Norcia

Norcia, (Latin: Nursia) an ancient town of Italy, in the province of Perugia in southeastern Umbria, at 42°48N 13°06E, at 604 meters (1982 ft) above sea-level in a wide plain abutting the Monti Sibillini, a subrange of the Apennines with some of its highest peaks, near the Sordo River, a small stream that eventually flows into the Nera, and the town is thus popularly associated with the Valnerina (the valley of that river). The area is known for its clean air and beautiful scenery, and is a very good base for mountaineering and hiking. It is also widely known for hunting, especially of the wild boar, and for sausages and ham made from wild boar and pork, to the point that Norcia has given its name to such products: in Italian, norcineria.

Related Topics:
Nursia - Italy - Province of Perugia - Umbria - Sordo River - Nera - Valnerina

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Norcia is 47 km (29 mi) NE of Spoleto and 40 km (25 mi) W of Arquata del Tronto. According to the 2003 census, its population was 4900.

Related Topics:
Spoleto - Arquata del Tronto - 2003

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