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Terni, Umbria
Terni, Italy
Terni, Italy is an ancient picturesque city that can be found between the rivers Nera and Serra. Here you will find the birthplace of Emperor Marcus Claudius Tacitus at Internamna Nahartium among many other unique settings.
Terni is a mix of ancient times and modern mainly due to the fact that during World War II, Terni was hit heavy and many of the ancient buildings from its rich history was completely destroyed.
You will love the rich historical buildi...
Orvieto, Umbria
Orvieto, Italy is set upon a veranda of a picturesque cliff with walls that drop straight down into the valley below, creating a majestic setting for an ancient and protected Medieval town. The entire town of Orvieto places you back in time to Medieval times through the beautiful and unique artistry of the buildings, the view, and the atmosphere that is still prevalent today.
The birth of Orvieto dates back to the Etruscan civilization going back to around the 9th century....
Assisi
Assisi, Italy can be found is the Perugia province in the Umbria Region. This area is known for its breath-taking countryside and rich history.
Assisi is also known as the birthplace of St. Francis that founded the Franciscan religious order in 1208 and St. Chiara d’Offreducci that founded Poor Clares. During the 19th century, Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows was also born here.
Visitors flock Assisi every year to capture a bit of the past by visiting such historic ...
Umbria, The Greeen Heart Of Italy
Umbria is often referred to as "the green heart of Italy". This expression was used for the first time from the poet Giosuè Carducci, in the ode "Alle fonti del Clitunno" (you can read the complete ode at blog.libero.it/bbumbria).
Fonti del Clitunno are the source of a small river called Clitunno; this place was famous in roman times too, since Pliny the Younger says about them: Have you ever seen the Fonti del Clitunno? If you haven’t yet, and I think you haven’t otherwis...
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