Sutri
Welcome to Sutri, a jewel of the province of Viterbo in Lazio
If you're looking for a place to relax, surrounded by the beauty of nature, Sutri is the perfect destination for you! This town in Italy, located in the province of Viterbo in Lazio, is famous for its ancient origins and for the historical landmarks that can still be visited today.
Discovering the physical geography of Sutri
Sutri is situated on a tuff hill that overlooks the Cassia road, in the heart of the Lazio countryside. This town, with a population of 6,609 inhabitants, is located at an altitude of 376 meters above sea level and enjoys a Mediterranean climate that makes it pleasant to visit in any season.
Thanks to its ancient origins and its natural and historical beauty, Sutri is the perfect place to organize a cultural visit in the midst of nature.
The historical landmarks of Sutri
The town of Sutri is famous for the numerous historical landmarks that can still be admired today. Among the most interesting are the Roman amphitheater, entirely excavated in tuff, the Etruscan necropolis, composed of dozens of tombs also excavated in tuff, the Etruscan walls incorporated into the medieval ones, and the Romanesque Cathedral.
Even Petrarca, in his letter to Cardinal Giovanni Colonna, describes Sutri enthusiastically, testifying to the beauty of the landscape and the majesty of its monuments.
The history of Sutri
The history of Sutri is evidenced by the numerous archaeological findings that document different historical periods. The origins of this city are very ancient and probably date back to the Bronze Age.
According to legend, the foundation of Sutri is attributed to an ancient people of eastern navigators, the Pelasgians, or to the deity Saturn, represented in the town's coat of arms with three wheat grains in his hand.
During the Etruscan domination period, this city experienced strong development as an agricultural and commercial center, thanks to its strategic position along the Cassia road.
Subsequently, Sutri was invaded by various barbarian hordes on their way to Rome, playing the role of a bulwark of the consulate and the empire.
Between the fifth and eighth centuries, the city was involved in the struggles between Lombards and Byzantines, and in 728 the Lombard king Liutprand offered the city and the surrounding lands to Pope Gregory II, thus starting the temporal domain of the Church.
In 1046, a council was held in Sutri that put an end to the East-West Schism; Pope Clement II was elected there.
In the feudal age, the city was at the center of the clashes between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines, which culminated in a fire that destroyed part of the village in 1433, by the hand of Nicolo Fortebraccio.
Visiting Sutri today
Today, Sutri is a quiet town where you can stroll through the alleys and admire the historical landmarks. The municipality also offers tourists the opportunity to enjoy the landscape and the nature that surrounds it, thanks to the greenery of the surrounding countryside and the presence of the Bracciano-Martignano Natural Park.
You'll have the opportunity to spend pleasant days near Lake Bracciano, famous for its crystal-clear waters and its natural beauty.
Choose Sutri for your next trip, and you will be enchanted by its historical landmarks and the majesty of its territory.
