Norcia

Norcia stands at 604 meters elevation in southeastern Umbria, surrounded by the Sibillini Mountains and protected by 14th-century defensive walls.

The settlement traces back to the Neolithic period, with the Sabines establishing an outpost in the 8th century BC before Roman conquest.

The birthplace of St. Benedict in 480 AD features the Basilica di San Benedetto, built where the founder of Western monasticism was born.

The town maintains numerous hotels and restaurants where visitors can taste local specialties, including the protected geographical indication prosciutto.

Local butchers developed such expertise in pork processing that the term 'norcineria' became widespread in central Italy to indicate charcuterie shops.

Location: province of Perugia

Capital city: Norcia

Elevation above the sea: 604 m

Shares border with: Accumoli, Cascia, Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Cerreto di Spoleto, Montemonaco, Arquata del Tronto, Cittareale, Preci, Poggiodomo

Address: 06046 Norcia, Province of Perugia, Italy 06046 Norcia

Website: http://comune.norcia.pg.it

GPS coordinates: 42.79333,13.09389

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14