Morre
Discovering Morre: the story of a small Umbrian village
Morre is a hamlet of the municipality of Baschi, located in the province of Terni, in Umbria. Despite its small size, the village boasts a millenary history and a wide range of attractions for visitors.
History
The name of the village seems to derive from Morus, i.e. the mulberry tree, a plant cultivated in the area for the breeding of silkworms. Another hypothesis is that the toponym is due to the "morre cespugliose", the rocky plateaus present in the territory.
The remains of dwellings dating back to the Roman era, belonging to the gens Aufidia and dating back to the 3rd century BC-2nd century BC, were used to build a villa around 1147. In 1290 the village counted 60 inhabitants, dedicated to agriculture and pastoralism, employed by the municipality of Todi in various works. The restructuring of the Montemarte manor was one of these.
The Roman Apostolic Camera acquired the rights over Morre and Morruzze after a controversy in 1487. The Morricians regained the nearby mountain with a ransom of 400 ducats paid to Clement VII (it seems that this money was used to renew the uniforms of the Swiss Guards). After the Vitali, Albrighello, Sante families, Morre was led by the Pompei, who often governed autonomously. In the 18th century, they appropriated a large area of chestnut groves.
Monuments and places of interest
Mount Nerone, a majestic mountain massif that offers an extraordinary view, is one of Morre's main attractions. Of no less interest is the Church of San Andrea and the Sanctuary of Pasquarella or Santa Maria dello Scoglio, dating back to the 11th century.
Economy and events
Morre has an Agricultural Community that governs the products of the surrounding forest. Chestnuts are particularly important and well-known, and give life to the "Chestnut Festival" held in October of each year. In September, the Festival of Our Lady of the Belt is held.
Gallery of images
Morre is a place of great beauty, as shown by the images in the gallery in the text.
Related articles
The Way of the Silent Villages, which connects the villages of the Valnerina, also passes through Morre.
Other projects
The official website of Morre allows you to discover further details about the history of the village, places to visit, and much more. In addition, you can visit the following pages:
- Municipality of Baschi
- Province of Terni
- Umbria tourism
