Amelia, forgotten jewel

Amelia - Amelia is an Umbrian town located at 370 meters above sea level, of 11,000 inhabitants, in the province of Terni. To protect its historic center we find the Roman walls dating back to the sixth century BC. C, with massive polygonal blocks of massive limestone, dry wedged between them. Clear testimony of the greatness of the city, one of the oldest in Italy.

Porta Romana represents the main entrance to the walled city which has a total of six access points. It dates back to the third century BC. C. although largely rebuilt in the seventeenth century. The Renaissance palaces are noteworthy, in particular Palazzo Farrattini, an important work by Antonio da Sangallo. Also valuable is the Petrignani palace owned by the municipality. Built in the 14th century is the church of Sant'Agostino, with a majestic ogival portal and numerous frescoes by Francesco Appiani. Of value is the Loggia del Crier, a typical tribune from which edicts were issued and notices were read to the population. Reaching the top of the town through delightful alleys, you can admire the dodecagonal civic tower, from the year 1000 and the adjacent cathedral dedicated to Santa Fermina, patron saint of Amelia. To visit the archaeological museum and the municipal art gallery. Another Roman attraction are the cisterns and the Amerine hypogeum, a set of underground cavities that the Romans used as a deposit, sewer, water system and escape route from the city.