Tour of Subiaco

Located on a spur of calcareous rock, dominating the Aniene Valley, is Subiaco, a high-medieval village dominated by the imposing Rocca Abbaziale. Moreover, Subiaco is immersed in an area rich in both historical and artistic attractions. Thanks to its ancient monuments and its position, it has been included among the most beautiful villages in Italy. Among these we can only mention the two splendid Benedictine monasteries of Santa Scolastica and San Benedetto also known as the Sacro Speco. Immense and of great environmental value is the beautiful and wild Regional Natural Park of the Simbruini Mountains characterized by wide beech forests, extensive green meadows, valleys, rivers and mountains between 1600 and over 2000 meters. Because of the strong and contrasting emotions that these places offer, they have long been the destination of many travelers, whether they long for contemplative experiences, or who wish to experience the intense sensations that only total isolation in the wildest nature gives. A place that has attracted illustrious figures of ancient Rome, eminent Saints and solitary hermits, and who magically continues to attract anyone in its whirlwind of beauty.
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From the Latin sub laqueum, “under the lakes”, the built-up area stands under the Simbruina stagna, the three artificial lakes created by the damming of the Aniene river, on whose right bank the emperor Nero had a villa. Perfect location for a day trip from Rome leaving back the noise of the big city you will enjoy with your small group sites that rich powerful of ancient Rome before and  saints and churchmen  after have walked the paths.