Amelia borough, rooked on a rocky hill, is surrounded by crowded forests and from the Tiber river stream. Its ancient and impressive city walls were built in the Sixth Century BC. During the Roman Empire, Amelia had an important role, also because of its strategic position. The town, located in southern Umbria, still has in intself many Roman-Medieval traces, as well as important natural elements. In fact, the surrounding area, especially towards Narni, shows unique elements, such as the Rio Grande river, the Grotta delle Fate (a cave) and the three parks: Mattia, Cavallerizza and San Silvestro parks.

Amelia accommodations

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Events

Palio dei Colombi (second August Sunday) Santa Firmina Festival (November 24th) - historical show with Thirteenth Century dresses "Antiquariato sotto le Mura" (Antiquity and Collectionists show around the city walls) - Piazza XXI settembre - Viale dei Giardini THE LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH Info: +39.338.8110761 - +39.0744.983961 - +39.329.8647944 Show rooms and market Artisans-Antiquity Junk deal-numismatics Papers collectionism Curiosity-Modern collectionism Motorcycles and old pieces

Itineraries

Cultural Itineraries - Roman Tanks Visit The underground rooms of Piazza Matteotti keep an unexpected surprise for those who visit Amelia. Ten connected large underground halls dated back in the ancient Roman past. These tanks, dated First Century BC, were used to collect and keep the raining water. Their uncommon size, 4.400 cubic mts, depends on the past dangerous Amelia lacks of water. In fact, Amelia water sources are located out of the downtown and too far during war or famine periods. The structure efficiency has been useful to Amelia and used by the citizens until 1945. Today, these tanks, perfectly kept and preserved, allow visitors to be seen and studied, as well as the whole water system projected by the Roman genious to manage water. P.zza Matteotti, Amelia (Terni) Italy Ph. +39.0744.976220 - Fax +39.0744.982328 GUIDED VISITS From April to September: Saturday from 4.30 PM to 7.30 PM; Sunday from 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM and 4.30 PM to 7.30 PM From October to March: Saturday from 3 PM to 6 PM Sunday from 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM and from 3.00 PM to 6.00 PM For groups of 10 or more people, exraordinay openings are allowed (by previous booking).

Sleeping in Amelia

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Restaurants & Specialities

Dishes from Amelia reflect the typical Umbrian production, with ham, salami, pods and dried fruit ingredients. Wild animals (wild boar, deer, etc..) meat and first courses are very high quality, too. RESTAURANTS CARLENI, Via Pellegrino Carleni,21 - 0744 978190 PARCO DEGLI ULIVI, SS. Amerina,27 - 0744 982681

Museums & Monuments

Museums & Monuments Roman Tanks (guided visits) S.Francesco Church Madonna delle Cinque Fonti Church The Duomo S.Pancrazio church SS Annunziata di Minchignano Francescan Convent (inside, permanently, the Great Presepio) Archaeological Museum

Info

PROVINCE - Terni ALTITUDE (mt) - 370 INHABITANTS - 10.813