One of the most beautiful festivals in Casaprota, in the Sabino territory, dedicated entirely to bruschetta, queen of Italian antipasto. Whether it is seasoned with tomatoes and basil, meat or simply salt and oil raw, there is no person who does not like bruschetta, and if they tell you otherwise Read more…
The oil of Sabina from this area was known and appreciated since the times of the Romans who came to stock up for the year. This oil was known from the song by Virgil Aeneid VII. Its origins go far back in time, and the olive tree arrived from the Read more…
Made strictly with artisan bread, the bruschetta slices of bread are “passed” on embers and sprinkled with fresh olive oil ‘crudo’. The bruschetta brings out the best in the precious Casaprota extra virgin olive and is served for free for the tasting. It is a great starter for a basic Read more…
Santa Maria delle Grazie, near the municipal cemetery, dates back to the sixteenth century and is one of the places of pilgrimage for the image of the Virgin that was considered miraculous by the population. From the church you can enjoy incredible views of the entire valley and the Soratte.
The church is located inside the medieval village and was built in the mid-fifteenth century by modifying an earlier Romanesque church. The church has a very simple façade, that almost merges with the houses in the medieval centre while inside there are valuable works of art.
The Casaprota Castle is the core around which the village was built and is located in the highest part of the countryside. The building dates from the early tenth century and the first reference, which concerns a dispute over property, is located in a document of the end of 1100, Read more…
Visit the historic centres of Casaprota and Collelungo where, in the narrow medieval streets, you can enjoy the taste of the quiet, contemplative life.
Casaprota is located along the Via Salaria, the road that brought the salt from Sabina, northeast of Rome. In this area there were many Roman villas and people who lived in the valley until the arrival of the Barbarian invasions. Around the tenth century, the population sought refuge on the Read more…
