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City: Parrano (Terni) - Pop.
700 - Alt : 441 m asl - Location: Umbria
Description: Parrano is the classic, medieval, unspoilt
Umbrian village including castle, church, walls and two
well-restored gates.
Sights and Attractions: Tane del Diavolo (Devil's Caves): 20
caves of great archeological interest dating back to the bronze era.
The Castle of Parrano with its two square-based towers.
The 15th C Church of St. Biagio (outside the city walls)
Church of S. Andrea ( bell tower)
The Duomo, which houses the grandiose frescoes by Luca Signorelli.
The hot water springs
Museums:
Events: San Biagio (patron Saint) - 3rd Feb
Good Friday procession, with torches and symbols of the Passion.(
Easter)
Cantamaggio: folkloristic events to greet Spring. (April 30 at
night)
Settembre Parranese Festival, with art shows, concerts, local crafts
and gastronomic stalls. (September)
Typical products: Handicrafts, salami, truffles, mushrooms.
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Cantone, Frattaguida,
Pievelunga
Neighboring towns: Cittą della Pieve, Fabro, Ficulle,
Montegabbione, Monteleone d' Orvieto, San Venanzo.
Nearest airport:
Rome Airport (2 hours)
Nearest train station: Fabro Stazione train station (8 km)
Public transportation: website www.atcterni.it
Distances: Cittą della Pieve 24,
Florence 135 km, Montalcino
60 km, Orvieto 41 km, Pienza 40 km,
Rome 129 km,
Siena 100 km.
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