Guidebooks Rieti

Regarded to be the geographical centre of Italy, Rieti, a charming provincial capital of Latium, makes the ideal base for discovering interesting cultural sights, performing exciting winter sports on the top of the snow-capped peaks of the nearby  Mount Terminillo and going for pleasant naturalistic excursions across the nearby natural reserves.

In winter, Mount Terminillo is one of the most appreciated tourist destinations for the lovers of winter sports, since it boasts a remarkably wide array of accommodation options and modern services and facilities. Not to be missed are the southern itineraries, which develop around Mounts Lucretili across Rieti's Natural Regional Park, and the eastern footpaths, which extend across Monti della Laga and the protected area of Gran Sasso National Park.

A site worthy of note in the plateau of Monti della Laga is the tiny village of Amatrice, which is famous all over the world for its beautiful landscapes and traditional specialities, such as pasta alla amatriciana.

Both trekking lovers and pilgrims will have the possibility to explore the charming itinerary leading to four Franciscan Sanctuaries, which are situated along the ancient Via Salaria which in turn crosses Rieti's Valle Santa (Holy Valley).