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The stage is divided into two parts. The first 150 km serve as an approach to the finish city. For the following 60 km, the route undulates continuously around the finish, crossing the urban centre twice (including once over the line). The long approach is on fast roads with a few tunnels and some urban areas along the route, such as Foligno and Cagli, where roundabouts, traffic dividers and pedestrian islands will be the common impediments. The stage finale begins past the Gola del Furlo (on narrow but well‑surfaced road). The route takes in the Cappuccini climb, passes over the finish and tackles the Monte delle Cesane ascent (with peaks reaching 18%). The route takes a wide loop, passes near the finish with 10 km to go, and climbs up the Cappuccini for the second time.
Final kilometres
After passing by (not over) the finish, the line is 9 km away. The ‘Cappuccini’ ascends in hairpins for 2.8 km, with gradients steadily above 12%, and 19% peaks halfway through the climb. Past the summit, the finish is 5.6 km away. The route descends rapidly for 4 km and then levels out over the final 1,600 m. The home straight is 700 m long, on 7 m wide asphalt, and slightly uphill
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Host city:
Terni
Overview
Terni extends in a flat basin at about 130 m above sea level, crossed by the Nera river and the Serra stream. City of ancient origins, founded by the Umbrians-Sabins in 672 BC, it was conquered by the Romans who promoted it to Municipality with the name of Interamna Nahars (city between two rivers). Above all known as the “City of Steel”, it is actually a city with many faces, with a past rich in history and art that offers various attractions of considerable value: from cultural heritage of remote eras to contemporary architecture born from the projects of Ridolfi, Frankl and Bazzani, up to the extraordinary natural beauties such as the Marmore Falls, the highest in Europe, located in the Nera River Park, and the suggestive Piediluco lake with the appearance of an Alpine body of water, surrounded by hills wooded. Terni is also the city of love renowned for its Patron Saint Valentine, the saint of lovers.
Food
The city and its surroundings offer a genuine and tasty cuisine with an influence of the Etruscan and Roman tradition that we find above all in the game, such as the wild wood pigeon or the “ghiotta pigeon”, both cooked on a spit. A typical dish is the “guinea fowl alla leccarda”, stuffed with diced bacon covered with a liver purée and served on a toasted bread crust. Even the processing of pork has, in this land, ancient roots derived from those great butcher masters. Cured meats and hams have unique characteristics, unmistakable aroma and flavour. Typical products are also those derived from the processing of wild boar, which abounds in the woods of the area. You can also taste dishes based on freshwater fish such as trout or the typical carbonaretti, char cooked over an open flame until they become toasted and seasoned with oil and salt, typical of Piediluco. Among the first courses, the traditional “ciriole alla Ternana”, a mixture of water and flour in the shape of earthworms seasoned with a spicy sauce, sometimes enriched with asparagus, mushrooms or truffles. Another first course from Terni are the gnocchetti alla collescipolana, small gnocchi made with flour and breadcrumbs, served with sausage sauce, tomato, bacon and beans. Also renowned outside the region is the “pane di Terni”, a typical salt-free bread prepared exclusively with water, flour and natural yeast and cooked in wood-burning ovens according to ancient methods. Terni bread is suitable for the traditional “bruschetta”, with local extra virgin olive oil.
The “King” of Terni pastry is Pampepato PGI, a typical Christmas cake, a balanced mixture of no less than 16 ingredients, including must, dried fruit, chocolate and spices. Pepper is the fundamental ingredient from which the name derives. To sweetly end a meal, don’t miss the tozzetti, hard biscuits with almonds or hazelnuts, well accompanied with a good Vinsanto DOC.
Wine and beverage
To taste the typical local dishes, there are various Umbrian wines to match, including the white or red of the Amerini hills, the Orvieto red, the ciliegiolo and the classic Montefalco red.
Points of Interest
Roman Amphitheater: the only Roman monument still partially intact and visible. A part of the structure, in opus reticulatum, still shows the original walls, while all the rest can be easily reconstructed thanks to the perfect overlap between the monument itself and the subsequent medieval and more recent phases, which rested directly on the Roman remains. Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta – Duomo: among the remarkable works of art inside is the monumental organ, whose design is attributed to Bernini and the high altar in polychrome marble, built in the eighteenth century to a design by Carlo Murena, a pupil of Vanvitelli .
Church – Sanctuary of San Francesco: built in 1265, originally with a single nave, it was progressively enlarged until it was transformed into a structure with three naves enriched by a large Renaissance apse and monumental side chapels. From an artistic point of view, the pictorial decorations on the theme of the Last Judgment of the Paradisi Chapel stand out. Of notable interest is the bell tower adorned with mullioned and quadrifore and enriched by a string course in polychrome ceramics.
Church of San Salvatore: its origins date back to the early Middle Ages, it is one of the oldest religious buildings in Terni. The church was later built on the remains of a Roman domus. Currently the building consists of several parts, the result of successive expansions: a short nave with two bays was added to the round cell in the Romanesque era, then the Manassei chapel was built in the fourteenth century. The highly suggestive interior preserves several cycles of frescoes.
