Discovering Terni's "Green Monuments"
As you wander through its streets, you will find yourself contemplating authentic "green monuments" – centuries-old trees that bear witness to the city's millennial history. Certified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, with a decree on the monumental trees in Italy, Terni boasts no less than 37 of these natural treasures, surpassing even large cities such as Rome and Naples, placing it ahead of all of Umbria and Italy.
Immerse yourself in the city and you will have the opportunity to admire protected species emerging among the urban concrete. Take a moment to marvel at two imposing elm trees in Piazza dell'Olmo, standing 22 and 24.5 meters high. Then continue towards the square of the Carmine Church, where you will be greeted by the spectacle of a super plane tree, almost surreal in its towering height of approximately 33 meters.
The cemetery avenues of the town and the charming village of Collescipoli are shaded by majestic cypresses, over 20 meters high, creating an atmosphere of serenity and mystery. Furthermore, you will encounter trees that are “important”, both in terms of their size and the history surrounding them, such as the palm of Villa Palma or the imposing poplars of Villa Centurini.
But the adventure does not end here. Near Terni, in Piediluco for example, there is a monumental plane tree in Piazza della Resistenza that will leave you breathless. If, on the other hand, you decide to walk along the paths leading to the Hermitage of Cesi, you will witness a true natural miracle: the holm oaks, according to legend, bowed down as Saint Francis passed by. And when you reach the hermitage, another green giant, the Lebanese cedar, will welcome you with its grandeur, ready to enchant passing pilgrims.