Provincia di Rieti Essentials
The Province of Rieti, known as the Sacred Valley, is defined by the spiritual heritage of Saint Francis of Assisi and the historic Farfa Abbey. This selection spans the medieval center of Rieti, featuring its Romanesque-Gothic cathedral and fortified gates, to the high-altitude landscapes of Mount Terminillo. Significant landmarks include the Orsini and Sant'Angelo castles, alongside the alpine waters of Lakes Piediluco and Turano. These sites represent a convergence of Benedictine monasticism, Apennine geography, and the architectural evolution of the Sabina region.
A Farfa Abbey
Farfa Abbey is a territorial abbey in northern Lazio, central Italy. In the Middle Ages, it was one of the richest and most famous abbeys in…
B Lago di Piediluco
Lago di Piediluco is a lake that straddles the border between the Province of Terni, Umbria, Italy and the Province of Rieti, Lazio.
Rifugio Angelo Sebastiani
Alpine hut located at 1,820 meters on Mount Terminillo. It serves as a base for hikers and mountaineers, offering dormitory-style accommodation and dining.
D Lago del Turano
Lago del Turano is a lake in the Province of Rieti, Lazio, Italy. At an elevation of 536 m, its surface area is 5.6 km².
E Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
12th-century Romanesque cathedral featuring a 13th-century bell tower and a 1157 crypt containing original medieval frescoes and sacred art.
Castello di Sant'Angelo
Medieval defensive fortification situated in the upper Tronto Valley, historically serving as a strategic military outpost.
Castello Orsini
13th-century fortress in Nerola featuring four corner towers. It was significantly expanded by the Orsini family to guard the Tiber Valley and Via Salaria.
Porta Romana
Southern gateway to the city’s medieval walls, rebuilt in 1586. It marks the historical starting point of the Via Salaria leading toward Rome.
I Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate
14th-century church with a 16th-century facade designed by Vignola. It was originally built as part of a medieval hospital complex.
J Museo Diocesano
Located within the Bishop's Palace, this museum displays sacred art, liturgical vestments, and medieval sculptures recovered from across the Rieti Diocese.
K San Francesco, Rieti
San Francesco is a Gothic-style, deconsecrated Roman Catholic church located on Piazza San Francesco in the medieval center of the city of…
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