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Amelia
(UMBRIA) Sights to
see
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In the centre of town:
The
picturesque historical centre,
enclosed within the polygonal
walls (5th- 4th cent. b.C.).
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A legend narrates that secret roads
still exist under an imposing tower 30
metres high, symbol of Amelia. These roads
all lead outside the town, and were used
to escape from enemies and to hide the
more precious treasures.
- Cathedral
of S. Firmina with Romanesque
bell-tower (11th cent.)
- Church
of St. Francis (1287)
- Church
of St. Augustine (14th
cent.)
- Farratini
Palace (16th cent.), by Antonio da
Sangallo
- Town
Hall, with ruins of Roman and Medieval
monuments
- Piazza
Marconi, surrounded by Petrignani
Palace (16th cent.), Nacci Palace
(15th. cent.) and Loggia dei
Banditori
- Boccarini
Palace, seat of the Civic
Archaeological Museum
- Roman
dwelling in Via Farrattini
- Theatre
(1782). A marvellous eighteenth century
theatre, one of the few privately owned
theatres in Umbria.
Surrounding Area: Mountains of
Amelia, Farnetta forests
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