Why is terni a major city in Umbria?

Question

need couple of reasons for my project

Answer 1

strange I thought was perugia!

Answer 2

Mostly, it's important as an industrial center today; it's a center the steel industry and other heavy industries. http://www.bellaumbria.net/Terni/acciaie...

Some other points:

For one, it's where St Valentine is - his remains are at the Basilica di San Valentino. http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/sai...  http://www.bellaumbria.net/Terni/St_Vale...

It's on the main train line between Rome and Ancona and is the transfer point for other cities in Umbria like L'Aquila.

It's the capital of the Province of Terni which includes some beautiful parks and waterfalls. http://www.aboutterni.com/

It was an important Roman city and still has interesting Roman Ruins.

Answer 3

No, the mayor city in Umbria is Perugia. The mayor city in italian is called "capoluogo".

A capoluogo is the biggest city of a REGIONE.