A Sabine provincial capital ringed by medieval walls along the Velino river, Rieti is held to mark the geographic centre of Italy, a point noted in its main piazza.
Go in April to June and September to October.
- People
- 47,000
The Franciscan sanctuaries of the surrounding Sacred Valley draw pilgrims.
At the table in Lazio
Whole Romanesco artichokes with garlic and mentuccia, cooked head-down in a covered casserole until tender.
Slow-braised beef tail and cheek with tomato, celery, raisins, pine nuts and a little cocoa.
Cannellino di Frascati
Cesanese
Where to stay in Rieti
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Where next
Rome
About 65 km as the crow flies. Colosseum, Vatican, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain.
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