Rieti, Provincial capital in Lazio, Italy
Description
This provincial capital in Lazio, central Italy, sits on a hilltop at 405 meters (1,329 feet) above sea level. The town overlooks a wide valley and is surrounded by the Sabine Hills and Monte Terminillo, which carries snow in winter.
History
Roman engineers transformed a marshy lake into fertile land and laid the Via Salaria, a major trade route that passed through the area. In the Middle Ages, construction of the cathedral began in 1109, linking religious authority with urban development.
Culture
The city takes its name from ancient Reate, founded by the Sabine people before Roman influence shaped the region. Today, streets and squares preserve elements from different eras that visitors notice while walking through the center.
Practical
The Stadio Raul Guidobaldi offers training facilities for athletes during the competition season and meets international standards. Visitors can explore the old center on foot, as many streets are narrow and unsuitable for cars.
Did you know?
Some maps and historians refer to this location as the geographic center of the Italian peninsula, based on the crossing of ancient Roman roads. This designation remains debated, but it belongs to local identity and is often mentioned in conversation.
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Sanctuary of Greccio
10.8 km
Santuario di Fonte Colombo
3.6 km
San Vittorino
9.3 km
Cathedral
320 m
Santuario di Poggio Bustone
11.5 km
Walls in Rieti
282 m
Santuario della Foresta
3.9 km
Ponte romano di Rieti
622 m
San Pastore
8.5 km
Teatro Flavio Vespasiano
500 m
Riserva parziale naturale dei Laghi Lungo e Ripasottile
8 km
San Francesco, Rieti
689 m
Stadio Raul Guidobaldi
792 m
Palazzo Vincentini
405 m
Chiesa di San Domenico
147 m
Ciclovia della Conca Reatina
3.6 km
Sant'Agostino
515 m
Palazzo Vescovile
287 m
Galleria Colle Giardino
5.9 km
San Rufo, Rieti
501 m
Palazzo Comunale
397 mMonte Pizzuto
13.3 km
Civic Museum of Rieti
393 m
Monumento alla Lira
669 m
Sant'Antonio Abate
616 m
Palazzo Vecchiarelli
496 m
Santa Lucia, Rieti
446 m
Santa Scolastica
223 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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