Collepino Castle

At a glance

Region: Umbria
Province: Perugia (PG)
Town: Spello

Collepino is a tiny, well-preserved fortified village on the southern slope of Monte Subasio.

History

Its origins are probably earlier than the 13th century: the village began as a colony of woodcutters and shepherds of the Benedictine abbey of San Silvestro and later became its defensive bulwark against raids and plundering. According to tradition the abbey was founded in 1025 by Saint Romuald, about 2 km away; it was suppressed in 1236 and, after sheltering followers of the Baglioni in 1535, was ordered destroyed by Paul III.

Layout

The castle is in an excellent state of preservation; some houses, now restored, were residences of the garrison protecting the abbey. In the surroundings are the Eremo della Trasfigurazione and the remains of the Romanesque abbey of San Silvestro.

Where it is

Collepino is at 600 m above sea level, 7 km from Spello and about 35 km from Perugia, entirely within the Monte Subasio regional park. A scenic road links Spello to Assisi. In 2001 it had 49 inhabitants.

Practical information

Tickets and where to buy them

Information on tickets and entry: to be confirmed. The village is inhabited; arrangements for visiting the buildings are to be confirmed.

Opening days and hours

To be confirmed with the municipality or the managing body.

Where to eat

To be confirmed: for restaurants and eateries it is best to enquire in the nearest town (Spello).

Parking and services

To be confirmed.

Accessibility and other information

To be confirmed. With ruins or minor roads, accessibility for people with reduced mobility may be limited.

Opening hours, prices and services change often: before visiting, call the official number or check the castle’s website. Last checked: November 2026.

Sources: Wikipedia – Collepino.