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Amatrice, Mountain commune in Province of Rieti, Italy

Located at an elevation of 955 meters, Amatrice sits at the intersection of four regions: Lazio, Umbria, Marche, and Abruzzo in central Italy.

Archaeological findings confirm that the area around Amatrice has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with Roman buildings and tombs discovered throughout the region.

The commune gained international recognition as the birthplace of Amatriciana sauce, a traditional pasta preparation made with guanciale, pecorino cheese, and tomatoes.

The Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park surrounding Amatrice offers numerous hiking trails and natural attractions throughout the four seasons.

The town contains a Miniature Park displaying scale models of monuments and wildlife native to the Gran Sasso national park region.

Location: Province of Rieti

Capital city: Amatrice

Elevation above the sea: 955 m

Shares border with: Accumoli, Campotosto, Cittareale, Cortino, Crognaleto, Montereale, Rocca Santa Maria, Valle Castellana

Website: http://comune.amatrice.rieti.it

GPS coordinates: 42.62938,13.28837

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:47

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