Colli sul Velino
Welcome to Colli sul Velino, in the province of Rieti!
Welcome to Colli sul Velino, a small town of 459 inhabitants located in the province of Rieti, in Lazio. Today we will take you on a journey to discover this place, with its fascinating history and untouched territory.
The territory
The territory of Colli sul Velino is scattered with natural beauty, including the small Lake of Ventina located within the municipal area. Moreover, the climate is classified as zone E, 2211 GR/G.
The history
Colli sul Velino is a town rich in history, as evidenced by the discovery of an important and extensive prehistoric lakeside settlement at the site of Paduli. Little was known about the prehistoric site of Marruvium, but it was mentioned by Dionysius of Halicarnassus as a protohistoric city of the Aborigines, located between the island of Issa (now Montisola) and Terni. Thanks to the discovery of settlements, it was possible to identify the protohistoric settlement of Marruvium precisely in the area of Colli sul Velino.
In Grotte di San Nicola, the impressive remains of the Roman villa of Quinto Assio can be found, which hosted Cicero during the dispute between Reatini and Ternani about the alleged damages caused by the emissary of Rome.
Today the town is a small village located on the border with Umbria, not far from the Ternana national road.
The Church of S. Maria Maggiore
In 1818, in Colli di Labro, the church of Santissima Annunziata was converted into an autonomous parish, becoming the Church of S. Maria Maggiore. Before then, the inhabitants went to the church in Labro. The ancient church, of a baroque style, underwent major alterations during the restoration works of 1965.
Conclusions
Colli sul Velino is a magical and fascinating place, where history and nature come together in a perfect combination. From natural beauty to historic past, this town will never cease to amaze you. We hope you found this small tour of Colli sul Velino interesting, and we invite you to discover these wonders in person.
