Torrita Tiberina
Welcome to Torrita Tiberina!
If you're looking for a destination with a unique charm and surrounded by nature, then you're in the right place: welcome to Torrita Tiberina! This Italian town is located in the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, in the Tiber Valley. With just over a thousand inhabitants, Torrita Tiberina is rich in history and natural beauty.
Exploring the Territory
The town is located in an area classified as zone D, 1773 GR/G according to the Italian climate classification. The territory is characterized by the bends and floodplains shaped by the Tiber River, which create absolutely suggestive landscapes.
The History of Torrita Tiberina
The toponym "Turritula" first appears in a historical document dating back to 747 AD, in which Charlemagne donates the territories to the Benedictine monks of Sant'Andrea in Flumine. During the construction period of the bridge in Montorso sul Tevere, in 1902-1903, a labor agitation occurred which has been documented in the State Archives of Rome.
What to See in Torrita Tiberina
The town offers several attractions of great interest, including the archaeological areas of the Archaic Settlement Colli della Città and the Necropolis of Grotte Pinte. Additionally, you can't miss the religious architectures, such as the Church of San Tommaso Apostolo (originally a chapel of the castle) which preserves paintings by Pinturicchio and Carlo Maratta, or the Church of S. Maria del Monte, dating back to the 11th century and with a painting from 1200. Also, don't forget to visit the Tombs of Aldo Moro, our martyr statesman of the Italian democratic Republic.
In the town of Torrita Tiberina, you'll also find numerous civil architectures, including the Baronial Palace (also known as Palazzo Savelli), which dates back to the 12th century and has now become a hotel and restaurant.
Nature in Torrita Tiberina
The territory of Torrita Tiberina is protected by the Natura 2000 network "Habitat" SIC (Site of Community Interest) ZPS (Special Protection Zone). Additionally, the area is famous for the production of Soratte extra-virgin olive oil, which has obtained the DOP Soratte protected designation of origin.
Among the natural areas of greatest interest, we find the Nazzano Natural Reserve, Tevere-Farfa, which is home to an extraordinary variety of animal and plant species.
Must-See Itineraries
The town of Torrita Tiberina is part of the Etruscan fords and the Tiber Valley Itinerary, within the project of the Protected Areas System of Lazio, Le Strade dei Parchi. This route will take you to discover the river landscapes and small villages in northern Lazio, overlooking the Tiber Valley. The route consists of four stages, from Monterosi to Calcata, from Calcata to Sant'Oreste, from Sant'Oreste to Torrita Tiberina and from Torrita Tiberina to Civitella San Paolo.
The Population of Torrita Tiberina
The town of Torrita Tiberina has just over a thousand inhabitants, including a small community of foreign residents. As of December 31, 2010, the foreign population residing in Torrita Tiberina was 97 people, with the most represented groups coming from Romania, Albania, and India.
The Administration of Torrita Tiberina
The town of Torrita Tiberina has a long and interesting history, dating back to 1872 when it changed its name from "Torrita" to "Torrita Tiberina". Currently, the mayor is Giuseppe Giudice, who has been leading the municipal administration since 2019.
We've come to the end of our tour of Torrita Tiberina. If you're looking for a place where you can enjoy the peace and beauty of nature while immersing yourself in Italian history and culture, then this is the place for you. Come and discover all the best that Torrita Tiberina has to offer, we're sure you'll be enchanted!
