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Things to see in Foligno
In Foligno the atlas lists 38 historic places: 10 abbeys and monasteries, 10 museums, 8 archaeological sites, 6 historic villas and palaces and 4 castles.
Of these, 1 list opening hours.
Don’t miss: Palazzo Trinci, ancient noble palace in Foligno, seat of the archaeological museum and civic art gallery.
By date of construction, the most common period is the Middle Ages (100% of dated places).
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The town
Foligno (pronounced Foleenio) is a city in central Umbria in Italy. Foligno is an important rail centre and one of the more industrialized towns of Umbria.
It was subjected to severe Allied bombing in World War II, which destroyed many buildings and explains its relatively modern appearance. It is one of the very few Umbrian cities that is not a hill town, being built on a plain first drained during Roman times.
The First Edition of Dante’s Divine Comedy, which was also the first printed book in Italian, was printed in Foligno in 1472.
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38 places
Abbeys and monasteries 10
Museums 10
Archaeological sites 8
Villas and palaces 6
Castles 4
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Getting there
Foligno is a station on the main line from Rome to Ancona, and is the junction for trains to Perugia. Coming from the north of Italy it can be reached on train via Florence and Perugia.
By car from Rome, take the A1 Autostrada to Orte and then follow the SS 675 to Terni, Spoleto and Foligno. From the north, leave the A1 at Sinalunga, follow the direction of Perugia and then signs to Foligno.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Palazzo Comunale. The Town Hall was built in the 13th century and rebuilt various times. The bell tower is still the original from the 13th century. Palazzo Orfini. next door to the Town Hall. Dante's Divine Comedy was printed here by a former pupil of Gutenberg. The printing museum explains the local context for this industry and exhibits a selection of works printed locally. All indications are in Italian, but the staff can be helpful if the museum is not busy. Cathedral of San Feliciano. is a Romanesque building although the interior has been completely changed since it was built. Church of S. Maria Infra Portas. which is the oldest church in Foligno. Trinci Palace, Piazza della Repubblica.
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