Castello di Campello Alto in Umbria is a fortified settlement that rises on top of a hill and overlooks the Spoleto valley. Dating back to the fourteenth century, today you can admire much of its original structure still intact.
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History and origins of the Castle of Campello Alto
According to the most accredited testimonies, Castello di Campello Alto was built by the will of the baron of Burgundy Rovero di Champeaux, around the tenth century.
The baron, who came to Italy with the Duke of Spoleto, was granted the fief Gualdi Ranieri, later confirmed by the Duke’s son, Holy Roman Emperor, in 896.
It is precisely from Rovero di Champeaux that the Campello family and the name of the village itself derives.
With a leap forward in time we reach 1247 when, the cardinal legate Capocci recognized the Municipality of Spoleto the property of Campello.
During the fourteenth century, the Castle was the subject of assault by mercenaries Eugubini gonfaloniere Spoleto Pietro Pianciano who were not able to take possession, Indeed: the Counts of Campello immediately took possession of the castle and the inhabitants of Spoleto had to repay the damage they had suffered.
The control of the Campello lasted until 1390, when the counts ceded to the local Massari all the feudal rights to the castle that remained united with Spoleto until the eighteenth century, when it became common to itself.
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Visit the Castle of Campello Alto
If you are looking for a journey back in time and a place to reconnect with the surrounding nature, Campello is the perfect place for you and will surely live up to your expectations.
The Castle of Campello Alto is a village located at about 515 meters above sea level, surrounded by green woods and lush olive groves.
You can admire its original structure that is still intact to this day and visiting it you will feel transported in a distant time. Just for the fact of being still in excellent condition is considered one of the most beautiful villages in the Umbria region.
Within the walls that surround it, the village fascinates anyone who visits it thanks to the fact that it is partly preserved to perfection, partly restored with real skill.
The visit of the old town does not take much time and, if you want to climb for the stretch of walls walkable, you will have the opportunity to appreciate a breathtaking view, perfect for a souvenir photo.
Inside the village you can also visit the church of San Donato originally from the sixteenth century, leaving you fascinated by its beautiful frescoes and the majestic twenty-five-meter high bell tower.
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What to visit in Campello: the Clitunno Springs, the castles and the Franciscan Hermitage
In addition to the Castle of Campello Alto and the historic center, there are also other tourist attractions in this area such as, for example, the Fonti del Clitunno: it is a natural area that extends over ten thousand square meters.
In this natural park fed by underground springs that feed the pond, you can meet swans, various species of birds and ducks, as well as fish that populate the waters of the lake.
Also the flora of the area is really interesting, consisting for example of flowers such as water nasturtiums and nontiscordardimé swamps, as well as many trees, including weeping willows and poplars.
Inside the natural park of Fonti del Clitunno you can get in touch with the enchanting surrounding nature and enjoy a few hours of pure relaxation.
For those who love history in addition to nature, are not to be missed also the castles of Acera and Agliano, both proved by the historical events that occurred over the centuries but still worth a visit.
Finally, we also mention the Franciscan Hermitage, to be reached through an excursion immersed in nature, starting from Trevi and retracing the path of San Francesco.
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Castello di Campello Alto: what to see around?
Do you still have time after exploring the area far and wide? Very good, because around Campello there is much more to see!
A visit to nearby Spoleto, a trip to the villages of Assisi, Trevi, Norcia, Monteleone di Spoleto and Castel San Felice, without forgetting the spectacular Marmore Falls.
And, if you’re looking for a bit of adrenaline, the Falls offers the thrill of rafting.
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