Nepi
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Also known as the City of Waters because of the waterfalls that flow around it and the majestic aqueduct at its entrance, its name comes from the Etruscan word 'Nepa,' meaning water. Not for nothing is this romantic town on the Via Francigena where the renowned mineral water of the same name is born.
Nepi stands on a vast tuffaceous promontory surrounded by two deep gorges traversed by streams, and boasts ancient origins that pre-date the founding of Rome.
The village we know today stands thanks to the noble families of the Borgia and the Farnese, who built the main palaces and castles of Nepi. The aqueduct at the gates of the village, on the other hand, dates back to the 1700s, and its imposing arches, which run over a length of no less than 285 meters, remain in perfect condition.
Not to be missed in the village are the cathedral and the Town Hall. The walls of the former are covered with frescoes, one of which is so deep that one would think there is a dome on its exterior. In the middle of the facade of the latter stands a beautiful fountain overlooking the large square where various village events take place.
On the edge of the historic settlement is the Rocca di Nepi, also known as the Rocca dei Borgia, built in the 1400s and consisting of 4 towers. Its majestic structure stands out from above and provides stunning views. From its walls you can also see the picturesque Cavaterra waterfall.
Nepi is a destination that satisfies not only lovers of history and culture, but also fans of sports and nature, thanks to the many opportunities for hiking, trekking and mountain biking in the areas surrounding the town.
Scattered among the streets of the town are several businesses, artisans and restaurants where you can taste the delicacies of Nepi's culinary tradition, including cooked salami and scapicollata, an exclusive cured meat made from a slice of bacon processed with herbs and spices and smoked over a wood fire. In addition to pork products, other typical gastronomic products of the village include Pecorino Romano cheese and Nepi onion. Desserts include Christmas fagottelli and fave dei morti, accompanied with sambuca on All Saints' Day.
Not to be missed are the Sagra del Salame cotto e del Pecorino romano and the fabulous Palio dei Borgia, with 3 weeks in June full of events that coivolate the whole town.
