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Italy

Leonessa

Administrative territorial entity Commune of Italy Town

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Leonessa, Medieval town in Province of Rieti, Italy

Leonessa is a mountain town in the Province of Rieti in the Lazio region. Situated at around 970 meters in elevation, it is surrounded by forested slopes and meadows that shape its setting.

The town developed during the medieval period and later became an established parish with its own religious structures. During World War II, the community suffered greatly when German forces carried out an attack on the town in 1944.

The town is known for growing the Leonessa potato, a local variety valued in regional cooking. Residents continue this agricultural tradition and keep an important connection to their past alive.

The town serves as a base for skiing and winter sports at the nearby Mount Terminillo. In summer, it offers accommodation and hiking trails through the surrounding mountain terrain.

The town is the birthplace of Saint Giuseppe di Leonessa, a monk from the 16th century honored in Catholic tradition. This religious connection has shaped the place and continues to draw visitors.

Location: Province of Rieti

Capital city: Leonessa

Elevation above the sea: 969 m

Shares border with: Cantalice, Cascia, Ferentillo, Micigliano, Monteleone di Spoleto, Polino, Posta, Cittareale, Poggio Bustone, Rivodutri

Website: https://comune.leonessa.ri.it

GPS coordinates: 42.56855,12.95996

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:44

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