Things to Do in Amelia

A 16th-century stone fountain in the main square, carved with masks and coat of arms. Still working; locals fill bottles here.

🕐 Always accessible

💡 Fill your water bottle—the water is good quality spring water. Best photo angle is from the steps of the basilica.

11th-century cathedral with a striking Romanesque crypt and carved wooden choir stalls.

🕐 08:00-12:00, 15:00-18:00 daily

💡 Ask the custodian to switch on the crypt lights if they are off—the columns are worth seeing.

A 12th-century Romanesque cathedral with a marble floor, wooden choir stalls, and a crypt holding relics. It's small and quiet, with no entry fee.

🕐 Mon-Sat 9:00-12:00, 15:30-18:30; Sun 10:00-12:00, 16:00-18:00

💡 The crypt is often locked, but ask the sacristan near the main door—they'll sometimes open it for polite visitors.

A small civic museum housed in a 14th-century palace, featuring Roman inscriptions, medieval frescoes, and a model of the ancient Roman town.

🕐 Tue-Sun 10:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00; Mon closed

💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of each month. Otherwise €3—still worth it. Ask for the English leaflet.

A small museum housed in a 16th-century palace, displaying local archaeological finds from the Umbrian and Roman periods: pottery, coins, and inscriptions.

🕐 Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00. Closed Monday.

💡 The first Sunday of each month is free for everyone. Ask the staff at the desk about the underground cisterns — they give a free guided visit on request.

The main square with a medieval clock tower, a 13th-century town hall, and a travertine pavement sloping south. Benches in the shade of plane trees.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Thursday morning farmers' market sets up here – pick up local olive oil or a €2 cone of arancini from the van at the east end.

Cyclopean walls built by the Umbri in the 4th-2nd century BC, with massive stone blocks fitted without mortar. Sections are visible along the old town perimeter.

🕐 Always accessible

💡 Best preserved section is near Porta Romana — walk the short path outside the gate for the full scale. No ropes, so watch your step on uneven ground.

A 15th-century city gate marking the entrance to Amelia's historic core. Heavy stone arches and a quiet square around it.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Go early morning when the sun lights up the travertine blocks. The bars nearby open from 6.30am.

One of four ancient Roman city gates in Amelia, made of large travertine blocks. It's flanked by medieval towers and marks the southern entrance to the old town.

🕐 Open 24/7

💡 Go at sunset for good light on the stonework and a view back towards the cathedral.

A fortress on the hilltop with thick polygonal walls and panoramic views over the Tiber Valley. The tower is accessible via a steep external stair.

🕐 Exterior always open; tower hours vary, generally daylight hours

💡 The view is best at sunset; bring a torch if you go up the tower exit stair in dim light.

A 12th-century Romanesque church with carved stone portals and fresco fragments, located on the main square. The crypt has original columns that predate the basilica.

🕐 Daily 08:00–19:00

💡 Visit late afternoon for good light on the stone carvings; weekday mornings are quietest.

A 12th-century Romanesque cathedral with a striking rose window and a crypt housing the relics of Saint Fermina, restored in the 18th century.

🕐 Mon-Sat 9:00-12:00, 15:00-17:30; Sun 9:00-12:00

💡 Check the crypt opening times at the tourist office; it's usually free but sometimes locked on weekday afternoons.

Well-preserved first-century AD Roman amphitheatre cut into the hillside, seating about 4,000 people.

🕐 Always open; exterior visible 24/7

💡 Visit late afternoon for fewer tourists and better light for photos.

An excavated first-century AD amphitheatre, visible from the road and partly incorporated into later buildings. You can walk around the perimeter and see the stone tiers and arches.

🕐 Open 24/7, exterior viewing only

💡 Check the fence gap near Via della Repubblica for a closer side view of the lower levels.

Massive Roman and medieval city walls, plus the well-preserved Porta Romana gate with its original stonework.

🕐 Always open

💡 Walk the short stretch of wall path behind the gate for a view of the old olive groves.

A small Romanesque church from the 12th century with a striking black-and-white stone facade and simple interior. Built on a hillside overlooking the valley.

🕐 Daily 9:00-18:00, closed during midday break 12:30-15:00

💡 Go on a clear morning for the best light hitting the facade. The crypt is often locked, but ask the caretaker who lives next door — sometimes they'll open it.

A well-maintained walking path along the ancient Roman and medieval city walls, with olive groves and views of the rolling Umbrian hills. Benches at intervals.

🕐 Always open

💡 Start from Porta Romana and walk anticlockwise; the section near the fortress has a hidden garden with wildflowers in spring.

A short, steep path through olive groves and oak trees leading to a panoramic viewpoint over the Tiber Valley. Benches at the top.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Bring water and sturdy shoes – the last 50m are loose gravel. Best at golden hour for the view of Montecchio.

A large public park on a hillside with shaded paths, a small lake, and views over the Tiber Valley and surrounding hills. Popular for picnics and walks.

🕐 Daily 7:00-20:00

💡 Bring water—there are no kiosks inside. The best views are from the top bench near the old olive grove.

A small public park with oak and olive trees, a children's playground, and benches. Offers views of the Tiber valley and distant hills. Quiet, rarely crowded.

🕐 Daily 7:00-21:00

💡 Bring a picnic. The single tap near the entrance has drinkable water. Avoid Saturday afternoons in summer when local teenagers gather here.