Virtual reconstructions and transparent floors for an engaging and educational visit. Variety and uniqueness of its underground environments, which tell more than two thousand years of history: from the Roman era to the Middle Ages, up to the modern age, with artistic, archaeological and historical testimonies of great value.
Narni Sotterranea is an underground complex located under the former Convent of San Domenico in the historic center of Narni that offers a guided tour full of history and suggestions, suitable for everyone, with visits lasting about an hour and half
Church of Santa Maria della Rupe
a medieval church from the 13th century, discovered in 1979, with original frescoes by Umbrian artists and glass flooring that allows you to see the ancient foundations underneath.
Byzantine mosaic from the 6th century
In the former cathedral of San Domenico, now the Bortolotti Auditorium, a precious Byzantine mosaic was discovered, which represents one of the latest important discoveries of the underground route
Dungeons of the Inquisition
These cells, used by the Holy Office, are among the places most full of suggestion and mystery. Particularly touching is the cell with graffiti left by prisoners, including Andrea Lombardini, locked up for about 90 days between 1759 and 1760, which tell stories of suffering and resistance.
Among the most legible engravings stands out the date “4/12/1759”
Lombardini used a language made of esoteric signs, probably to hide the meaning of his messages from the inquisitors. These symbols have not yet been fully deciphered and constitute a real historical enigma.
In addition to the symbols, there are words, signs and drawings that document the suffering experienced by the prisoners, made by scratching the white plaster with sharp shards
a true story.
A series of casual coincidences led to the unveiling of an intricate mystery that was hidden in some graffiti discovered in 1979 by a group of young speleologists in the dungeons of the Inquisition of Narni, in Umbria, made in 1759 by an enigmatic prisoner named Giuseppe Andrea Lombardini.
A room linked to the practices of the Inquisition, striking for its dark atmosphere and the historical testimonies preserved there.
Remains of a Roman domus
A space that bears witness to the Roman presence in Narni, with a well-preserved cistern that offers a journey back in time of two thousand years
Lacus
a large early medieval cistern under Piazza Garibaldi, with stone vaults and an opus spicatum floor, currently being set up with an educational trail on the importance of water
Roman Aqueduct of Formina (virtual tour)
Guided tours are carried out ONLY AND EXCLUSIVELY BY RESERVATION
The Aqueduct (visit)
The Roman aqueduct called “Formina” was perhaps built by the curator aquarum Nerva, in 27 AD under the empire of Tiberius. The aqueduct is approximately 13 km long and maintains a constant slope.
It winds along the slopes of the hills, crosses three mountains with as many tunnels and crosses some waterways through the bridges. the visit to the aqueduct takes place only in the period from May to October (for a minimum of 4 people)
It is possible to walk in a 700-meter long conduit, to understand the difficulties overcome by the workers during the excavation in the rock, admire the fantastic concretions and then exit, through a steep spiral staircase dug into the rock, from an 18-meter deep well.
NarniAdventures
a unique indoor educational and recreational adventure trail
A large and evocative 13th-century venue where you can venture out on a trail with TIBETAN BRIDGES, ride a CABLE CAR in complete safety and experience the thrill of CLIMBING an ARTIFICIAL WALL.
Narni Underground
Via San Bernardo 12
Narni (Terni)
Umbria – Italy
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