Sellano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 50 km southeast of Perugia. As of 31 December 2018, it had a population of 1,048 and an area of 85.7 km².

Sellano borders the following municipalities: Campello sul Clitunno, Cerreto di Spoleto, Foligno, Trevi, Visso. It is a member of the I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy") association.

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Sellano is built on the hill that overlooks the course of the Vigi river, archaeological findings suggest that the site was already inhabited in pre-Roman times and certainly the first development as a feud dates back to the Longobard era.

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The municipality of Sellano includes many smaller villages, most of which present elements of considerable historical and architectural interest.

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The nature of the surrounding valleys and mountains is pristine and varied, rich in diverse flora and fauna, ideal for eco-tourism and trekking.

Demographic evolution

Notable people

Domenico Mustafà, singer, composer, and papal choir director

References

External links

Official website

Cities and towns in Umbria

Borghi più belli d'Italia