Narni is a charming ancient town, which like the most of Umbrian towns, holds many historical monuments in its belly.

It is situated on a rocky promontory at the mouth of the river Nero, in the province of Terni, just 10 kilometers from Marmore Falls (Cascate delle Marmore) and 80 kilometers from Rome. Locals still do their best to keep the city’s medieval character.

Piazza Principale, Narni, Umbria, Italy by Odoacre

The cobbled narrow streets and lots of stone houses… That’s what you can admire in Narni. Town can be seen from a far distance but for the first sight it appears as a place which is best to avoid.

Especially if you come from the direction of the nearby Terni that was affected by the earthquake. However it still worth to pay a visit to this medieval city, decaying on a hilltop and fortified by the originally impregnable walls.

Roman Bridge of Augustus, Narni, Umbria by Rjdeadly

Perhaps the most famous sight of Narni is one of the greatest Roman bridge, which was ever built. It survived two world wars, although it was severely damaged. Until now only one of its arches has been preserved.

It was built in 27BC as a part pf Via Flaminia, an ancient Roamn way leading from Rome to the north and is 30 meters high.

Church of San Giovenale, Narni, Umbria, Italy by ho visto nina volare

In very good conditions are also the fort, cathedral and many other charming historic buildings, which together create a pleasant atmosphere of the Middle Ages, and allure all the lovers of romantic evening walks.

If you are on a car trip around Umbria, some of the most popular places in the vicinity of Narni are towns of Amelia (16km), Assisi (90km) and Spoleto (40km), or Lake Bolsena (70km). It is about 100km far from Civitavecchia, which is one of the most important cruise ship ports in the Mediterranean.

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