Discover Fara In Sabina

Fara In Sabina combines a medieval townscape, sacred art, archaeology and paths through the landscape of the Sabine Mountains. The village is situated on Colle Buzio between the Monti Sabini and the Valle del Tevere. When planning your trip, you can therefore combine different experiences: a stroll through the narrow streets of the borgo, culture in museums and churches, a stage of the Cammino di Francesco or the route to the ruins of the Basilica Santa Maria Nova.

Medieval borgo and remarkable churches

A stroll through the narrow streets makes the old medieval atmosphere of Fara In Sabina particularly vivid. The town’s medieval development included the construction of the walls and two entrance gates. An important building is the Duomo di Sant’Antonino, a three-storey building complex. It comprises the present-day church, an original lower church from the 14th century and an upper section that housed the canons’ residences.

The present-day Chiesa di Sant’Antonino was built between 1501 and 1506: construction began in 1501 and was completed in 1506. The small Chiesa di San Giacomo provides a different historical perspective. It is a Baroque church and became the seat of the Misericordia brotherhood in 1619. Those interested in churches, historic architectural styles and the development of an Italian borgo will find several different points of interest in Fara In Sabina, rather than just a single building.

Archaeology and the history of silence

The Museo Civico Archeologico della Sabina Tiberina tells the story of the area from prehistoric times to Romanisation. Its collections focus primarily on archaeological finds from Cures and Eretum. The Cippo di Cures from Fara In Sabina also offers a special connection to the older history of the Sabina. It is the only epigraphic testimony from the Sabina within the series of Paleo-Sabellic inscriptions.

The Museo del Silenzio offers a completely different cultural perspective. It is dedicated to the ascetic practice of silence associated with the Order of the Poor Clare Hermits of Fara Sabina. The museum invites visitors to discover the lives and belongings of the nuns who lived in the monastery from 1673 onwards. This makes it possible to shape a stay around visible local history, archaeological traces and a distinctive religious tradition.

Trails, olive groves and regional character

Fara In Sabina is a stage of the Cammino di Francesco. The route leads from the Valle Santa Reatina to Farfa Abbey and then climbs towards the borgo of Fara In Sabina. The ruins of the Basilica Santa Maria Nova are also located within the municipality, on Monte Acuziano. The well-signposted and relatively easy route 351A begins in the village of Quattroventi and leads to this historic site.

The landscape also shapes the character of the town. The area around Fara In Sabina is characterised by olive groves and is associated with Sabina PDO olive oil. This allows families and other travellers to plan a varied daily rhythm: a walk around the town or a museum visit can be followed by a route through the landscape, while the region’s olive-growing culture offers another way to experience the surroundings.

The right holiday accommodation for planning your trip

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Fara In Sabina, it is worth deciding in advance what you would like to focus on. Should the trip mainly be devoted to churches, narrow streets and museums, or would you like to include the Cammino di Francesco and route 351A? Check whether the location of the accommodation suits your own daily itinerary and take the starting points of the trails into account when planning excursions.

Discover other destinations

If you would like to explore other destinations in addition to Fara In Sabina, here is a compact selection: Toffia, Misericordia, Colli Sul Velino, Casperia, Torri In Sabina, Roccantica, Canneto and Pescorocchiano.

For the higher-level travel overview: Rieti.