Holiday apartment in Borgaria: Discover a medieval fortified village

Borgaria combines medieval history with impressive traces from different eras. The village lies within medieval walls on a hill and overlooks the passage between Vigne and Taizzano. This creates a destination where exploring a historic village setting can be combined with excursions into the countryside around Narni.

Holiday apartment in Borgaria amid walls and history

Borgaria Castle is first mentioned in 1191 in the register of the Diocese of Narni. The remains of the town tower and a gateway called “Porta dei Porci” have been preserved on the main square. Both features make the square a tangible starting point for exploring the village, without Borgaria’s history having to be told solely through dates. Roman ruins and inscriptions have also been preserved in scattered locations throughout the village.

Church, frescoes and Palazzo Cesi

Another focal point is the Chiesa dei Santi Silvestro e Feliciano. The church was built at the same time as the settlement of Borgaria in honor of Saint Silvestro. Its single-nave interior is divided by three arches and has a bell-shaped roof. The relics of Saint Feliciano are still located beneath the main altar. There are also three 16th-century frescoes depicting Madonnas with Child. Palazzo Cesi complements the historic picture: it was built in the 16th century by the Bishop of Narni.

Historic sites in the countryside around Narni

The surrounding area also broadens the view of Borgaria’s past. Santa Pudenziana is a Romanesque church in the countryside around Narni, in the village of Visciano. It lies below the hill where the former castle of Borgaria stood. The bell tower of Santa Pudenziana and Borgaria Castle were probably part of a defensive system belonging to the Byzantine Corridor. At the Abbey of Sant’Angelo in Massa, an abbey was built on the site of a Roman villa dating from the time of Emperor Antoninus; inscriptions and archaeological finds on site indicate this.

Via Flaminia and routes with different focuses

For a trip focused on history and landscapes, Borgaria is a worthwhile stop along the historic Via Flaminia between Otricoli and Terni. One itinerary includes Narni, Stifone, Borgaria and Taizzano. In addition, the F2 mountain bike route follows the Strada di Borgaria in the direction of Borgaria and then branches off from the village. The different route lengths and modes of transport help you tailor your plans to your preferred daily rhythm without blending the individual destinations into a single experience.

Choosing the right holiday apartment in Borgaria

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Borgaria, you can first define the character of your trip: Would you like to focus on the medieval walls, the main square, the church and the Roman remains, or plan Borgaria as a stop along the Via Flaminia? If arriving by car, parking near the main entrance to Borgaria is recommended.

More destinations for planning your trip: Calvi Dell Umbria, Torreorsina, Rotecastello, Rosaro, San Carlo, Foce, Collicello and Gualdo.

For the overarching travel overview: Terni.