it is closed. The interior is visible through glass, but is abandoned.

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