Amelia: Medieval Walls, Museum and Umbrian Trails

Amelia between City Walls and Culture

The Cammino di Germanico is an approximately 75-kilometre-long circular route connecting the town of Amelia in Umbria with its seven districts. As a distinct urban perspective, “Urban Trekking” is a walking route through Amelia. The approximate total length of 75 kilometres is a concrete planning figure for organising your personal time while planning a trip to Amelia.

A Museum with a Long History

The Museo Civico Archeologico e Pinacoteca “Edilberto Rosa” is located in the former Collegio Boccarini, a Franciscan monastery originally dating from the 13th to the 14th century, with a double-loggia cloister built in the 16th century. The Pinacoteca Edilberto Rosa displays works from the town palaces and churches of Amelia dating from the 15th to the 18th century.

Churches and Works of Art

The Church of San Francesco was built in 1287 on the site of an existing parish church and was later dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi. The Geraldini Chapel in the same church contains the tomb monument to Matteo and Elisabetta Geraldini, created by Agostino di Duccio in 1477.

Amelia Cathedral and the Bishop’s Tomb Monument

A chapel in Amelia Cathedral contains the tomb monument of Bishop Giovanni Geraldini; above it is a relief by Agostino di Duccio.

The Church of Sant'Agostino was built for the first Augustinian community in Amelia, which settled there in 1266; it was consecrated in 1288. The church also contains an organ built in 1841 by Angelo Morettini of Perugia. Sant'Agostino is therefore of interest to visitors interested in culture both because of its origins and because of its musical furnishings.

City Walls and Observation Tower

Amelia’s city walls follow the topography. On the northern side, steep slopes dropping sharply towards the Rio Grande form part of its natural defensive setting. The southern section of the polygonal walls is particularly well preserved: on both sides of Porta Romana, it extends for approximately 800 metres. The Torre Dodecagonale is approximately 30 metres high; a spiral staircase leads to a terrace with a 360-degree view. The approximate height of 30 metres provides a concrete scale for the ascent to the tower terrace.

Historic Sites with Present-Day Uses

The Ex Chiesa e Complesso San Michele Arcano complex was founded in the 16th century beside Amelia’s medieval walls. Today, the restored complex uses its church as an auditorium and conference hall. The Loggia del Banditore is an elevated platform accessible via a double flight of stairs. From there, the town crier announced public notices with a trumpet.

How to Get to Amelia

When travelling by train, the route leads via Narni-Amelia railway station; a bus then goes to Amelia. This allows you to plan the train connection and subsequent bus journey as a clearly defined sequence for your arrival.

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