Narni Sotterranea, Underground archaeological complex in Narni, Italy.
The subterranean site extends beneath the historic center through corridors connecting a medieval church, a Roman cistern, and several chambers with ancient frescoes.
In 1979, local speleologists discovered the hidden complex while exploring a gap in a wall, leading to rooms that remained sealed for centuries.
The walls of the detention cell contain inscriptions from prisoners held during the Inquisition period, including messages from Giuseppe Andrea Lombardini in 1759.
The site offers guided tours lasting one hour, with audio guides available in English, French, and German for international visitors.
A glass floor installation allows visitors to walk above and observe the archaeological remains of the ancient foundations beneath the Church of Santa Maria della Rupe.
Location: Narni
Accessibility: Dostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich
Address: Via San Bernardo, 12 - Narni 05035
Phone: +390744722292
Email: info@narnisotterranea.it
Website: http://narnisotterranea.it
GPS coordinates: 42.52057,12.51384
Latest update: May 13, 2025 06:43
Umbria preserves traces of over two millennia of history through its archaeological sites, religious monuments, and remarkable natural formations. The region features underground complexes such as Orvieto Underground with its 1,200 passages carved into volcanic tuff, and Narni Underground, revealing medieval chapels and remains of Roman aqueducts. Visitors also explore the Dunarobba Fossil Forest, where 50 petrified tree trunks dating back three million years showcase the region's geological evolution. Medieval castles like Rocca Albornoziana overlook ancient towns, while monasteries such as San Pietro in Valle and Eremo delle Carceri maintain medieval art and spirituality. The Umbrian landscape stretches from Gubbio's Roman theaters to mountain villages like Castelluccio, perched at 1,452 meters (4,764 feet) above sea level, and includes the Nera Natural Park, which protects over 2,120 hectares (5,243 acres) of forests and limestone formations. These sites trace the region’s history from the Etruscan civilization through the Renaissance.
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Rocca di Albornoz
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Abbey of San Cassiano, Narni
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Roman shipyard of Stifone
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San Giovenale
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Castello di San Girolamo
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Palazzo comunale
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Eroli Museum
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Palazzo dei Priori
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Santuario della Madonna del Ponte
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San Domenico, Narni
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Rocca Di Narni
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San Francesco, Narni
230 m
Fonte Feronia
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Santa Maria Impensole
135 m
Sant'Agostino
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Sant'Angelo in Massa
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Santa Margherita
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Santa Restituta, Narni
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San Giuseppe
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Museo della Città e del territorio in Palazzo Eroli
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Santa Maria Annunziata
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Palazzo Patrizi
4.1 km
Ponte Cardona
2.1 km
Sant'Azio
3.3 km
Santa Maria Assunta
4.1 km
Santa Marina
3.1 km
Sant'Egidio
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