Piazza Luigi Pianciani (and surroundings). From via del Duomo to the end of the climb of via Filetteria (national croos-road), on the left, after Palazzo Zacchei-Travaglini and via Tobagi. This square is dedicated to the illustrious patriot form Spoleto, Luigi Pianciani. The family's town residence closing off the square to the right dates back to the eighteenth century. The double flight of steps with balustrade at the top of the square was built in 1923 by the architect Tarchi and is embellished by the elegant Renaissance covered passageway between the two buildings above. One of these buildings is Palazzo Leoncilli which signposts the beginning of via di Fontesecca. On the opposite side of the square there lies Piazza Mentana dominated by the church of San Filippo Neri. Via a series of steps one can reach the short via Minervio at the end and to the right of which, and somwhat hidden from sight, there is the church of St. John and St. Paul. To the left, instead, in the open square dedicated to Beniamo Gigli, lies the Teatro Nuovo. This theatre was designed by Aleandri and built in 1864. Its façade and portico has large arches and niches repeated on several levels. It is decorated with