Rieti and the Velino River
“The rivers have always attracted me. The fascination is perhaps in that continuous passage of theirs remaining unchanged, in that going on remaining, in that being of theirs a sort…
The Natural Regional Reserve of Lungo and Ripasottile Lakes
Lungo and Ripasottile Lakes are two of the main jewels that the surrounding nature of Rieti offers to its spectators.The Ripasottile Lake, the largest of the two basins, has an…
Terminillo
Terminillo is one of the most picturesque and fascinating places in the Central Apennines. Known in ancient times as Monte Gurgure or Mons Tetricus, with its 2217.13 m of altitude…
La Piana Reatina
With an extension of approximately 90 square meters, the Rieti plain is located at the foot of the Monti Sabini and Monti Reatini and originates from the drainage of the…
Rieti and its waters
In prehistoric times, the Rieti basin was entirely occupied by a large lake generated by the Velino river. In fact, the waters of the Velino, rich in calcium carbonate deriving…
Ancient Sources of Cottorella
Rieti is a city of unspoilt nature, of crystal-clear waters and of the Cottorella Springs. Cottorella, located about one kilometer from the ancient “Porta Romana” in the city of Rieti,…