The present urban and architectural aspect of Terni, prevalently modern and dynamic, is due in large part to the rebuilding of the mid 1950’s after the damage caused by heavy bombing in World War II. Despite the rebuilding, many traces of the past are still visible, such as the remains of the Amphitheatre (early 1st century C.E.), the ancient walls and medieval neighbourhoods with towers and elegant noble buildings, such as the Palazzo Spada attributed to Sangallo.
Religious buildings include the 13th century Church of St. Francis, with the Paradisi Chapel frescoed by Bartolomeo di Tommaso of Foligno (mid-15th century) and the Bell tower, decorated with Gothic single and double mullioned windows by Angelo da Orvieto. The 6th century Duomo was rebuilt in the 17th century to a design by Bernini.
The modern architecture in the city is also interesting, from Piazza Tacito with its fountain to Corso del Popolo and Largo Villa Glori designed by the architect Ridolfi, the Obelisk “Lancia di Luce” on Corso del Popolo is by Arnaldo Pomodoro.
The Basilica of St. Valentine conserves the remains of the saint martyred in 300 C.E., who was the city’s bishop and is today its patron.
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