Greccio, Medieval commune in Province of Rieti, Italy.
The fortress settlement perches at 705 meters elevation on a mountain spur, offering views across the expansive Rieti Valley below.
Saint Francis of Assisi created the first living Nativity scene in Greccio during December 1223, establishing a tradition that spread worldwide.
The International Museum of the Crib displays numerous Nativity scenes from different countries, demonstrating global interpretations of this religious tradition.
Visitors can reach the commune by taking a regional bus from Rome to Rieti, followed by a local connection to Greccio.
The town maintains a special connection with Bethlehem through an official twinning agreement, reflecting its significance in Christian history.
Location: Province of Rieti
Elevation above the sea: 705 m
Website: http://www.comune.greccio.ri.it
Shares border with: Cottanello, Stroncone, Contigliano, Rieti
Website: http://comune.greccio.ri.it
GPS coordinates: 42.45000,12.75000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51
Lago di Piediluco
9.1 km
Sanctuary of Greccio
1.3 km
San Pastore
2.3 km
Riserva parziale naturale dei Laghi Lungo e Ripasottile
7.6 km
Eremo di San Cataldo
6.6 km
Castello Nobili Vitelleschi
9.4 km
Stadio Raul Guidobaldi
9.8 km
Ciclovia della Conca Reatina
6.6 km
Villa romana di Cottanello
8.1 km
San Michele Arcangelo
4.8 km
Centro commerciale L'Aliante
9.2 km
Santa Maria Maggiore, Labro
9.4 km
Chiesa di Sant'Andrea Apostolo
7.2 km
Il Borgo di Greccio
612 m
Santa Maria del Carmelo
7.5 km
San Michele Arcangelo
9 km
Madonna del Colle
8.8 km
Santa Maria dei Prati
4.7 km
San Filippo Neri
9 km
Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio
7.6 km
San Francesco
9 km
San Nicola da Bari
9 km
San Simeone
8.6 km
Madonna della Neve
8.9 km
Santa Maria della Neve
9 km
Monumento ai Caduti in mare
9.6 km
Castello
614 m
San Giovanni Decollato
9 kmReviews
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