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Welcome to the Province of Terni: an overview of the area
Hello! Welcome to the province of Terni, a beautiful and diverse territory located in the central Italian region of Umbria. The province of Terni was established in 1927 by splitting off from the province of Umbria and has a population of 216,911 inhabitants. It is located on the border with other Italian provinces, such as Perugia, Rieti and Viterbo, and covers both the last stretch of the Nera river valley and the eastern part of the Tevere valley. The provincial territory is characterized by the presence of extensive flat and cultivated valleys, as well as by the presence of low mountains, such as Mount Peglia and Mount Croce di Serra.
An overview of the physical geography of the Province of Terni
The province of Terni borders to the north with the province of Perugia, to the east, south and west with Lazio and to the northwest with Tuscany. In the territory there are also the Marmore waterfalls. In the southeastern part of the province, there is a group of mountains that stretches to the border with the province of Rieti, while to the east and southeast there is another mountain range that extends from the Tevere valley to Calvi dell'Umbria. The Alto Orvietano, which is part of the province of Terni, includes five municipalities, including Monteleone d'Orvieto, which can also be accessed from the province of Perugia. The province of Terni also hosts several artificial lakes, including Lake Corbara and Lake Alviano.
Lakes
Along the course of the rivers that cross the province of Terni, there are many dams and barriers that allow the hydroelectric exploitation of the hydrographic basins. These barriers have given rise to several artificial lakes, such as Lake Corbara, Lake Alviano, Lake Recentino, Lake San Liberato, and Lake Arezzo. A small stretch of the provincial territory crosses over into the plain of Rieti, where Lake Piediluco is located.
Protected areas
In the province of Terni, two important nature reserves have been established, aimed at protecting and managing water and river ecosystems. The first is the nature reserve of Parco fluviale del Nera, which covers an area of 400 hectares and is located in the southern part of the province. The reserve hosts numerous animal and plant species, including porcupines, wild boars, and peregrine falcons. The second is the nature reserve of Monte Rufeno, which extends over the municipalities of Acquapendente, Allerona, and Castel Giorgio and covers an area of 2,921 hectares. The reserve is characterized by a very extensive forest cover and hosts numerous animal and plant species, including wolves, golden eagles, and freshwater turtles.
Conclusions
The province of Terni is a very diverse territory and rich in things to see and discover. Thanks to the presence of lakes, mountains, and nature reserves, the province offers numerous opportunities for nature enthusiasts and sports lovers. If you are a tourist looking for a beautiful, natural, and authentic territory, the province of Terni is definitely right for you!
