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City: Porano (Terni) -
Pop. 2000 - Alt : 444 m asl - Location: Umbria
Description: The village of Porano rises on a hill opposite
to the town of Orvieto and gives you a good view of the whole city
of Orvieto. It has the typical features
of walled town, with the medieval nucleus surrounded by town walls
that are still preserved. In the town center there there are some
beautiful sixteenth-century palazzos. The municipal territory,
frequented since remote times, contains a few vast Etruscan burial
grounds.
Sights and Attractions:
The so-called Golini tombs. (frescoed)
The Hescana tomb. (frescoed)
The splendid Villa Paolina with the beautiful historic park and
garden.
Castel Rubello (12th C)
The Parish Church (13th century frescos)
Museums:
Events: National Horse Competition (steeplechase) - August
Typical products: Handicrafts, ceramics, salami.
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Canale, Canonica,
Civita di Bagnoregio, Torre San Severo.
Neighboring towns: Bagnoregio, Lubriano,
Orvieto.
Nearest airport: Rome Airport ( 1 hour and half)
Nearest Train Station: Orvieto train station (4 km), on the main
line Rome-Milan
Nearest interstate highway: 5 km, at the foot of
the hill.
Public transportation: website
www.atcterni.it
Distances: Assisi
90 km, Bolsena 14 km,
Florence 170 km,
Orvieto 5 km, Rome 120 km,
Siena 135 km, Viterbo 40 km
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