San Biagio Saracinisco
Welcome to San Biagio Saracinisco!
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about San Biagio Saracinisco, a small town in Lazio, located on the southern side of the Mainarde mountains, with a territory that extends from the Mollarino river to the mountains. Only 299 people live in San Biagio, but despite this, the town offers many interesting activities and wonderful places to visit.
Discovering the Territory of San Biagio Saracinisco
Physical Geography
As I mentioned earlier, San Biagio Saracinisco is located in a mountainous area, within the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. This characteristic makes our town a perfect place for nature lovers, with landscapes characterized by mountains, forests, and pastures. Let's not forget the presence of the artificial lake of Lago Selva: a true oasis for those who love sport fishing and windsurfing.
Climate
Regarding the climate, San Biagio Saracinisco has a semi-continental climate with cold winters and cool summers. However, in the summer, if a North African anticyclone arrives, temperatures can skyrocket.
History of San Biagio Saracinisco
Learning about the history of a place allows us to appreciate it even more. In San Biagio Saracinisco, the past is very ancient, dating back to the Paleolithic era, with the presence of nomadic hunters looking for new territories. Subsequently, small fortified settlements were developed on the plateau called Gallo. In pre-Roman times, the town was inhabited by the Samnites, who often clashed with the Romans along the Sora-Venafro-Capua mountain road. With the decline of the Roman Empire, the territory was occupied by Barbarians, such as the Visigoths of Alaric I, the Vandals, the Heruli, the Lombards and the Saracens, North African peoples who settled in strategic places to carry out raids. The name "Saracinisco" comes precisely from the presence of the latter. After their defeat in the Battle of Garigliano (915), some bands of Saracens found refuge in these areas from where they were driven out by the locals.
How to Visit San Biagio Saracinisco
San Biagio Saracinisco is a small town but offers many activities for visitors. First of all, you can take walks in the surrounding areas to discover the natural landscapes and the history of the territory, such as the necropolis on the crest of Uomo Morto. There are also places of worship, such as the church of San Biagio, from which the town takes its name, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, located on the hill of Pratola. For lovers of sport fishing and windsurfing, Lake Selva is definitely a must-see.
Conclusions
San Biagio Saracinisco is a small town with great charm, where nature and history blend to create a unique territory. I hope this summary has given you a good idea of our town and that it has encouraged you to come and visit us! We are waiting for you with open arms!
