In April in Torrita Tiberina you go hunting for Asparagus with the Festival of Wild Asparagus (“Sagra dell’Asparago Selvatico”). A day dedicated to wild asparagus, a delicious vegetable loved by all Italians and typical of the spring season. From the smaller stem and head, this variety of asparagus prefers sandy Read more…
Every year in March, the town of Torrita Tiberina celebrates wild boar fettuccine with a festival full of activities,fun and a menu based on wild boar, homemade pasta and typical sweets. A day to enjoy one of the traditional dishes of this village in the province of Rome, prepared by Read more…
Lake Nazzano was formed in 1953 as a result of a dam across the Tiber River, downstream of the confluence with the stream Farfa, it did raise the water level. This new situation has proved an ideal habitat for a large number of species of birds during their migrations and Read more…
Originally this church was the chapel of the castle. Incorporated into the walls, the church has changed considerably during the Fascist period and today is no longer possible to recognise its initial structure. The original part is represented by the impressive exterior walls that include a cylindrical tower. Inside are Read more…
It is also known as Palazzo Savelli, from the name of the family in the twelfth century that transformed the original watch tower in fortress with walls, moat and drawbridge. It is now municipal property, and has been turned into a hotel and restaurant.
Torrita Tiberina is located east of Rome in a natural area and takes its name from the nearby Tiber River. It is crossed by its tributary Farfa. The small village was formed around the Palace of the Savelli, named after the family that for centuries has managed these areas, and Read more…
