Rieti – Italy (VIDEO)

“Rieti is a beautiful city and aristocratic structure,” says Guido Piovene during his trip to Italy. “From the thirteenth-century Romanesque cathedral Palace of the Popes, by the powerful Gothic arches neighborhoods with alleys, outside staircases, arches and towers severed, the Loggia del Vignola to the many noble residences, the city assembles a group of Roman aristocracy and bears the imprint “noted the writer in the fifties.

To visit Rieti must go slowly, walk slowly to the discovery of
most picturesque corners accompanied by a guide by which to become familiar with the city and about its inhabitants, be lulled by the calm that surrounds the old town and was amazed by the beauty of the place. So forget the tensions, get attracted by unforgettable landscapes like the one that you can see from the Roman Bridge, enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding province of Rieti, and letting the gentle warmth of the people, pointing straight at the center ready for surprises.

Rieti leave at any time with bated breath. The richness of Rieti noble palaces, numerous churches, the remains of the Roman city, the view of the surrounding mountains is breathtaking throughout. The more you advance to the discovery of the past and the more I feel embraced by the medieval walls surrounding the old town. Emotions are added to the wonder why Rieti always surprises the visitor. His is a story full of events, due to the link with Rome, made by popes, kings and leaders.
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Conquered in 290 BC Curio console from Manio Dentato steward became an important member of the Duchy of Spoleto and later, in 1198 as City of Guelph came under the authority of Pope Innocent III. Housed several popes who took refuge in the city to escape the bloody battles between papal and imperial, earning the nickname “fidelissima always.” In this city steeped in the work of man, have strong memories of the “poor man of Assisi who relive the four Franciscan sanctuaries.

Clinging to steep ravines, pearls set in the verdant countryside, to crown the Rieti valley, still retains the atmosphere of peace and that sense of closeness to nature so dear to St. Francis. From the mountains dominated by the massif of Terminillo known tourist resort, the sight of a plain, generous, once occupied by a large basin, lacus Velinus before the Roman consul C. Operated toothed cutting Falls, the beauty fills the view. Cited several times in the classical sources was compared by Cicero to the valley of Tempe in Thessaly, at the time known for its mellowness. The wide flat area witnessed one of the most spectacular action of the story has stimulated the imagination of many painters, writers and poets. But it is at the most important events, such as the traditional “Procession of the Ceri” in honor of St. Anthony of Padua, the “Festival of the Sun” the “Commemoration of the Coronation of Charles II d’Anjou” and the International Meeting Athletics that the appointment is a must in Rieti, Umbilicus Italiae, and this is certainly another source of great interest.

The surprises do not end here however. A Rieti cities there is still much to see, enjoy and discover, to be satisfied with the visit and wish to return. And then ….. We look forward to make ….. your visit special.

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