Ferentillo

Ferentillo
Comune
Comune di Ferentillo
Ferentillo
Location of Ferentillo in Italy
Coordinates: 42°37′N 12°47′E / 42.617°N 12.783°E / 42.617; 12.783Coordinates: 42°37′N 12°47′E / 42.617°N 12.783°E / 42.617; 12.783
Country Italy
Region Umbria
Province Terni (TR)
Frazioni Ampognano, Castellonalto, Castellone Basso, Colle Olivo, Colli, Leazzano, Le Mura, Lorino, Macchialunga, Macelletto, Macenano, Terria, Monterivoso, Nicciano, Sambucheto, San Mamiliano, Precetto
Government
 • Mayor Paolo Silveri
Area
 • Total 69.5 km2 (26.8 sq mi)
Elevation 260 m (850 ft)
Population (2007)
 • Total 3,049
 • Density 44/km2 (110/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Ferentillesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 05034
Dialing code 0744
Patron saint St. Sebastian
Saint day January 20
Website Official website

Ferentillo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Terni in the Italian region Umbria, located about 60 km southeast of Perugia and about 12 km northeast of Terni. The comune, located in the valley of the Nera, is divided by the river into the burghs of Matterella and Precetto.

Ferentillo borders the following municipalities: Arrone, Leonessa, Montefranco, Monteleone di Spoleto, Polino, Scheggino, Spoleto.

History

Remains of ancient settlements include an Etruscan necropolis outside Ferentillo, at Caldane. The town developed around a 14th castle (Castello di Madonna), first owned by the Monaldeschi della Cervara, then of the Spada and the Dukes of Montevecchio.

Main sights

  • At Matterella:
    • Collegiata di Santa Maria (13th century), with fresco of Raphael school.
    • Medieval castle
  • At Precetto:
    • Church of Santo Stefano (16th century), with frescoes of Perugino school. The crypt is from the 14th century and has frescoes of the same age.
    • Museum of Mummies
    • Medieval castle
    • Palazzo Montholon
  • At Macenano:

Demographic evolution

Frazioni

The biggest fraction is Macenano where the San Pietro in Valle Abbey is located. Other fractions are:

Umbriano, Ampognano, Castellonalto, Castellone Basso, Colle Olivo, Colli, Gabbio, Leazzano, Le Mura, Lorino, Macchialunga, Macelletto, Macenano, Terria, Monterivoso, Nicciano, Sambucheto, San Mamiliano.

Twin towns

References


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