Tempietto del Clitunno
A small early medieval temple at Pissignano, a UNESCO site among the seats of Lombard power, with the oldest Christian frescoes in Umbria.
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About the museum
The Tempietto stands in the hamlet of Pissignano, in Campello sul Clitunno, above one of the springs of the Clitunno river, a sacred area in ancient times dedicated to Jupiter Clitumnus and celebrated by Pliny the Younger. For a long time it was considered a Roman shrine; today it is regarded as a Christian building dedicated to the Saviour, whose dating ranges from the 4th–5th century to a Lombard period between the early 7th century and the following century.
The façade has four Corinthian columns, two of them with spiral fluting, and an architrave with rare monumental inscriptions in capital letters. Inside, the vaulted cella with an apse is framed by a marble aedicule that reuses 1st-century sculptures and carved slabs of the Lombard period. It holds the oldest Christian frescoes in Umbria, including a Saviour between the saints Peter and Paul.
In the Renaissance the monument was studied and drawn by artists and architects such as Palladio, Piranesi and Vanvitelli. Since 2011 it has been part of the serial UNESCO site “Longobardi in Italia: i luoghi del potere”.
Highlights
- Façade with Corinthian columns and monumental inscriptions
- Oldest Christian frescoes in Umbria
- Marble aedicule with reused sculptures
- UNESCO site “Longobardi in Italia: i luoghi del potere”
- Operated by
- Direzione regionale Musei nazionali dell’Umbria
- Visitors per year
- approx. 22,081
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s, under the general rules of the state cultural sites. |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The ministry's listing indicates assistance for visitors with disabilities, with no further details.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours are offered; for information and extraordinary openings on public holidays, consult the events pages of the Ministry of Culture. |
