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Town: San Gemini - Pop. 4500 - Alt :
337 asl - Umbria Region - Province of Terni
Description: Medieval town located along the Flaminia road,
famous for its mineral waters and for the therapeutic properties of
the water itself.
Sights and Attractions: Church of St. Francesco with
beautiful Gothic portal and 15th Century frescos.
Piazza St. Francesco with the Cathedral
Church of St. Nicolς with a fresco by Rogerino from Todi (1299)
The Medieval quarters
Church of St. Giovanni Battista with Romanesque portal, paintings
and fragments of frescos.
Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo e Torre Esperia
St. Maria delle Grazie (outside of the town) preserves a fresco of
"Madonna del Latte" over the altar
The
Spas with the mineral waters
Nearby: Worthy
of a visit is the archeological area of Carsulae
with very interesting Roman remains such as roads,
buildings, arches, monumental tombs and amphitheater.
Museums: Geolab, an
exhibition area dedicated to Earth sciences.
Events: Antichi sapori (Ancient flavors) gastronomic festival (late in May)
Corpus Christi flower carpets (June) San Gemini Summer events
Giostra dell'Arme medieval re-enactment (Late in September - Early
October)
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Collepizzuto,
Quadrelletto, Sangemini fonte.
Neighbouring towns: Montecastrilli, Narni, Terni.
Nearest airport: S. Egidio airport (70 km). www.airport.umbria.it
By Car: Autostrada A1 exit Orte take the freeway to Terni then exit
San Gemini and follow the signs
By train: Rome - Orte then take connection with Terni.
Distances:
Florence 225 km;
Orvieto 73 km; Orte 29 km;
Perugia 72
km, Rome 73;
Siena 176;
Terni 16.
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