Visiting Rieti, freedom, beauty and fun
Activities and Nature
Walking on steep mountain paths and ancient cobbled streets, Rieti and its province offer tourists a land full of variety and beauty, which can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Listening, taking long walks, hearing the sound of nature made of rustling leaves or the sweet chirping of birds, admiring the spectacle of blooms, walking along paths that lead to hermitages, monasteries, sanctuaries or sacred caves.
Rieti is a city to be experienced at the rhythm of its uncontaminated nature. A small jewel nestled between crystal clear waters, imposing mountains and rich plains where you can enjoy the many opportunities for leisure and outdoor sports.
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Architectural wonders and landscape beauties
The Hotel Restaurant Valentino is also an excellent choice for all those who wish to visit the beautiful surroundings of the city of Rieti, of the Piana Reatina and of Sabina, this province rich in monuments and works of architecture from the medieval period. A small jewel enclosed between the medieval walls of the 13th century and the clear waters of the Velino River, the historic center of Rieti is a collection of historical, cultural, architectural and natural beauties worth visiting.
The beauty of Monte Terminillo
The Terminillo tourist destination for central Italy
The Terminillo offers breathtaking views and glimpses, a naturalistic heritage to be enjoyed in both summer and winter. Skiing, mountaineering, snowboarding, trekking, horseback riding, high altitude sports, events, reception and catering: these are just some of the resources offered by our mountain, one of the most beautiful jewels of the Central Apennines. Experience the mountain at 360°, both in summer and winter in all its splendor.
Natural reserve of lakes
All the charm of water between rivers and lakes
And the Velino carries the history of Rieti in its incessant flow. A story that begins with salt, the white gold of antiquity, the water of the Velino river. Today the banks of the Velino River are meeting place of the people of Rieti thanks to the presence of clubs and restaurants and a promenade surrounded by greenery that accompanies the course of the river. Furthermore, in some points it is possible to go rafting or relax on the small beaches lapped by the water. The city of Rieti is rich in lakes and rivers, protected by the institution of the Lungo Ripasottile Lakes Nature Reserve, are part of a protected area that guarantees the survival of many species of birds, vegetation and fish. Walking among the reeds that surround them is a unique experience for those seeking true contact with nature.
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Rieti "The umbilicus Italiae", or the navel of Italy
For a weekend or for a relaxing vacation, the Sabine land is a truly interesting destination. Rieti, known as "the umbilicus Italiae", has been an important city since ancient times, a crossroads between the Sabine and Rieti mountains, rich in evidence dating back to Roman and medieval times. Rieti is a true jewel of tourism in Sabina, a pearl of tourism offering a territory, to say the least, wonderful, in which a delightful natural landscape predominates, it is an important tourist destination for its history, for the excellent examples of civil, military and religious architecture, an area particularly rich in Franciscan sanctuaries, fortresses, castles and beautiful protected natural oases.
The Way of Francis, a tour through the history of the Saint. In the heart of Italy, on the hills on the edge of the green Santa Reatina Valley, the four Franciscan sanctuaries are located, arranged in the shape of a cross, a religious and at the same time naturalistic route. The Holy Valley represents a real crossroads of paths: in fact, it is also crossed by two stages of the Cammino di San Benedetto.
The Abbey of Farfa, one of the most important centers of monastic life in the Middle Ages with its valuable, best-preserved library in central Italy. It is also famous for the large quantity of volumes kept (20,000) and 60 very rare incunabula of the amanuensis tradition. The Church renovated in the Renaissance, the Lombard Cloister, the Great Cloister.
The city of Rieti reserves many surprises for lovers of medieval and Renaissance architecture and history. From the stately palaces, through those of power to religious architecture, all accompanied by the breathtaking panorama offered by the green landscapes that surround the city, Rieti welcomes you on a tour to discover the Renaissance.
