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City: Ficulle (Terni) - Pop. 1700 - Alt : 437 m asl -
Location: Umbria
Description: The village of Ficulle is located on a hill top,
on the Tuscany and Umbria border, covered by olive groves and
vineyards. Ficulle has medieval features, preserves the ancient
walls, towers and enjoys stunning views.
Sights and Attractions:
The historical center (alleys, walls, gates etc.)
• Church of Madonna della Maestà. Church of St. Maria Nuova
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Parish church of St. Maria (4th C frescos)
• Castello della Sala (fortress)
• Wine cellars
 Museums:
none
Events: Carnival
• Good Friday procession
• Spring festival (last week of April)
• Summer festival (Aug 10/16)
• Feast of Madonna dela Maestà (Nov 21)
Typical products:
Olive oil, wine, firewood, chestnuts, mushrooms, wild-boar salami,
but above all the town is renowned for its pottery
workmanship.
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Olevole, Poggi, Sala.
Neighboring towns: Allerona, Città della Pieve, Fabro,
Montegabbione, Orvieto, Parrano, San Venanzo.
Nearest airport:
Rome Airport (2 hours)
Nearest train stations:
Fabro train station (7 km) or
Orvieto
train station (16 km).
Public transportation: website
www.atcterni.it
Distances: Chiusi: 33 km, Città della Pieve 23 km,
Florence
146 km, Orvieto 23 km,
Perugia 60 km,
Rome 130 km,
Siena 109 km.
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