Terni

Terni, (Latin: Interamna Nahars) an ancient town of Italy, capital of Terni province in southern Umbria, 42°33N, 12°39E, at 130 meters (427 ft) above sea-level in the plain of the Nera river. It is 104 km (65 mi) N of Rome, 36 km (23 mi) NW of Rieti, and 29 km (18 mi) S of Spoleto. Its population according to the 2003 census was 106,000.

Related Topics:
Interamna Nahars - Italy - Terni province - Umbria - Nera river - Rome - Rieti - Spoleto - 2003

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The city was probably founded in the 7th century BC by the Umbri. Today it lies on the rail line from Rome to Ancona, and is the point of departure for the branch line to Rieti and L'Aquila, is the seat of a university, and is one of the most important industrial towns of Umbria.

Related Topics:
7th century BC - Umbri - Ancona - L'Aquila

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