Umbria in Frescoes: Assisi, Montefalco & Spoleto

Three towns. Look a little longer.

A saint appears twice in one landscape. A painted cloak turns an encounter into a story. A cathedral holds an artist’s final frescoes.

Umbria in Frescoes helps you notice these details, understand their stories and build a trip around them. Follow the paintings through Assisi, Montefalco and Spoleto, with time for the streets, squares and lunch between visits.

INSIDE THE GUIDE

• Close readings of selected frescoes, an illustrated timeline and clues to recognising saints

• Three town maps and suggested walking routes

• Simplified church diagrams, including the 28 Francis scenes in Assisi’s Upper Church

• Public transport connections via Foligno

• Driving and parking guidance

• A practical three-day itinerary

• Short “what to look for” selections when you have limited time

• Referenced art history and travel information with complete image credits

THREE PLACES, THREE WAYS OF LOOKING

Assisi — the life of Francis, Cimabue’s dramatic vision and Simone Martini’s St Martin Chapel.

Montefalco — Gozzoli’s expansive landscape and Perugino’s quieter world in the former church of San Francesco.

Spoleto — Filippo Lippi’s final cathedral cycle, the artist’s connection to the city and walks towards the Rocca.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

One illustrated 45-page PDF in English, September 2026 edition. Download it for offline reading; external reference links require an internet connection.

This is a focused guide to three towns and their art. Transport timetables, opening hours and visitor access should be checked for your travel date. Tickets, accommodation and transport are purchased separately.