Description: Norcia emerges unexpectedly over a tableland at 600 m above sea level, surrounded by an amphitheatre of high mountains and lies in a fertile landscape.

Sights and Attractions: St. Benedict Basilica; The Cathedral of Santa Maria Argentea; The Gothic church of St. Agostino; The Fortress of Castellina; The Palazzo Comunale

Museums: Civic Diocesan Museum

Events:Jan 6 Gennaio: Festa delle Pasquarelle.- Last weekend in February : National truffle exhibition, March 21: San Benedetto - Good friday procession - Piantamaggio( Apr/May)  - Dec 9 : Feast of dei Fauni.

Typical products: Truffles, Prosciutto, Salami, Sausages, Cheeses, Lentils, Potatoes, hand-embroidered textiles, copper handicrafts, antiques.

Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Agriano, Aliena, Ancarano, Biselli, Campi, Casali di Serravalle, Case sparse, Castelluccio, Cortigno, Forca Canapine, Forsivo, Frascaro, Legogne, Monte Cappelletta, Nottoria, Ocricchio, Ospedaletto, Pescia, Pie' la rocca, Piediripa, Popoli, San Marco, San Pellegrino, Sant'Andrea, Savelli, Serravalle, Valcaldara

Neighbouring towns: Accumoli , Arquata del Tronto, Cascia, Castelsantangelo sul Nera , Cerreto di Spoleto, Cittareale , Montemonaco , Preci.

Nearest airport: · S. Egidio airport (km 110). www.airport.umbria.it

Distances: Assisi 84 km; Florence 255 km; Gubbio 128 km; Orvieto 141 km; Perugia 108 km; Rome 170 km; Spoleto 42 km; Terni 63,0 km; Todi 90 km;