Spear of light: a 30-metre-high work of art, better known as the Obelisk by Arnaldo Pomodoro, is the modern symbol of Terni, the works depict the evolution of the art of foundry from the raw iron of the base to the tip which appears to be golden .
Basilica of San Valentino: stands on the site of an ancient Christian cemetery, which represents one of the most important examples of early Christian necropolis existing in Umbria. Dedicated to the patron saint of the city and of lovers, it was built on the martyr’s burial site. Under the main altar, the crystal case containing the reliquary statue of San Valentino is visible.
Marmore Falls: a short distance from the city of Terni, with a drop of 165 metres, divided into three jumps, is one of the highest in Europe. It is an artificial waterfall, dating back to 271 BC. formed by the fall of the Velino river into the underlying Nera river, whose waters are used to feed the Galleto hydroelectric plant. Inside the Parco della Cascata it is possible to follow six paths to admire the waterfalls from various perspectives and enjoy suggestive panoramas or practice a series of outdoor sports
Piediluco lake: where the homonymous village stands, one of the most beautiful in Italy. The place of very ancient origins, dating back to the Bronze Age, is rich in uncontaminated nature. Piediluco, an ideal place for rowing, is the seat of the National Rowing Center of the Italian Rowing Federation. The Olympic national team trains here every year.
Fossombrone
Overview
Fossombrone is a beautiful city rich in art, culture and history. It is situated in the middle valley of the river “Metauro”, on the ancient Roman route called “via Flaminia” halfway between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines. Located on the flat stretch among the “Cesane” mountains, the steep slope of the “Colle dei Cappuccini” and the splendid Gorge of “Furlo”, the city appears like a narrow network of buildings from which the bell towers of the churches and the facades of the noble buildings rise. The important historical events, the richness of art and culture places, the charm of natural environments make FOSSOMBRONE a destination of great interest. A place to discover little by little, to find along the streets or inside the churches and palaces, next to the testimonies of the past or in the heart of a wood, emotions out of the ordinary.
DISCOVERING THE RENAISSANCE TRADITION
In May, you can relive the Renaissance period by celebrating the Trionfo del Carnevale Storico (“Triumph of the Historic Carnival”). The historical centre of Fossombrone livens up thanks to the walk-on actors in Renaissance clothing. Competitions among the contrade (“districts”) follow one after another during the days of the event to win the Palio del Cardinale (“Cardinal’s Prize”). In the streets of the historical centre you can enjoy your dinner in taverns with typical Renaissance style menus. An experience not to be missed!
Food
The Truffle Festival in Fossombrone has been celebrating the Bianchetto (“white”) truffle for over 35 years, a DOP product of the Marche Region. In March the Tuber Albidum Pico is the star of the menu; it comes from a land rich in nature, gastronomic specialities and an outstanding artistic and cultural heritage. The Festival gives you the chance to taste the Bianchetto truffle in the numerous stands along the historic Corso Garibaldi and in the restaurants of the town.
Points of interest
CHURCH OF SAN FILIPPO
The Church of San Filippo, a splendid example of Baroque architecture, was erected between 1608 and 1613 to celebrate the birth of the last Duke of Urbino, Federico Ubaldo della Rovere. In 1614 the Church was entrusted to the religious order of Padri Filippini. Thanks to them, over the years, the internal of the church was expanded and adorned by a rich decoration of stuccoworks partly referring to Tommaso Amantini and his workshop from Urbania. Many important altarpieces adorn the church together with worthy paintings of Francesco Guerrieri from Fossombrone.
CESARINI QUADRERIA MUSEUM HOUSE
The house-museum is made up of two adjoining buildings, whose construction dates back to the 16th century. Partially restored in 1685, it was later renovated in 1940 by the owner, the notary Giuseppe Cesarini (1896-1977), who made it a place to display the works of his art collection. The rigorously original furnishings create the atmosphere of a wealthy and well-educated family. The home is witness of a taste and a period which are still present in the beautiful rooms where the notary lived with his charming wife Maria Craveri.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
The materials, all locally sourced, document the succession of the various human settlements in the middle valley of Metauro from prehistory to the end of the Roman age. The museum also contains a rich documentation of the “Piceni” civilization, which was present locally from 9th century BC until the period of the Romanization which occurred in the III century BC.
CIVIC ART GALLERY
The ducal Palace called “Corte Alta”, built by the Dukes of Montefeltro and Della Rovere in the 15th century, today houses the Civic Art Gallery established in 1901 by Monsignor Augusto Vernarecci. The valuable collection of paintings – going from from 16th century up to the end of 19th century – is composed by the donations of the family Rocchi Camerata Passionei and other legacies as well as paintings coming from closed churches and convents in Fossombrone. Among the noteworthy painters: Francesco Guerrieri from Fossombrone (1589 -1657).
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE FORUM SEMPRONII
The remains of the Roman city “Forum Sempronii” are located about 2 kms northeast of the current Fossombrone in the area of “San Martino del Piano”. Forum Sempronii, born along the “via Flaminia”, started from 220 BC, is the main link between Rome and the Po Valley on the Adriatic side. To date, important remains of private and public buildings have been brought to light as well as stretches of road paving in which limestone – from the nearby Furlo – was used.
