Collepino

Frazione in Umbria, Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Collepino is a village in Umbria, central Italy.[1] It is a frazione of the comune of Spello.

CountryItaly
Elevation
600 m (2,000 ft)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
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Frazione
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Collepino is located in Italy
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Location of Collepino in Italy
Coordinates: 43°01′N 12°42′E
CountryItaly
RegionUmbria
ProvincePerugia
ComuneSpello
Elevation
600 m (2,000 ft)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
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Geography

Collepino is situated on a hill 600m.a.s. at the flank of Monte Subasio on a panoramic road from Spello to Assisi

History

Collepino can be traced back to the 13th century. The inhabitants were shepherds and woodworkers at the nearby Abbey S. Silvestro.

Historic sites

  • Castello di Collepino
  • San Silvestro Abbey (founded in 1025 a.c.), in Romantic style
  • Fonte di S. Silvestro near the abbey
  • Chiesa della Madonna della Spella on the hilltop of Monte Subasio

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