You might be free to visit today, but Porta di Venere hasn't always rolled out the welcome mat! Get to know the story behind this mighty stronghold and exactly what it was designed to defend.
This history-filled fortress is often on the itineraries of travelers to Spello. But Porta di Venere isn't the area's only highlight. Basilica of Santa Chiara, Cathedral of San Rufino, and Roman Temple of Minerva are some other interesting sights close by.