Nestled in the greenery of Umbria, central Italy, the Marmore Falls rise majestically as Europe’s tallest artificial waterfall. Its origins trace back to the time of the Roman consul Manius Curius Dentatus, who ordered the reclamation of the waters of the Velino River in 271 B.C. But there’s more: according to legend, the falls were born from the love between a shepherd and the nymph Nera. Read on to discover this enchanting story!

The Marmore Falls are a true highlight of tourism in central Italy, attracting around 500,000 visitors each year. Surprisingly, many—including Italians—are unaware that the revenue generated is shared between the municipality of Terni (80%) and the province of Terni (20%). In 2022, this amounted to €3.8 million, against management costs of nearly €1.9 million.