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If you are
planning for a perfect holiday in Italy and want to stay somewhere that is off
the beaten track but still makes getting to the larger cities a viable option,
then consider staying just outside of Tuscany. Villas
in Umbria are an excellent option for getting to stay near the heart of it all,
and getting to explore places you may not otherwise have considered, such as
Terni. Below Perugia, and bordering Lazio and Tuscany, Terni has been populated
since 2,000 B.C.
If you want your
holiday to have a slight romantic twist, then Terni is a great find so close to
Tuscany.
Villas in Umbria will make it easy to head into the city, which is
called the “city of lovers” due to St. Valentine’s remains being kept in the
basilica named after him. In another twist of names, Terni is also considered
to be the “Manchester of Italy” due to its rich industrial heritage.
As you head into
the city, stop by the Fausto Amphitheatre, which is a Roman amphitheatre dating
from 32 B.C. Parts of the amphitheatre have been excavated and it is now used
for concerts and events for up to 10,000 people. Wandering through the streets
of Terni is one of the simple joys of being in Tuscany. Villas around the area
allow you to spend ample time exploring the medieval architecture of Palazzo
Mazzancolli and the 16th century Palazzo Spada. In the heart of the
city, you will come across the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, which is
undated but features an atmospheric Romanesque crypt. And before you leave
Terni altogether, stop by Todicastle, a UNESCO protected castle estate, right
outside the city.
Labels: Tuscany Villas
posted by To Tuscany @ 10:31 PM
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