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Terni

Terni
Interamna Nahars
Comune
Comune di Terni
Landscape of Terni
Landscape of Terni
Coat of arms of Terni
Coat of arms
Terni is located in Italy
Terni
Terni
Location of Terni in Italy
Coordinates: 42°34′N 12°39′E / 42.567°N 12.650°E / 42.567; 12.650Coordinates: 42°34′N 12°39′E / 42.567°N 12.650°E / 42.567; 12.650
Country Italy
Region Umbria
Province / Metropolitan city Terni (TR)
Frazioni Acquapalombo, Appecano, Battiferro, Cecalocco, Cesi, Collegiacone, Collescipoli, Collestatte, Giuncano Alto, Giuncano Scalo, Marmore, Miranda, Papigno, Piediluco, Poggio Lavarino, Polenaco, Porzano, Pracchia, Rocca San Zenone, San Carlo, San Liberatore, Titurano, Torreorsina
Government
 • Mayor Leopoldo Di Girolamo (Democratic Party)
Area
 • Total 211 km2 (81 sq mi)
Elevation 130 m (430 ft)
Population (1 April 2015)
 • Total 111,955
 • Density 530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Ternani
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 05100
Dialing code 0744
Patron saint Saint Valentine
Saint day February 14
Website Official website

Terni [ˈtɛrni] About this sound listen  (Latin: Interamna Nahars) is a city in the southern portion of the Region of Umbria in central Italy. The city is the capital of the province of Terni, located in the plain of the Nera river. It is 104 kilometres (65 miles) northeast of Rome.

It was founded as an Ancient Roman town.

During the 19th century, steel mills were introduced and led the city to have a role in the second industrial revolution in Italy. Because of its industrial importance, the city was heavily bombed during World War II by the Allies. It still remains an industrial hub, and has been nicknamed "The Steel City" and the "Italian Manchester".

Terni also advertises itself as a "City of Lovers", as its patron saint, Saint Valentine, was born and became a bishop here and the remains are preserved in the basilica-sanctuary in his honor.

The city was founded around the 7th century BC by the Umbrians, in a territory inhabited (as testified by archaeological excavations of several necropolises) as early as the Bronze Age. In the 3rd century BC it was conquered by the Romans and soon became an important municipium lying on the Via Flaminia. The Roman name was Interamna, meaning "in between two rivers". During the Roman Empire the city was enriched with several buildings, including aqueducts, walls, an amphitheater, a theater, temples and bridges.


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