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City: - Pop. 4800 - Alt : 450 m a.s.l. - Location:
Umbria
 Description:
Whoever arrives at Stroncone is impressed by the panoramic location
of the village. Stroncone is situated on a hill
450 m. high overlooking the valleys of Terni and Narni. The eyes
browse the pleasant scenery scattered with group of houses and
hamlets that still preserve their ancient fascination. Walking along
the alleys, and the small piazzas, you breathe the atmosphere of
ancient times.
Sights and Attractions: Oratory of San Giovanni Decollato
with nice frescos and stuccos
• The Collegiate church of San Michele preserves the "Coronation of the Virgin"
a polyptych dating back to 1520 • The Church of San Nicola preserve an
altarpiece of "Madonna del Rosario"
Events: In August take place many popular events
• Chestnut festival ( half of Oct) • Pane ed Olio, olive oil
festival, (half of Nov) •
Typical products: Zuppa di Suor Anita: bread containing
a soup of beans, lentils, seasoned with olive oil and pecorino sheep cheese.
• Pappardelle: Hand made with pigeon sauce and porcini
mushrooms sauce
• Gnocchi con la Rucola: gnocchi pasta with rucola salad and
tomato sauce, basil and pecorino sheep cheese.
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets:
Aguzzo, Coppe, Finocchieto, Vasciano
Nearby towns:
Calvi dell'Umbria, Configni, Cottanello, Greccio , Narni, Otricoli, Rieti, Terni
Nearest airport: Perugia
Nearest train stations: Terni
Public transportation:
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Distances:
Florence
228 km;
Orvieto 76 km;
Rieti 40 km;
Rome 109 km;
Siena
245
km; Terni 7 km
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