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Ponte delle Torri, Spoleto

  • Best timeMorning golden hour, when low light rakes the arches across the south-southeast-facing gorge
  • Best seasonAutumn for warm foliage and gorge mist; spring for greenery

The Ponte delle Torri is a soaring medieval aqueduct bridge, around 230 metres long and 80 metres high, spanning the wooded Tessino gorge below Spoleto's hilltop fortress. The ring walk of the Giro della Rocca gives the classic head-on view of its tall arches.

Practical information for Ponte delle Torri, Spoleto · Last updated June 2026
Best time Morning golden hour, when low light rakes the arches across the south-southeast-facing gorge
Best season Autumn for warm foliage and gorge mist; spring for greenery

Shooting notes

Equipment
24-70mm zoom for the full span, a telephoto for the arches and Rocca, a tripod and polariser.

Weather through the year in Umbria

JAN FEB MAR 12° APR 17° MAY 21° JUN 24° JUL 24° AUG 20° SEP 15° OCT 10° NOV DEC

Best time Shoulder Worth avoiding

Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Umbria.

When to visit

Morning golden hour from the Giro della Rocca, when low light rakes the tall arches across the gorge.

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Ponte delle Torri, Spoleto

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