| Petrella Salto | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Lazio | |
| Territory | Cicolano | |
| Altitude | 786 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 102.93 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 1.197 (2015) | |
| Name inhabitants | Petrellani | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0746 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 02025 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Rocco (August 16) | |
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Petrella Salto is a center of the Lazio.
To know
Geographical notes
On the mountains of Cicolano, its territory overlooks the Lake of the Salto, born artificially following the construction of the Salto dam. Its fractions of Borgo San Pietro, Teglieto and Fiumata, which were located in the valley floor, were submerged by the waters of the dam; the villages were then rebuilt on the banks of the new reservoir, and thus developed a good tourist vocation.
Background
In the past the locality was also called Petrella of Cicoli. The name derives from the Latin petra from which stone and therefore stony ground. In 1598 one of the most famous crimes of the sixteenth century took place in the Rocca di Petrella, the assassination of Count Francesco Cenci, organized by his daughter Beatrice.
Until 1927 it was part of the Province ofthe Eagle, in Abruzzo and, from 1233 to 1861, for over 600 years, it was an integral part of the Giustizierato d'Abruzzo and of the Abruzzo Ulterior II province, in the district of Cittaducale, with L'Aquila as its capital.
How to orient yourself
Petrella Salto: full screen map.Neighborhoods
Its municipal territory also includes the hamlets of Borgo San Pietro, Capradosso, Castel Mareri, Cerreta, Colle della Sponga, Colle Rosso, Dam Salto, Fiumata, Offeio, Oiano, Pagliara, Piagge, San Martino, Staffoli, Teglieto
How to get
By plane
- Rome Ciampino Airport
- Rome Fiumicino Airport
By car
A1 Autostrada del Sole:
A1 Autostrada del Sole:- from the north follow the direction Rome, Grande Raccordo Anulare, Roma Nord, exit at Fiano Romano, take the SS 4 Salaria towards Rieti, cross Borgo Santa Maria, exit towards Rieti Est, follow the direction Avezzano - Varco Sabino, continue on the SS579, cross Casette and continue following signs for Petrella Salto.
- from the south exit a Cassino, to Avezzano continue in the direction Rome, take the A 25 motorway towards L'Aquila, continue on the A 24 motorway Rome-L'Aquila, exit a Salto Valley, continue on the SS 579, cross Collerosso, Mareri and continue in the direction Petrella Salto.
- From Rieti take the
SS 578 Salto-Cicolana, turn onto the SP 22 towards Petrella Salto.
SS 578 Salto-Cicolana, turn onto the SP 22 towards Petrella Salto.On the train
Railway station of Continue by bus with the Cotral Autolinee.
By bus
Cotral bus lines [1]
Cotral bus lines How to get around
What see
- 1 Monastery of Santa Filippa Mareri, piazza Santa Filippa (to Borgo San Pietro). Submerged by the waters, the ancient monastery of Santa Filippa Mareri dates back to the 13th century. During the summer, when the water level of the lake drops, part of the ancient building resurfaces. The monastery was rebuilt in the new village and some finds from the ancient monastery were transported there, including works of art and the body of the saint. In the new monastery the body of the saint is kept in an urn inside a chapel with some relics, including a habit and a separate heart in a reliquary.
- In the annexed museum there is an old door and a bell of the old monastery dating back to the 16th century and numerous paintings by Giorgio de Chirico donated by the painter himself. Among the works is a self-portrait from 1960.
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- Lake of the Salto. In the countries of Fiumata and of Borgo San Pietro (both along the northern shores) it is possible to access the coast through equipped and bathing beaches which also allow the rental of tourist equipment such as umbrellas, deck chairs, pedal boats and canoes.
- In recent years the basin has become an important reference point for lovers of wakeboard. Some prestigious national and international competitions, including the European championships, are held right in the Salto Lake.
- Summer tourism destination as well as fishing, the state road 578 and a secondary road system run along the entire perimeter, making much of its waters and the numerous valley inlets that characterize it easily accessible. The surrounding mainly wooded hills, the temperatures strongly mitigated by the presence of the lake and the aforementioned road connections make it a frequent destination for hikers not only from Lazio.
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Night clubs
- 1 Disco Bar "Chalet Altobelli", via della Spiaggia -Lago del Salto (to Borgo San Pietro), ☎ 39 0746 558088.
Where to eat
- 1 Miralago Restaurant pizzeria, Via Francesco Silvi, 13, ☎ 39 0746 558062.
- 2 La Terrazza Restaurant, Via Francesco Silvi, 4, ☎ 39 335 5654610.
- 3 The fisherman, Via Giuseppe Dominici, 11, ☎ 39 0746 558254.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 Hostel, Staffoli fraction, ☎ 39 0746 521021, 39 0746 522122, @[email protected].
- 2 Santa Filippa Mareri Monastery, Borgo San Pietro, ☎ 39 0746 558134.
Average prices
- 3 Locanda Colle Cerqueto, Locality Cerqueto Fiumata, ☎ 39 393 8390825, fax: 39 0746 559114, @[email protected]. Farmhouse
Safety
Pharmacies
- 1 San Rocco (to Petrella Santo), ☎ 39 0746 521289.
- 2 of the lake, Via Valle del Salto, 35 (in Borgo San Pietro), ☎ 39 0746 558074.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 3 Italian post, via Kennedy 2, ☎ 39 0746 521142.
Around
- Rieti - Considered by the authors of the classical age the geographical center of Italy (Umbilicus Italiae) was founded at the beginning of the Iron Age and became an important city of the Sabines; still today its territory is identified as "Sabina".
- L'Aquila - City of art and culture, regional capital, it has one of the most important historical centers in central Italy. Its major monuments (Santa Maria di Collemaggio, San Bernardino, as well as all the oldest part inside the walls) are returning to their former glory, torn from the destruction of the 2009 earthquake.
Itineraries
- Franciscan sanctuaries in the Rieti plain - A path of nature, faith and art in the Sabina crossed by San Francesco, to visit the four Sanctuaries of the Holy Valley: Greccio, Poggio Bustone, The Forest, Fonte Colombo.
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