What to see around San Gemini, 5 top attractions
The delightful Umbrian village of San Gemini, famous for its renowned sources of mineral water, is a perfect destination for spending a holiday or a break surrounded by the natural and architectural beauties that characterized this land.
San Gemini, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, is situated in a strategic position from which, after enjoying the benefits of its Thermal Center, it is possible to easily reach several interesting attractions to discover Umbria.
This Italian region offers, in fact, a series of must-visit attractions able to satisfy many tastes and needs. During a holiday in this land, it is possible to discover ancient archaeological remains, to visit enchanting villages and to admire the beauty and the strength of nature in its most amazing manifestations.
Discover, therefore, what to see around San Gemini:
The Archaeological Park of Carsulae, a walk through history
Carsulae is an ancient city of Roman origin located between San Gemini and Terni along the Via Flaminia. Probably the first settlements of Carsulae date back to 900 BC. and after a period of considerable growth given by the proximity to the Via Flaminia that favoured trade, this city began its decline accelerated, also, by landslides that devastated many houses and public buildings.
Uninhabited from the Middle Ages, today Carsulae has become an archaeological park where it is possible to take a stroll through history to admire the remains of the Arch of San Damiano, the Forum, the Gemini Temples, the Amphitheater, some funerary monuments and some houses.
- Useful information: the Archaeological Park of Carsulae is open from the last Sunday of March to the last Saturday of October from 8.30am – 7.30pm, from the last Sunday of October to the last Saturday of March from 8.30am – 5.30pm.
Amelia, the village suspended between heaven and earth
If during a break in San Gemini you want to discover the stunning Umbrian landscape, you have to visit Amelia, a small village perched on a rocky hill overlooking holm and olive groves interrupted by the river Tiber. A visit to Amelia gives you the thrill of a dip in the past between evocative medieval churches and refined Renaissance palaces. Amelia is also a village that hides in its underground a complex system of Roman cisterns that represents a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering.
- Useful information: to enjoy a walk in Amelia, because of the slope of its narrow street, it’s better to wear comfortable shoes.
The Marmore Waterfalls, all the power of water
The territory of San Gemini and its surroundings are rich in water and the Marmore Waterfalls represent one of the greatest demonstrations of the power of this natural element. The Marmore Waterfalls are, in fact, among the highest waterfalls in Europe and they give to its visitors a unique and exciting show thanks to their majesty and to the beauty of their natural landscape. The Marmore Park, also, offers 5 different paths to enjoy the view of the strength and impetuosity of the water from multiple perspectives.
- Useful information: if you are a couple, you can not miss the view of the waterfalls offered by the Balcony of Lovers, reachable through the Tunnel of Lovers along the path nr. 1. From this balcony, you can swear or renew your promise of love in a definitely exceptional location.
The Sources of Clitunno, an amazing natural spot sung by poets
If you love walking in nature, the Sources of Clitunno and their lush green area, between Spoleto and Foligno, can give you unforgettable emotion. These Sources, considered sacred by Romans, as evidenced by the Tempietto di Clitunno, offer the opportunity to walk in an enchanted place thanks, also, to the presence of a small lake surrounded by flowers and trees that reflect themselves in its clear waters. The beauty of this lake has been sung by many poets, including Pliny the Younger, Virgil, Byron and Giosuè Carducci.
- Useful information: to visit the park it is necessary to pay for a ticket and in its area is forbidden to eat or drink.
The Museum of Mummies in Ferentillo, a unique place in Italy
The Museum of Mummies is located in Ferentillo, a little village near San Gemini, and it is a really strange and frightening attraction. This museum was, in fact, created in the Nineteenth Century when excavations carried out in the Crypt of the Church of Ferentillo discovered numerous corpses, perfectly preserved, that offered an incredible, even if macabre, picture of mediaeval clothes. Today, the Museum of Mummies is one of the main attractions of Umbria and it is visited every year by thousands of tourists.
- Useful information: Museum of Mummies in Ferentillo is open every day with a break from 1 to 3 pm.
