Narnia is a Real Place: The Italian City of Narni

If you’re thinking the name Narni reminds you of something, well, you’re right. Narnia is a real place, the setting of the Chronicles of Narnia is a real Italian city in Umbria with a story to tell.

Narni is a tiny hamlet, tucked away in a lush, almost wild, landscape in the Umbria region of Italy. It was built on a rocky spur overlooking the Nera Gorge. The town’s medieval heritage is entirely intact. You can wander through the charming squares and narrow streets and climb the stone steps.

Today, we travel to the Italian City of Narni which inspired the writer, C.S. Lewis, in writing the “Chronicles of Narnia.”