Terni is the town of San Valentino – photo from Wikipedia
Valentine’s Day is, for many people, an opportunity to show their love and affection to their partner. To best celebrate your relationship, and to strengthen ties with your loved one, there is nothing better than organizing a nice romantic trip.
The day of Saint Valentine is about to approach and, with it, also the possibility of spending a few days of Relax (because of the long weekend) and to make time for your own relation. To make this party one to remember, one of the best things one could do is organize a romantic trip and a stay in a place full of things to discover.
Among the most beautiful cities to visit we certainly find Ternia town of just over 105,000 inhabitants, capital of the province of the same name in Umbria. But why is it so special? And why is it one of the most romantic villages in Italy for many people? Let’s find out right now.
Here’s what to see in Terni, the hometown
Terni, as we well know, is the city of origin of San Valentino, Bishop and Christian martyr, who later became protector of lovers, precisely because he has always fought to defend love at 360 degrees. Within this wonderful village, we can visit many places of interest, monuments, churches and so on.
If you really want to make a hit and run, you could visit, for example, the Roman Amphitheater, which is one of the few Roman-era structures still visible. Then there are also a number of structures of great interest, such as the Romanesque tower of the Barbarasa And the Obelisk by Arnaldo Pomodoro.
In addition, some religious structures are also worth visiting, such as:
- there Cathedral of Santa Maria Assuntarebuilt in the sixteenth century, which houses many works of art of great interest;
- there Church of San Francescowhere it is possible to admire the side chapels and the Renaissance apse;
- there Church of San Salvatoreembellished by its ancient and wonderful frescoes.
That’s why Terni is one of the most romantic villages in Italy
Besides being a city rich in history and culture, Terni is also the ideal place to spend a romantic weekend of Valentine’s Day. Especially since from February 10th to 14th, the 19th edition of the National Chocolate Festival, the “Cioccolentino”.
This year’s theme is “The key to love”. This is an invitation for all those who are looking for love to find the right key to open the heart of their loved one. Cioccolentino’s goal is to promote and enhance chocolate and pastry in all its forms and typicality, attracting over 150,000 visitors every year.
During the five days of festivals, the city will come alive with twinkling lights, choco points and Love Points, creating the perfect atmosphere for sweet snaps. The program also includes a chocolate exhibition with more than 40 exhibitors, tastingscooking shows, workshops for adults and children e music shows. The streets of the historic center will be transformed into a great beating heart of the event, where it will be possible to taste over 400 varieties of sweets.
Finally, there will also be lots of activities for the little ones, such as a journey into the world of Alice in Chocolate Country, pastry-making courses for children and the Love Circus space with juggling, fire and animation shows.
