Narnia Culture & Leisure

Narni

Geographic center of Italy, situated in the province of Terni, in the region of Umbria.

It’s a typical Umbrian town, built on a hill 790 feet above sea level with 20.570 inhabitants and strong medieval traces. The town has outstanding views over the river Nera valley and the wide plane of Terni. Narni offers artistic, archaeological and religious itineraries, plus an abundance of natural history for the tourist. The town’s theater dates back to 1800.

It is surrounded by cultural gems, including the renowned cities of Perugia, Assisi, Todi, Spoleto.

Narni is situated 62 miles from Rome and 46 miles from Perugia.

How to reach Narni by plane:

The nearest airport is Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

For the participants of the Culture&Leisure Program, Narnia Arts Academy provides private transportation by bus from the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Narni and from Narni to the Rome Fiumicino Airport for 35 euros each way.

Those who would like to take advantage of our private transportation options should arrive and leave accordingly to the dates and schedules in which the service is offered.

Bus from the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Narni:

• July 19, approximate time of departure between 1.00pm and 2.00pm
• July 27, approximate time of departure between 11.00am and 12.00pm

Bus from Narni to the Rome Fiumicino Airport:

• July 27, approximate time of departure between 6.00am and 7.00am
• August 3, approximate time of departure between 6.00am and 7.00am

Please send us your arrival and departure time, airline and flight number before July 5.

How to reach Narni by train:

The nearest train station is Narni – Amelia and is connected with Roma Termini or Roma Tiburtina train station by hourly trains.
Check the train schedule on www.trenitalia.com.
For the participants of the Culture&Leisure Program, Narnia Arts Academy provides car transportation from the Narni – Amelia train station to all lodging facilities and from all lodging facilities to the Narni – Amelia train station.

How to reach Narni by car:

Northbound

• Take Highway A1 toward Florence
• Take the exit toward SS3
• Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Otricoli/Calvi dell’Umbria/Terni
• Turn left onto SS3
• Turn right onto Via Flaminia Romana/SS3
• Continue to follow SS3
• Turn right onto Strada Narni-Sant’Urbano/SP20
• Turn right onto Strada Narni-Sant’Urbano.

Southbound:

• Take Highway A1 toward Rome
• Take exit Orte toward Via Terni/E45/SS204
• Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Perugia/Terni/Narni/Flaminia/Fano/E45/Cesena/Amelia and merge onto Via Terni/E45/SS204
• Take the ramp onto SS675
• Take exit Narni to merge onto SS204
• Continue onto Via Tiberina/SS3ter
• Slight right onto Strada dei Tre Ponti/SP1
• Turn right onto Via Flaminia Ternana/SS3
• Turn right to stay on Via Flaminia Ternana/SS3
• Sharp left onto Strada Narni- Sant’Urbano/SP20
• Turn right onto Strada Narni-Sant’Urbano.

Average temperatures in July:

72F – 78F (22C – 25C)

Historical information:

Although Neolithic people lived in this region, the first historical document mentioning the town is dated 600 B.C.
Narni was a Roman colony under the name of Narnia, a name that comes from the Nar River, which today is called the Nera.
In 233 B.C., with the construction of the via Flaminia from Rome to Rimini on the Adriatic coast, Narni became of major importance and it was heavily fortified because the road passed through the town.

In 90 B.C., Narnia became a municipally (semi independent) town within the Roman Empire.
The first Christian Bishop of Narni, Giovenale from Cartage, was chosen in 368 A.D. and later was consecrated as Patron Saint of the town.
Narni’s strategic position, standing as it does above the deep gorge of the river Nera, has made it a target of many invading and barbarian forces.
In the 11th Century it established its power as a free “Comune” (autonomous town).
Between the 12th and the 14th century it reached its greatest splendor.
In 1371, the Pope Reformed the Statutes of the city and Narni became part of the Papal State.
Narni developed a school of painting and goldsmithing. Many artists of the renaissance period produced work for clients and patrons in Narni: Rosellino, Ghirlandaio, Gozzoli, Vecchietta, Antoniazzo, Romano and Spagna.
On the 17th of July 1527 the Lanzichenecchi (northern mercenaries) stopped on their way back from the sacking of Rome and destroyed Narni.
Slowly the walls, buildings and churches were rebuilt and by the end of the century, Narni had been re-established.
After the rebuilding, many important artists returned to Narni, including Vignola and Zuccari. Also Sangallo and Scalza, who took part in the reconstruction of the town.
In 1664 the town library was founded. Many famous people were born in Narni, including: the emperor M.C. Nerva, Gattamelata, the Beata Lucia, Bernardo, Eroli, Galeotto Marzio and S. Cassio.

Excursions

The Culture&Leisure Program includes several tours with a private guide.

CLIC HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR TOUR PRESENTATION

Narni and surroundings

Historic downtown:

• Undergrounds of San Domenico (XII century) and Auditorium,
• Undergrounds and Church of Santa Maria Impensole (built in 1175), Eroli Museum.

City Tour:

• Theater (built in 1856)
• Churches: Cathedral (XIII century), Santa Margherita (XVII century),
  Santa Restituta (IV-V century), Sant’Agostino (XIV century),
• Palazzo dei Priori (built in 1275)
• Main Squares
• Albornoz Fortress (built in 1370)

• Rome (full day by private bus)*
• Amelia
• Carsulae
• Piediluco Lake and Marmore Falls
• Orvieto
• Stifone, Licinetto Springs, Gole del Nera, Augustus Bridge
• Deruta and Assisi

And for the pleasure of your palate and body:

• Truffle Hunt
  
• Wine and Food Tasting Adventure
• A Day at the Spa
• A Day at the Club with Swimming pool

Concerts, Shows and Events

The participants in the Culture and Leisure Program will receive VIP reserved seating at all Narnia Festival concerts, shows and events. Click here for the NF2021 full program

Application & Fees

Deadline: June 15, 2020
Applications will be accepted until July 10, if spots are still available.

