|
|
|
Terni Umbria
erni, Italy structure, design, and of course
the ancient atmosphere that is
Terni, Italy is an ancient present in the air.
picturesque city that can be
found between the rivers Nera and Wandering through the ruins of
Serra. Here you will find the the Roman Amphitheater and
birthplace of Emperor Marcus visiting many of the unique
Claudius Tacitus at Internamna sights around Terni will have you
Nahartium among many other unique walking in the footsteps of an
settings. ancient culture that once ruled
the entire Umbria area. Medieval
Terni is a mix of ancient times walls, towers and palaces welcome
and modern mainly due to the fact you as you stroll along the road
that during World War II, Terni with awesome beauty that will
was hit heavy and many of the remain with you as you return
ancient buildings from its rich home.
history was completely destroyed.
There are many wonderful
You will love the rich historical attractions that guests love when
buildings that have been they visit Terni which include
preserved in the old town center Piazza Tacito with its memorable
which include the Church of St. Fountain, Palazzo Spada, Largo
Francis from the 12th century, Villa Gloir, which was the design
St. Alo a quaint and romantic of Ridolfi, Corso del Popolo, and
church, Church of St. Salvatore, the Obelisque “Lancia di Luce”
Church of St. Peter, and the which was created by Arnaldo
Cathedral. Each one of these Pomodoro.
unique and exquisite buildings
has a story to tell that can be As the legends goes, the remains
seen through the frescoes, of the saints is guarded by the
Basilica of St. Valentine which for the tourist.
is a main attraction that must
not be left off your places to HISTORICAL INFORMATION:
visit while in Terni. The first historical document,
mentioning the town, is dated 600
Terni is a quiet and peaceful BC, whenthe town was called
town where you will be able to Nequinum. In 299 BC, Narni was a
enjoy history of ancient times Roman colony under the name of
unlike other areas of Italy. The Narnia In 233 BC, with the
quiet serene location of Terni construction of the Via Flaminia,
between the rivers is one that Narni became of major importance
must be enjoyed leisurely and not in 90 BC, Narnia became a
rushed. municipality.
In the vicinity there is the city The first Christian Bishop of
of Narni, the roman Narnia, that Narni, Giovenale from Carthage,
gave name to the famous Narnia was chosen in 368 AD and later
serie, recently on movies. was consecrated as Saint Patron
of the town. In the 11th century
Narni, province of Terni, in the it established its power as a
region of Umbria. Built on a hill free "Comune" (autonomous town).
240 metres a. s. l., 20,570 Between the 12th and the 14th
inhabitants, is the geographic century it reached its greatest
middle of Italy. period of splendour and developed
a school of painting and
The town has outstanding views goldsmiths.
over the River Nera valley and
offers artisitic and Many artists of the Renaissance
archaelogical itineraries, plus period produced works for clients
an abundance of natural history and patrons in Narni: Rossellino,
Ghirlandaio, Gozzoli, Vecchietta, re-established.
Antoniazzo Romano and Spagna. In
1527, the Lanzichenecchi Many famous people have been born
destroyed Narni almost in Narni, including the emperor
completely. Slowly the walls, Cocceio Nerva, Gattamelata, the
buildings and churches were Beata Lucia, Berardo Eroli,
re-built and by the end of the Galeotto Marzio and S.Cassio.
century, Narni had been
About the Author:
Terni
Narni, Narnia
Otricoli, Ocriculum
Read more articles by: Paolo Mic
Article Source: www.iSnare.com |
|
