Attigliano, Province of Terni, Umbria

Situated along the south-western borders of Umbria on a natural terrace that dominates it the valley of the Tevere river, the place probably derived its name from "tilium", Latin name of the tree that grew in great quantities along the river banks.

Info

Altitude: 200 m a.s.l
Population: about 1900 inhabitants in 2017
Zip/postal code: 05012
Dialing Area Code: +39 0744
Patron Saint: St. Lorenzo Martire, celebrated on 10 August
Demonym: attiglianesi
Frazioni & Localities: Bufalino, La Croce, La Piazza, La Stazione, Lo Stradone, Madonna delle Grazie.

History

The village has medieval origins (11th century) and was under several dominations (the Borghese, the Orsini and the Alviano) until the 15th century when it was included in the Papal State until the unity of Italy (1860).

Economy

Its economy is partly agricultural, but most of the population works in the nearby chemical, iron and steel industries of Narni and Terni. Recently there has been also a remarkable tourist development.

What to see

Piazza della Rocca with the belltower clock
16th-century Church of San Lorenzo Martire
The medieval castle.

Genealogy & Links

Surnames in Attigliano.

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