The following material should be sent to the Artistic Director Cristiana Pegoraro
– via email ( NarniaArtsAcademy@gmail.com )
– or via regular mail to
Narnia Arts Academy
Via Cavour, 3
05100 Terni – Italy

• Application form – Click here to download the Application form
• Photocopy of an ID
• Parent’s authorization if the student is a minor – Click here to download the parent’s authorization form
• Copy of the bank transfer’s receipt.

Participation in the Culture&Leisure Programs requires a payment of a non refundable application fee of €50.

The application fee will not be charged to the participants already enrolled in any of the courses of the International Summer Training Program and the Italian Language and Culture Courses.

For the cost of each course, please visit the page “program”.

The €50 application fee includes:

• free entrance to all concerts organized by Narnia Arts Academy
• VIP reserved seating at all events
• participation as auditor to all the classes of the International Summer Training Program (except for Italian Language Classes)
• preferred price on accommodation
• preferred price on meals
• annual membership card. The card will allow you to receive a discount on purchases and services from affiliated stores and restaurants in Narni.

For more information, please contact Narnia Arts Academy at narniaartsacademy@gmail.com.

METHOD OF PAYMENT

Bank transfer to the following account:

Bank: CASSA DI RISPARMIO DI ORVIETO
Branch Address: Via Turati 25, 05100 Terni, Italy
Account Owner (Beneficiary): Narnia Arts Academy
Account Number: 2000 405
Iban: IT32 B062 2014 4060 0000 2000 405
Swift (BIC): BPBAITR1

Please specify the applicant’s name and Narnia Culture&Leisure Program in the bank transfer.

Applicants are responsible for all bank transfer fees.

Narnia Arts Academy’s mailing address is: Via Cavour, 3 – 05100 Terni – Italy

Room & Board

Narnia Arts Academy arranged special conventions with local restaurants and hotels.

Meals Conventions

Those who do not want to take advantage of this special meal package can handle the food on their own.

Lodging Conventions

NARNIA ARTS ACADEMY has a special and exclusive agreement with the following lodging facilities.

• Le Stanze del Giglio – Appartamenti
• Hotel La Loggia dei Priori
• Ostello Sant’Anna
• Residence Palazzo Barilatti
• Torre Palombara – Dimora storica
• Hotel Terra Umbra

Le Stanze del Giglio Apartments, Hotel La Loggia dei Priori, the Residence Palazzo Barilatti and the Sant’Anna Hostel are very close to the campus venues. Torre Palombara – Luxury Country Relais is located 7 Km (4.3 miles) from the main square in Narni, Hotel Terra Umbra is located 9 Km (5.5 miles) from the main square in Narni.

Upon request, accommodation can be arranged in apartments for rent and B&Bs in the historical center of Narni. Accommodation can also be arranged in apartments and B&Bs with swimming pool located outside the center of town, ideal for families with cars). Please specify this request on the application form.

Those who do not want to take advantage of our special offers can handle meals and hotel accommodation independently.

In order to book your lodging facility it is necessary to check the related boxes on the
application form. NO NEED TO CALL THE HOTEL. NARNIA ARTS ACADEMY WILL PASS THE BOOKINGS TO THE LODGING FACILITIES.

The rooms (and any requests for sharing) will be assigned taking into account the dates of your reservation.

Students are recommended to book as soon as possible to ensure getting accommodations near the location of the courses.

Accommodations must be paid upon arrival at the Narnia Arts Academy Offices, located in the theater. Credit Cards are not accepted.

CITY OF NARNI TOURIST TAX:
From a minimum of €0,50 to a maximum of €1.50 per person per night, up to a maximum of 4 nights at the same lodging facility.
The tourist tax may vary accordingly to the lodging facility and the services offered.
The tourist tax should be paid directly at the lodging facility.

IMPORTANT INFO: the Narnia Festival final concert featuring all students and teachers will take place on Sunday, August 4th, at 9.30pm. If you choose not to keep the room for the night of August 4th, the check out is required by 12noon of August 4th.

Terms & Conditions

• The Narnia Culture and Leisure Programs are open to all students with no age limit. For underage students, parents will need to sign the parent’s authorization exempting the organization from any liability with respect to the child.
• All courses will be activated with a minimum number of 4 students up to a maximum of 20 students.
• The management reserves the right to cancel one or more courses. In this case the students will be warned immediately and will be refunded the registration and participation fees.
• If a course is cancelled due to a teacher’s serious problem, participants will be refunded the registration and participation fee, less bank transfer expenses.
• Those having enrolled who are unable to attend the course will be entitled to a refund of only the participation fee as long as they give notice at least 30 days before beginning of the course. The management, however, will retain 15% for processing fees.
• Management does not assume any risk or damage arising from the activities of the participants in the courses.
• At the end of the Narnia Culture and Leisure Programs, all participants will receive a certificate of attendance and merit.
• The organization is not responsible for any damage to persons and property which may occur during the period of the Campus.
• Application to the Narnia Culture and Leisure Programs require the unconditional acceptance of this regulation and the release to Narnia Arts Academy/Narnia Festival for use of photos and filming of lessons and any other event related to the activity of the courses, without any rights resulting from this use by the course participants.

Application Form

• Download here the Application Form

 

• Download here the Parent’s Authorization Form

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