Farnetta
Castrum Farnectae | |
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  Farnetta Location of Farnetta in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 42°40′N 12°30′E / 42.667°N 12.500°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | UMB |
| Province | TR |
| Comune | Montecastrilli |
| Elevation | 385 m (1,263 ft) |
| Population (31 August 2007) | |
| • Total | 283 |
| Demonym | Farnettani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 05026 |
| Dialing code | 0744 |
| Patron saint | St. Rita |
| Saint day | May 22 |
| Website | Official website |
Farnetta is a small village in the Terre Arnolfe countryside, 16 miles northwest of the Italian city of Terni, Umbria. It is included in the comune of Montecastrilli in the province of Terni (central Italy). It has a population of 278 (2024).
Farnetta derives its name from the old Latin name Quercus Frainetto. It is reputed to be one of Umbria's smallest villages. It has several farms and houses, and a church, dedicated to St Nicolaus, which has its origins in the 16th century but underwent heavy restoration in 1855-1870. The church has been designated by Italian Heritage.[clarification needed]
On a nearby hill are the remains of a Medieval hill fort known as Palombara, and the 10th- to 11th-century Romanesque Church of San Lorenzo in Nifili. San Lorenzo was built on the remains of a Roman building, and incorporates large stone blocks from that building. The church is located on an important Roman road (Via Amerina) connecting Amelia to Todi and Perugia.