Trevi nel Lazio
Trevi nel Lazio: a beautiful story of an ancient Italian town
Trevi nel Lazio is a small Italian town located in the province of Frosinone in Lazio. With its 1701 inhabitants, this picturesque town is located between the Simbruini mountains to the north and the Ernici mountains to the south. In this brief reading, we will explore the history and geography of this ancient Italian town.
Physical geography
Territory
The municipal territory of Trevi nel Lazio extends over a mountainous and rocky surface, between the Simbruini and Ernici mountains. The area is characterized by a captivating and lush natural landscape, with forest and pre-alpine vegetation.
Climate
From a climatic point of view, Trevi nel Lazio is located in zone E, 2604 GR/G. The climate is generally pleasant and mild, with average temperatures ranging from 5°C to 20°C.
History
The history of Trevi nel Lazio dates back to ancient times, when the area was part of the territory of the equine peoples. With the advent of the Roman Empire, Trevi became an important center of cultural and economic development.
During this period, numerous monumental buildings were built, including an extra-urban sanctuary of which the votive deposits remain, the walls in square work that enclosed a restricted perimeter, a Roman Temple of which some Ionic-Italic Capital Orders remain, one of which is reused in the church of Santa Maria Assunta as a baptismal font.
During the late Roman Republic period, Trevi was an important municipality. Subsequently, Roman villas were implanted on the slopes facing the Aniene valley on square work terraces.
Trevi belonged to the Regio I Latium et Campania of the Augustan Italy regions. Its territory had the origin of the Acqua Marcia aqueduct. It was the seat of a diocese (the diocese of Trevi nel Lazio), which was incorporated in 1088 into the Diocese of Anagni.
In 1151, Trevi became the object of exchange between Pope Eugenius III and the Colonna brothers, Oddone and Carsidono, who in exchange ceded half of their share of Tuscolo to Monte Porzio Catone and Artena.
The fief was granted by Pope Alexander IV to his nephew, Rinaldo de Rubeis, in 1257 and then passed, under Pope Urban IV in 1262, to the territorial Abbey of Subiaco. Later, the fief returned to Rinaldo de Rubeis in 1264 under Pope Clement IV. In 1302 it was purchased by Pietro Caetani, brother of Pope Boniface VIII, and remained in the possession of the Caetani family until their expulsion in 1471 by the local population.
After the French parenthesis, Trevi nel Lazio returned under papal control and in 1473 was again assigned to the monastery of Subiaco, under whose temporal jurisdiction it remained until 1753 under Pope Benedict XV.
Conclusions
In summary, Trevi nel Lazio is a small Italian town with an ancient and fascinating history. The municipal territory extends between the Simbruini and Ernici mountains, offering a lush and captivating natural landscape. The history of Trevi dates back to ancient times and during the period of Roman rule, important monumental buildings were built that can still be admired today. Despite the different historical vicissitudes it has gone through, Trevi has managed to preserve its essence and beauty, becoming today an ideal place for those who want to relax and enjoy nature.
