Norcia is an Italian town in the province of Perugia 600 Mt above sea level and within the National Park of the Sibillini Mountains; it is the connecting point between the Valnerina, a river valley excavated by the Nera River, and the Sibillini mountains, a mountainous area of ​​tectonic origin.

 The foundation of the city probably dates back to the 5th century as a work by the Sabines. It was then conquered by the Romans in the III century BC, obtaining Roman citizenship and 268 BC. He was an ally of Rome in the war against Carthage.

 After the fall of the empire it was sacked before the Goths and then by the Lombards who subjected it to the Duchy of Spoleto. During the fifth century AD, St. Benedict will found western monasticism in Norcia.

During the Middle Ages, Norcia was under the Papal Domain and was established as a free municipality only in the 12th century.

Today the city has a strong tourist vocation; the traditional activities, linked to the processing of pork and the black truffle collection, combined with the scenic beauty of the mountain area, make it a discreetly sought-after destination for international customers who, especially in summer, crowd the numerous hotels and centers of hospitality.

The typical pork products of Norcia find their peculiarity in the production techniques, absolutely traditional. One of the most famous products is Prosciutto di Norcia.