Cesi, the terrace of the conca ternana
Between the ancient stones of Umbria and the green of Monti Martani, Cesi welcomes those looking for an authentic, quiet and bright place.
Perched above the city of Terni, the village offers a wide view of the Conca Ternana and preserves the discreet charm of the small Italian medieval villages.
Walking in Cesi means slowing down, listening to the sound of the bells, crossing stone alleys, discovering panoramic views and finding the pleasure of simple things. Here history meets nature, and every visit becomes an experience of slow tourism in Italy, far from the rush and close to the truest soul of Umbria.
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A millenary story
The medieval village of Cesi, in the province of Terni, is an ideal destination for those who love art, history, nature and still authentic places. Its ancient origins, stone architectures, churches, historic buildings and traces of the past tell a millenary history, made of spirituality, community life and deep ties to the territory.
From its privileged position, Cesi dominates the valley and offers one of the most picturesque views of southern Umbria. It is a place to visit calmly, allowing yourself to be guided by the beauty of the details: an ancient door, a facade consumed by time, a quiet square, a sudden overlooking the Umbrian countryside.
An authentic experience
Cesi is also known for its seven churches and its historical and religious heritage, making it a small gem to discover step by step. Its location, at the foot of the Martani Mountains, makes it a perfect starting point to explore the most authentic Umbria and its neighboring villages, such as San Gemini, Narni, Acquasparta and Sangemini, but also art cities like Orvieto, Perugia, Assisi and Spoleto.
At the same time, Cesi is easily reachable from Rome and Florence, becoming an ideal destination for a weekend in Umbria or for a regenerating break in central Italy.
Those who arrive here do not only find a village to see, but a place to live: a natural terrace on the valley, a quiet refuge for those who want to breathe clean air, walk in history and find a more human rhythm.
Nature, trekking and mountain biking on the Martani Mountains
Cesi is a privileged gateway to Monti Martani, a territory full of paths, woods, panoramic ridges and paths immersed in nature. Lovers of the trekking in Umbria can start from the village for hiking in hills, ancient paths, rural landscapes and open views of the Conca Ternana.
Even those who practice mountain bike located near Cesi interesting routes, suitable for those who want to ride between nature, silence and Umbrian views. White roads, soft climbs, trails and routes between the Martani Mountains offer ideal experiences for those looking for an active but respectful tourism, made of slow movement, discovery and contact with the landscape.
Cesi is the right place for those who love walking, pedaling, stopping to observe and be surprised by the simplicity of nature.
Rediscover the values of simplicity and quality of life
In Cesi time seems to move with a different step. Here we rediscover the values of simplicity, peace and quality of life. The village invites you to slow down, look at the landscape, talk to people, taste local flavors and live Umbria with authenticity.
It is an ideal destination for those looking for a relaxing holiday immersed in nature and history, but also for those who want to alternate cultural visits, excursions, panoramic walks, trekking, mountain bike paths and moments of pure rest.
The local cuisine, made of genuine ingredients and recipes handed down, completes the experience: simple flavors, linked to the earth, seasonality and memory of the Umbrian families.
Vivi Cesi, slow village of Umbria
Experience a unique experience to rediscover the natural rhythms of life and appreciate the beauty of simplicity in a quiet and welcoming atmosphere, far from stress and the frenzy of modern life.
Living Cesi means finding the natural rhythms of life. It means waking up with the profile of the Martani Mountains on the horizon, walking through medieval alleys, breathing the scent of the countryside, stopping in front of a panorama and feeling that, sometimes, beauty is just in the simplest things.
Cesi is a destination for those looking for a slow, sustainable and authentic tourism: a small village in Umbria where history, nature and hospitality meet.
A place to discover without haste.
A place to cross on foot.
A place to remember.
