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Exploring the Province of Terni: a diverse and stunning landscape
Welcome to the Province of Terni, a diverse and stunning landscape located in the southwest part of Umbria. The province has a population of 216,911, and was established in 1927 when it was separated from the Province of Umbria.
Physical Geography: between valleys and forested mountains
The Province of Terni borders the Province of Perugia to the north, Lazio (Province of Rieti and Province of Viterbo) to the east, south and west, and Tuscany (Province of Siena) to the northwest. The territory stretches from the confluence of the Nera River and Velino River to the confluence of the Tiber River with the Chiani and Paglia rivers. The terrain alternates between large flat valleys and forested mountains of modest height. Some of the most famous mountains are Mount Peglia (837m), Mount Croce di Serra (994m) between Terni and Orvieto, the steep slopes of Valnerina (with the 1672m above sea level of Mount Aspra, between Ferentillo and Monteleone di Spoleto), the Martani Mountains (Mount Torre Maggiore, 1121m above sea level), and the Marmore waterfalls.
Mountains and Hills of the Province of Terni
To the southeast of the Province of Terni lies another group of mountains, stretching from Monte Argento (Terni) (436m) to Monte Terminuto (897m), where the village of Miranda is located, up to Stroncone, where the mountains of Monte Cimitelle (1130m) and Mount Macchialunga (1162m) rise among the hills. From east to southeast, we find another mountain range that stretches from the Tiber Valley to Calvi dell'Umbria, passing through Montecchio, Amelia, Narni, and other nearby towns.
Lakes of the Province of Terni
The Province of Terni is also known for its artificial lakes, the result of hydropower exploitation of the hydrographic basins. Lake Corbara was created by a dam on the Tiber River, as well as Lake Alviano. Instead, Lake Recentino was created with a dam on the L'Aia stream near Narni, while Lake San Liberato is formed by a dam on the Nera River. Finally, Lake Arezzo was created by a dam on the Marroggia stream. A small part of the provincial territory borders the Rieti plain and includes almost the entire Lake Piediluco.
Protected Areas: the Natural Reserves of the Province of Terni
Two important natural reserves have been established in the Province of Terni, mainly related to the protection and management of water and river ecosystems. The Regional Natural Reserve of Monte Navegna and Monte Cervia is located in the central part of the province, south of the Nera River. The Regional Natural Reserve of Monte Peglia is instead located on the eastern part of the provincial territory, bordering the Province of Perugia.
Exploring the Province of Terni means discovering a diverse and surprising landscape, from mountains to plains, from the green of natural reserves to artificial lakes. The province is rich in traditions, culture, and typical foods of the area, such as the famous black truffle, extra-virgin olive oil, local cheeses, high-quality wines, and much more. Come and discover the Province of Terni, you will be fascinated!
