Walk Through Centuries of Art and Architecture
Start in the atmospheric Piazza San Rufo, said to be the geographic center of Italy, and let the city’s layers of history unfold around you. Visit the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, a Romanesque treasure with Gothic and Baroque elements, then explore the Museo Civico di Rieti, where sacred art, archaeological finds, and regional works trace the city's cultural evolution. Quiet churches, medieval alleys, and restored convents offer art not in museums — but in daily life.
Taste the Land with Every Bite
Rieti’s cuisine reflects the rugged purity of the Sabine hills. Savor handmade strangozzi with truffles or amatriciana, a dish born just miles away. Local osterie and agriturismi serve slow-cooked lamb, lentils from nearby Castelluccio, and seasonal vegetables drizzled with fragrant Sabina DOP olive oil — considered among the best in Italy.
Discover Sabina’s Secret Wines
Just outside Rieti, the Sabina countryside reveals family-run vineyards producing lesser-known yet characterful wines like Trebbiano Spoletino, Cesanese, and ancient varietals reborn through passion and terroir. Wine tastings here are often intimate affairs, paired with rustic breads, pecorino, and panoramic views that stretch from olive groves to the Apennines.
Experience Culture the Local Way
Join a hands-on cooking class with a local nonna, or time your trip with a village festival celebrating truffles, lentils, or olive harvests. Wander through weekly farmers' markets where artichokes, cheeses, and wines are sold by producers proud of their land. In Rieti, gastronomy isn’t a performance — it’s a way of life, shared one course at a time.
