Via dell’Arco Romano, for its views and different restaurants where people enjoy the traditional dishes of Narni and more, is one of the most photographed streets of Narni.
The Roman arch, the emperor Nerva and the history of Narni.
Via dell’Arco Romano is characterized, on one side by the beautiful view of the narnese valley, on the other by the staircase that goes down to Piazza Garibaldi and passes under a Medieval Portal – caled Porta Superior – made with the materials of the ancient Roman door of which it preserves the foundation.
The door in the past had two entrances, but it is not easy to go back to the exact construction for the transformations made to the closest buildings and mainly for the Bishop’s Palace.
The bronze of the Narnia Roman emperor.
To highlight one of the most illustrious sons of the City: a bronze bust made in the first years of 2000, which represent Marcus Cocceius Nerva, born in Narni in Umbria in 8 November , 30, consul under Vespasiano and Domiziano, elected emperor on September 18, 96 until its death happened in 98.
Via dell'Arco Romano
Via Arco Romano – 05035, Narni
You can reach the narrow street by walking from Via Belvedere in the old town of Narni.
It is suggested to park the car into the Suffragio Parking lot from which it is possible to reach the old town of Narni through the elevator.
Discover Narni.
Continue to walk with us discovering what to see inside the walls of Narni.
Alternatively, passing through Piazza Garibaldi, you can climb towards the Fortress:
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Or discover the points of interest of Narni and of its territory:
Bishop’s Palace
Facing Piazza Garibaldi, with the entrance to Piazza Cavour, the Palazzo Vescovile (Bishop’s palace) is one of the most impressive buildings of the old town
Narni Underground
More than a complex of churches and hypogeal ambience, Narni Underground is a story: the history of its incredible discovery in 1979 and the events
The apse: the seven chapels and the chorus
The apse, in the Gothic architecture, is characterized by seven chapels inside of which the architect has wanted to link the uniqueness of the Narnese
