Farnetta
Farnetta
Castrum Farnectae | |
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View of Farnetta | |
| Coordinates: 42°40′N 12°30′E / 42.667°N 12.500°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | UMB |
| Province | TR |
| Comune | Montecastrilli |
| Elevation | 385 m (1,263 ft) |
| Population (31 August 2007) | |
• Total | 283 |
| Demonym | Farnettani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 05026 |
| Dialing code | 0744 |
| Patron saint | St. Rita |
| Saint day | May 22 |
| Website | Official website |
Farnetta is a small village in the countryside of the Terre Arnolfe, 16 miles (≈26km) northwest of the Italian city of Terni, in the region of Umbria, central Italy. It is part of the comune of Montecastrilli in the province of Terni. It has a population of 278 as of 2024.
Farnetta derives its name from the old Latin name Quercus Frainetto. It is reputed to be one of Umbria's smallest villages. It has several farms and houses, and a church, dedicated to St Nicolaus, which has its origins in the 16th century but underwent heavy restoration in 1855-1870. The church has been designated by Italian Heritage.
On a nearby hill are the remains of a Medieval hill fort known as Palombara, and the 10th-11th century Romanesque Church of San Lorenzo in Nifili. San Lorenzo was built on the remains of a Roman building, and incorporates large stone blocks from that building. The church is located on an important Roman road (Via Amerina) connecting Amelia to Todi and Perugia.