Terni Region
Information and guides for tourism and holidays in Terni Region
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Terni
The ancient "Interamna Nahartium", which means "land between two rivers", at Terni, the Nera and the Serra rivers, was the birthplace of the emperor Marcus Claudius Tacitus and of the author Cornelius Tacitus, among other important personages of the past.
Narni
The first historical references to the town of Narni, which at that time was called "Nequinum", go back to the year 600 A.C., but the zone had already been inhabited from Neolithic times. In 299 B.C. Narni became a Roman colony named Narnia, and in 233 B.C. it became an important fort for the construction of the "Flaminia Road".
Acquasparta
Situated on a hill at 350 m above sea level, Acquasparta dominates the valley of the Naia river, a tributary of the Tiber river. Because of its mineral waters Amerino and Furapane , this is at very pleasant place to stay.
Arrone
At the end of the 9th century, a Roman nobleman called Arrone, who had impossessed himself of the Valnerina valley, took over one of the rocky precipices which arise there, and constructed a fortified castle, originally made of wood and later reconstructed in stone.
Calvi dell'Umbria
Calvi dell'Umbria, the ancient Carbium, also is defined the happy door of Umbria. Carefullied layed down on one spur full of rocks between green hills towards the river Tevere, it is located at 410 meters above sea level.
Ferentillo
Ferentillo, placed at 252 metres above sea level, is situated along the Valnerina valley at 17 kilometres' distance from the city of Terni. The castle of Precetto on the left- hand side and the castle of Matterella on the right with their bastions still seem to protect the town which is to be found behind them, below the mountains of Sant'Angelo and Gabbio from which the castles rise up.
Montefranco
Montefranco, which is situated at 414 metres between woods of olive oak and pine-trees, dominates the Nera valley. The town owes its origins to the antique castle of Bufone, existing already in 1228, and of which the Franca and Spoletina portals and the outer walls remain.
Otricoli
Otricoli, which was called Ocriculum meaning "Acropolis" during the Roman era, is probably of Umbrian origin.
Polino
Polino, originally called Pulino, is situated at 836 metres above sea-level and owes its name to antique regional fiefs. Later on, it became fief of the old Terni family of Castelli and was used as a strong-hold because of its typical placement on a rocky summit.
San Gemini
San Gemini, original pre-roman town called Casventum in Roman times, took on the present name in the 9th century, when a monk called Gemine from Syria began to preach there, instructing and doing so much good that the town became known as the city of "St. Gemine".
Stroncone
Placed at 450 metres above sea level, Stroncone is placed in an enchanting position, and is therefore considered an eccellent climactic resort, where one can spend a tranquil and healthy summer stay.
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