Collepino
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  Collepino Location of Collepino in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 43°01′N 12°42′E / 43.017°N 12.700°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Province | Perugia |
| Comune | Spello |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Collepino is a village in Umbria, central Italy. It is a frazione of the comune of Spello.
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
Notes and references
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External links
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