Underground Narni
A medieval town above the gorges of the River Nera, with the ruined Roman Bridge of Augustus and a hidden world beneath its streets.
The story
In 1979 a group of young cavers, climbing down among the ruins beneath the convent of San Domenico, discovered a frescoed underground church, a Roman cistern and a room used by the court of the Inquisition: the walls of the cell still bear the graffiti and symbols carved by prisoners in the 18th century. It is also said that C.S. Lewis took the name Narnia from the town's ancient Latin name.
Why go
The guided tour of the underground is one of the most surprising in Italy, and Narni is half an hour from the Marmore Falls.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Narni-Amelia station, 1.5 km away (about 25 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Nera Montoro station, 3.9 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Perugia Airport (PEG), about 64 km away; with more flights, Rome-Ciampino Airport (CIA) is about 81 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 m away, paid.
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Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to May and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From June to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 107 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 2 to 11 °C | 11° 2° | 72 |
| Feb | from 4 to 13 °C | 13° 4° | 70 |
| Mar | from 5 to 16 °C | 16° 5° | 69 |
| Apr | from 7 to 19 °C | 19° 7° | 50 |
| May | from 12 to 24 °C | 24° 12° | 64 |
| Jun | from 17 to 31 °C | 31° 17° | 34 |
| Jul | from 20 to 35 °C | 35° 20° | 23 |
| Aug | from 20 to 35 °C | 35° 20° | 36 |
| Sep | from 16 to 28 °C | 28° 16° | 69 |
| Oct | from 12 to 23 °C | 23° 12° | 71 |
| Nov | from 8 to 17 °C | 17° 8° | 107 |
| Dec | from 4 to 13 °C | 13° 4° | 79 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 232 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
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