Sant'Anatolia di Narco
Welcome to Sant'Anatolia di Narco: a small but charming Umbrian town
If you are looking for a peaceful place, immersed in nature and rich in history, Sant'Anatolia di Narco could be the perfect place for you. This picturesque Umbrian municipality with its 512 inhabitants is located in the province of Perugia, near the Nera River and surrounded by the Apennine Mountains.
Physical geography: typically mountain climate
The climate of Sant'Anatolia di Narco is classified as zone E, 2124 GR/G, meaning a temperate climate with cold and snowy winters and cool summers. The mountainous location of the town gives it a unique and suggestive landscape, with green hills and enchanting forests.
History: a journey through time
Sant'Anatolia di Narco is a location that dates back to antiquity, but its current form is mainly due to the late medieval period. The castle, which overlooks the town, was built in the second half of the 12th century, while the surrounding walls were added about two centuries later. Visiting the municipality means taking a real journey through time, discovering its millenary history.
Monuments and places of interest: the Hemp Museum and much more
Among the most interesting monuments of Sant'Anatolia di Narco, there is certainly the Hemp Museum, which traces the history of the development of this cultivation over the centuries in the Media Valnerina. The museum, housed in the sixteenth-century town hall, is one of the antennas of the Ecomuseo della Dorsale Appenninica Umbra and preserves the legendary book of Valnerina, handmade in hemp by Filippo Biagioli in 2021.
The parish church of Sant'Anatolia, which includes valuable 14th-century frescoes, the Renaissance church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, and the convent of Santa Croce, dating back to the 13th century, are just some of the architectural wonders of the municipality. In the hamlet of Castel San Felice, in Sant'Anatolia di Narco, there is also the abbey of San Felice and Mauro, dedicated to two Syrian hermits of the 5th century evangelizers.
Society: a welcoming municipality
The municipality of Sant'Anatolia di Narco has a population of only 512 inhabitants, but it is warmly welcoming to guests and tourists. The town is perfect for those seeking some peace and tranquility away from the chaos of the city.
Infrastructure and transport: the Spoleto-Norcia railway
From 1926 to 1968, Sant'Anatolia di Narco was connected to Spoleto thanks to the Spoleto-Norcia railway, a narrow-gauge railway that represented one of the main communication routes in the area. Today, the railway track has been converted into a cycle path, perfect for cycling enthusiasts and for those who want to admire the surrounding landscape.
Administration: local representation
The administration of the municipality of Sant'Anatolia di Narco is represented by the mayor and the municipal council. The municipality is located in a historic villa near the center of the town.
Notes
Sant'Anatolia di Narco is a town rich in history and culture, perfect for those who want to discover the beauty of Umbria. Thanks to its enchanting location and warm welcome, it represents a real gem to be visited absolutely.
