Trevi and the Clitunno day trip from Perugia or Spoleto or Assisi
A day trip to Trevi and the Clitunno from Perugia, Spoleto or Assisi: the San Francesco museums, the cathedral of Sant'Emiliano and Piazza Mazzini in the hill town of Trevi, Perugino at the Madonna delle Lacrime, then the Temple of Clitumnus, the springs of the Fonti del Clitunno and the castle village of Campello Alto. Every stop has a typical visit length.
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Map: 1 days
Trevi and the Clitunno in 1 day
Day 1
San Francesco museum complex (Pinacoteca and Museo della Civiltà dell'Ulivo)
Former Franciscan convent holding Trevi's picture gallery and a museum on olive growing and oil making in the valley.
Trevi Cathedral (Sant'Emiliano)
Church of Trevi's patron saint at the top of the town, with Romanesque apses and a Renaissance altar inside.
Historic centre of Trevi (Piazza Mazzini)
Walk the ring of lanes round a hill town above a sea of olive groves, starting from the main square and town hall.
Madonna delle Lacrime
Renaissance sanctuary just below Trevi that holds Perugino's Adoration of the Magi, among other Umbrian paintings.
Temple of Clitumnus (Tempietto del Clitunno)
Small early-medieval chapel shaped like a Roman temple, built with ancient stones, part of the UNESCO Longobards in Italy site.
Fonti del Clitunno
Clear spring-fed ponds among willows and poplars, praised by Virgil, Pliny and Byron, with a shady path round the water.
Campello Alto castle village
Small walled castle village on a hill above the Clitunno valley, with a ring of houses and views over the olive groves.
Getting there
By car Trevi is about 20 minutes from Spoleto, about 30-40 minutes from Assisi and about 50 minutes from Perugia, along the valley road. Trains on the Foligno-Spoleto line stop at Trevi's station in the plain below the town, but a car is needed to link the temple, the springs and Campello Alto.
Staying in Perugia or Spoleto or Assisi? This day fits into those city plans, and in the Trip Builder it is one click under each of them.
When to go to Trevi and the Clitunno
Spring and autumn are the best seasons, green and mild, with the olive harvest and new oil from late October into November. Summer is hot in the valley, though the Fonti del Clitunno stay cool. Trevi celebrates its black celery with a food festival in October.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Trevi and the Clitunno on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Trevi and the Clitunno on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Trevi and the Clitunno on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Italy from Airalo
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Tips for Trevi and the Clitunno
- The San Francesco museums and the Temple of Clitumnus open fewer days out of season and may close one day a week: check before you go.
- The Madonna delle Lacrime is not always open; ask in town or check ahead if you want to see Perugino's Adoration of the Magi.
- Trevi sits on a steep hill: park below the old town and walk up through the gates.
- Trevi is olive-oil country; buy oil from a local mill and try it on bread in the town's restaurants.
- The Fonti del Clitunno are a cool, shady stop on a hot afternoon; walk the paths round the ponds slowly.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
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Photo credits
- Campello Alto castle village: LigaDue, CC BY 3.0
- Fonti del Clitunno: Luca Aless, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic centre of Trevi (Piazza Mazzini): Hagai Agmon-Snir حچاي اچمون-سنير חגי אגמון-שניר, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Madonna delle Lacrime: Zyance, CC BY-SA 3.0
- San Francesco museum complex (Pinacoteca and Museo della Civiltà dell'Ulivo): Mongolo1984, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Temple of Clitumnus (Tempietto del Clitunno): Georges Jansoone (JoJan), CC BY 3.0
- Trevi Cathedral (Sant'Emiliano): Luca Aless, CC BY-SA 4.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
