Marmore Falls
Terni, Italy
A waterfall of 165 metres in three drops, created by the Romans and now fed by a canal that is opened at set times. Check the release schedule and arrive before it; the lower and upper viewpoints both have car parks.
The Cascata delle Marmore near Terni drops 165 m in three stages. It is the work of Roman engineers: in 271 BC the consul Manio Curio Dentato had the River Velino channelled into the Nera in order to drain the unhealthy marshland around Rieti.
The water is used by a hydroelectric plant, so the falls run at full flow only at set times. You will find the times on the official website; the site is closed in January (as of October 2026). There are two entrances. To reach the lower viewpoint from Terni, take the SS 209 Valnerina; the car park and ticket office are about 7 km along. The upper entrance is on the SS 79 towards Rieti, after roughly 10 km, near the village of Marmore. At the upper viewpoint the Specola, a small tower, offers a close view of the first drop and is a good spot for catching a rainbow. The Balcone degli Innamorati is about a 20-minute walk along Path 1.
Six marked trails cover the park; the steep Path 1 links the two viewpoints over roughly 900 m. The Specola was commissioned by Pope Pius VI. In summer there are guided evening visits with the falls illuminated (as of October 2026).
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- Terni, Italy
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- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 42.5530, 12.7160
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping Le MarmoreCampsite0 km from Marmore Falls · 30 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersWi-Fi
- Campeggio Lago di PiedilucoCampsite5 km from Marmore FallsTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersDogs allowed
- Area Comunale TerniMotorhome stopover7 km from Marmore FallsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
- Camping Monti Del SoleCampsite18 km from Marmore FallsTentsCaravansElectricityShowersWi-Fi
- Ski Caravan ClubCampsite23 km from Marmore FallsTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricity
- Agriturismo Zafferano e DintorniCampsite23 km from Marmore FallsTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricity
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Marmore Falls?
Marmore Falls is in Terni, Italy, at GPS 42.5530, 12.7160. It is about 4 km from Piediluco.
Can you camp near Marmore Falls?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Le Marmore, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Marmore Falls?
Marmore Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southern Umbria: Todi, Montefalco and the Marmore Falls.
What is there to see near Marmore Falls?
Places worth a stop nearby: Bridge of Augustus, Narni (17 km), Ponte delle Torri (20 km), Sacred Grove of Bomarzo (Park of the Monsters) (39 km) and Palazzo Farnese, Caprarola (47 km).
When is the best time to visit Marmore Falls?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)