The surrondings
Near us, within a radius of 20-30 minutes by car from I Casali, to the east in Sabina and to the west in Agro Falisco, there are numerous places of historical and naturalistic interest and characteristic villages to visit.
I Casali is an excellent starting point for discovering the history and nature of this area, locations that are still little known and immersed in a magical atmosphere.
At I Casali we can give you suggestions on the places, itineraries and walks that interest you most. We will also be able to advise you and guarantee the quality of several restaurants of excellent Sabine cuisine in the surrounding area.
I Casali is an excellent starting point for discovering the history and nature of this area, locations that are still little known and immersed in a magical atmosphere.
At I Casali we can give you suggestions on the places, itineraries and walks that interest you most. We will also be able to advise you and guarantee the quality of several restaurants of excellent Sabine cuisine in the surrounding area.
Sant’Oreste and mount Soratte
The town of Sant’Oreste lies on the slopes of Mount Soratte, an enormous massive rock that stands out in the middle of the Tiber River valley and appears like a terrestrial island in its valley. The name of the mountain has its origins in that of Soranus, an ancient Italic deity, venerated by the Etruscans, the Faliscans, the Sabines and later by the Romans (who identified him with Apollo), and who made Mount Soratte the center of his cult, leaving many traces of their presence here.
In medieval times, the mountain became a destination for ascetics in search of meditation, peace and silence and there are several hermitages that can still be visited today along the paths that climb to the top of the mountain, from which you can enjoy a spectacular 360-degree view of the Tiber Valley and much of upper Lazio.
In modern times, the geological conformation of the mountain, characterized by caves and karst cavities (including the particular Meri) was exploited for the construction of the Bunker Soratte, an enormous labyrinth of tunnels used during the German occupation and also as nuclear shelter, which can also be visited (more info).
To the east, the Tevere-Farfa Nature Reserve offers the opportunity to cool off in the waters of the Farfa river, to walk or cycle along the Tiber and to experience bird-watching (more info).
In medieval times, the mountain became a destination for ascetics in search of meditation, peace and silence and there are several hermitages that can still be visited today along the paths that climb to the top of the mountain, from which you can enjoy a spectacular 360-degree view of the Tiber Valley and much of upper Lazio.
In modern times, the geological conformation of the mountain, characterized by caves and karst cavities (including the particular Meri) was exploited for the construction of the Bunker Soratte, an enormous labyrinth of tunnels used during the German occupation and also as nuclear shelter, which can also be visited (more info).
To the east, the Tevere-Farfa Nature Reserve offers the opportunity to cool off in the waters of the Farfa river, to walk or cycle along the Tiber and to experience bird-watching (more info).
The Agro Falisco
The territory of Tuscia, on the border of Southern Etruria was inhabited until the 3rd century BC. by the Falisci; a population that differs from the Etruscans and the Latins.
The Agro Falisco is very particular to the eye: apparently hilly, it hides deep ravines, gorges dug into the red tuff, volcanic stone, covered with vegetation, dug over time by river waters. Some examples of these suggestive ecosystems are: The Treja Valley Park; The WWF Oasis of Pian Sant’Angelo; The Natural Monument of the Ravines.
Here passes the famous Via Amerina, also called the “Byzantine Corridor”, built by the Romans in 241 BC. Its route passes near all thirteen villages: Calcata, Faleria, Nepi, Castel Sant’Elia, Civita Castellana, Fabrica di Roma, Corchiano, Gallese, Vasanello, Orte, Canepina, Vallerano and Vignanello.
Most of the villages are perched on tuff cliffs that guaranteed, in the past, great defensibility. From each of these, with different angles, you can see on the horizon, in a southerly direction, the solitary Mount Soratte, a typical image of the Agro Falisco (more info).
The Agro Falisco is very particular to the eye: apparently hilly, it hides deep ravines, gorges dug into the red tuff, volcanic stone, covered with vegetation, dug over time by river waters. Some examples of these suggestive ecosystems are: The Treja Valley Park; The WWF Oasis of Pian Sant’Angelo; The Natural Monument of the Ravines.
Here passes the famous Via Amerina, also called the “Byzantine Corridor”, built by the Romans in 241 BC. Its route passes near all thirteen villages: Calcata, Faleria, Nepi, Castel Sant’Elia, Civita Castellana, Fabrica di Roma, Corchiano, Gallese, Vasanello, Orte, Canepina, Vallerano and Vignanello.
Most of the villages are perched on tuff cliffs that guaranteed, in the past, great defensibility. From each of these, with different angles, you can see on the horizon, in a southerly direction, the solitary Mount Soratte, a typical image of the Agro Falisco (more info).
The Sabina
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