What is "farnetta"

Farnetta is a small village set in Terre Arnolfe countryside, 16 miles northwest from the Italian city of Terni, Umbria. Farnetta is included in the comune of Montecastrilli in the province of Terni (central Italy). It has a population of 283.

Farnetta derives its name from the old Latin name Quercus Frainetto and is reputed to be one of the smallest villages in Umbrian region consisting of several farms, houses and a church dedicated to St Nicolaus, which has its origins in the 16th century but is mainly 19th century and underwent heavy restoration in 1860. The church has been designated by Italian Heritage. Close by, on a hill, there exists the remains of a Medieval hill fort known as Palombara and the romanic Church of St. Lorenzo in Nifili (11th century).