Amelia 3-Day Itinerary

A 16th-century stone fountain in the main square, carved with masks and coat of arms. Still working; locals fill bottles here.

🕐 Always accessible

💡 Fill your water bottle—the water is good quality spring water. Best photo angle is from the steps of the basilica.

The main square with a medieval clock tower, a 13th-century town hall, and a travertine pavement sloping south. Benches in the shade of plane trees.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Thursday morning farmers' market sets up here – pick up local olive oil or a €2 cone of arancini from the van at the east end.

Porcelli Tavern · ££

Ristorante Anita · ££

11th-century cathedral with a striking Romanesque crypt and carved wooden choir stalls.

🕐 08:00-12:00, 15:00-18:00 daily

💡 Ask the custodian to switch on the crypt lights if they are off—the columns are worth seeing.

A 12th-century Romanesque cathedral with a striking rose window and a crypt housing the relics of Saint Fermina, restored in the 18th century.

🕐 Mon-Sat 9:00-12:00, 15:00-17:30; Sun 9:00-12:00

💡 Check the crypt opening times at the tourist office; it's usually free but sometimes locked on weekday afternoons.

A 12th-century Romanesque cathedral with a marble floor, wooden choir stalls, and a crypt holding relics. It's small and quiet, with no entry fee.

🕐 Mon-Sat 9:00-12:00, 15:30-18:30; Sun 10:00-12:00, 16:00-18:00

💡 The crypt is often locked, but ask the sacristan near the main door—they'll sometimes open it for polite visitors.

A 15th-century city gate marking the entrance to Amelia's historic core. Heavy stone arches and a quiet square around it.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Go early morning when the sun lights up the travertine blocks. The bars nearby open from 6.30am.

Ristorante Le Colonne

Ristorante Scoglio dell'Aquilone

A well-maintained walking path along the ancient Roman and medieval city walls, with olive groves and views of the rolling Umbrian hills. Benches at intervals.

💡 Start from Porta Romana and walk anticlockwise; the section near the fortress has a hidden garden with wildflowers in spring.

Well-preserved first-century AD Roman amphitheatre cut into the hillside, seating about 4,000 people.

💡 Visit late afternoon for fewer tourists and better light for photos.

A small civic museum housed in a 14th-century palace, featuring Roman inscriptions, medieval frescoes, and a model of the ancient Roman town.

💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of each month. Otherwise €3—still worth it. Ask for the English leaflet.

An excavated first-century AD amphitheatre, visible from the road and partly incorporated into later buildings. You can walk around the perimeter and see the st

💡 Check the fence gap near Via della Repubblica for a closer side view of the lower levels.

Bar Leonardi 2.0

Pizzeria Piccino