Travel guide Terni
Arrival in Umbria – Travel by car, train, and plane to your holiday destination
Terni is the second-largest city in Umbria after
Perugia. It is located in the south of the region, about 100 kilometers northeast of
Rome and 30 kilometers south of Spoleto. You can reach your private holiday apartment or house by car via the Italian motorway A 1 between Milan and Naples (exit via the expressway SS 675). Terni train station is on one of the main railway lines between Rome and
Ancona. The nearest international airport is about 15 kilometers from Perugia.
Mediterranean weather in the heart of Italy
The climate in the south of
Umbria is Mediterranean, with warm summers and mild winters. Summers are warmer than in Tuscany, with temperatures above 30 °C in July and August. A
holiday with a pool in Terni is just the thing for this weather. Spring starts significantly earlier than in Germany, and autumn lasts until November. Winters can be very cold in Umbria, especially in the mountains, and it rains on average every three days.
Indulge in Umbria's culinary delights
Where to begin when it comes to Italy's cuisine in general and Umbria's regional cuisine in particular? Umbria is a pleasure region – even though its cuisine is known for being simple and "poor people's food." Umbrian chefs are ascetics of luxury – a touch of truffle, chestnut-fed pigs, mountain meadow lamb, and cold-pressed pure olive oil. Often, only a few ingredients are needed to elevate a dish to high culinary status. As in all of Italy, the ingredients are fresh and seasonal. Artichokes are available in winter, game in autumn, and truffles are dug up all year round. With truffles, less is more. Thin slices over scrambled eggs or pasta, in cheese, salami, or as a filling in roast are enough. Not much more is needed. Umbrians prefer regional wine to accompany their meals. The simple house wine is usually cheaper than beer and almost always drinkable – a host who values his reputation will ensure this, and you can usually gauge the quality of the kitchen by the house wine. If the house wine is good to very good, you can order from the menu without any nasty surprises. Among the white wines, the internationally known Orvieto (mostly made from Trebbiano) dominates, alongside Vernacchia and Grechetto. Among the reds, treat yourself to a Torgiano Rosso Riserva, made from Sangiovese.
Enjoy the nature of central Italy with family and dog
The region around your affordable holiday home or apartment in Terni is perfect for nature lovers. Many hiking trails lead through the surrounding forests and mountains. A spectacular hike takes you to the highest waterfall in Europe, the Marmore Waterfall, which the Romans artificially created by diverting the Velino River. On the border with the neighboring region of Lazio is Lake Piediluco. The approximately ten square kilometer water surface is suitable for swimming, sailing, and kayaking. The shores are lined with holm oaks, and there are small fishing villages that invite you to linger. By the way: Many landlords have pets themselves, so a
holiday with a dog in Terni is no problem.
Witnesses of past centuries in Terni
Even though the surroundings of your accommodation in Terni present themselves in a modern guise, there are some noteworthy buildings and churches in the city. From Roman times, a city gate and the ruins of an amphitheater have been preserved, where events still take place today. The cathedral dates back to the 6th century and was redesigned by Bernini in the 17th century. Terni is now a bishop's seat. The Church of San Francesco dates from the 13th century and was expanded in the 15th century. Even older is the Basilica of San Valentino. Inside, there are frescoes by Ludovico Carosi and Andrea Polinori. In the Church of San Marco, you can also find remarkable frescoes from the 15th century. The Pinacoteca Comunale Orneore Metelli offers a concentrated load of art from the Old Masters to contemporary artists.