Acquasparta Travel Itineraries
Recommended trip and tourist travel in Acquasparta
From Terni to San Gemini
Having left Terni on the State Road n. 79, after 9 Km. you'll arrive at the beautiful small town of Cesi.
After another 5 Km. you'll find the impressive ruins of the Roman city of Carsulae. One then returns to the road in direction of Acquasparta, noted for the Amerino Spring, also called " of St. Francis", which is famous for its healing effects. Returning to Terni, after 6 Km. one arrives at the very well-known San Gemini Mineral Water Springs, which are situated inside a park. At 3 Km.'s distance from the Springs you'll find the medieval town from which they take their name: Sangemini, truly impressive.
Trekking on the Monti Martani
Length: min. 3 days max. 5 days (Difficulty: medium-low)
The route winds from North to South through the villages of Cesi and Giano dell'Umbria.
Interesting observations from the environmental point of view: magnificent flowers in bloom at the end of spring and at the beginning of summer, herbs, characteristic Apennine fauna set in a territory with interesting historical and artistic aspects, such as the Roman remains of Carsulae. Reference point is the Excursion Refuge at Scoppio in the Acquasparta area (Terni).
The Ways of St.Francis
I Day: Arrival in Terni and visit to the town: Piazza Tacito, St.Cristoforo's Church (13th century), St. Francis's Church (13th century) and the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
In the afternoon visit to St.Francis's Holy Cave, to St.Girolamo's Church and St.Francis's Church in Narni; on to Calvi dell'Umbria for a visit to St.Francis's Church.
II Day: Departure to Montenero, in the Amelia area, and visit to the convent of Santissima Annunziata; on to Amelia: Piazza della Repubblica and visit to St.Francis's Church. In the afternoon visit to the Doria Pamphili Castle, the Chapel of Swallows and St.Francis's Church in Alviano.
III Day: Departure to Acquasparta and visit to St.Francis's Church; on to Sangemini and visit to St.Francis's Church. In the afternoon excursion on foot along the slopes of Mount St. Erasmo in Cesi and visit to the "Romita"; later, visit to the Church in Colle dell'Oro.
IV Day: Departure to Stroncone and visit to the Convent of the Blessed Antonio Vici; continuing on foot to Greccio and visit to St.Francis's Convent. In the afternoon visit to the convent "La Foresta" in Rieti.
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