Discover Torri In Sabina

When planning a stay in Torri in Sabina, you can choose between several themes: the archaeological remains of Forum Novum, sacred art and architecture, and historic village structures. Seasonal passages along the Aia stream are another option. If you are looking for a hotel, you can choose the focus of your stay according to your interests; visiting conditions vary from place to place.

Forum Novum: ancient city and finds

The remains of the municipium of Forum Novum were identified near the church of Santa Maria in Vescovio, in the present-day municipality of Torri in Sabina. Excavations uncovered the forum, basilica, tabernae, and several religious buildings in the city center. Vescovio is therefore a place where archaeological traces of an ancient city take center stage.

The Antiquarium in Vescovio, in Torri in Sabina, preserves finds from excavations at the archaeological site of Forum Novum. It offers another connection to the remains unearthed there. An active application process is in place for access to and use of the site. Take this process into account when planning your visit.

Sacred art and different historical periods

The Santuario Santa Maria in Vescovio contains frescoes in the nave, dated to around 1295 and attributed to the school of Pietro Cavallini. The sanctuary's architecture also points to a different period: the Romanesque bell tower probably dates from the 10th or 11th century. The approximate dating of the frescoes and the probable dating of the tower represent two distinct historical periods.

Another example is San Giovanni Battista. There, an artifact from the 6th century is reused as a baptismal font; the church also houses a 19th-century painting by Vincenzo Camuccini. Comparing these two details takes you from an older reused object to a painting from a much later period. This offers a way to explore sacred history not only through buildings but also through individual furnishings.

Rocchette and Rocchettine: village paths and fortifications

A walk through the village of Rocchette takes you past stone buildings, lanes carved into the rock, and walls that still show traces of the past. At the entrance to the old village, the gate bears the clearly visible date 1607, marking its construction. The walk brings together specific architectural features and a precisely dated detail.

The walls and fortifications of Rocchettine are dated to the 13th century. They were built at the same time as neighboring Rocchette. The dates differ: the gate in Rocchette bears a single year, while the walls and fortifications of Rocchettine are assigned to a century. This contrast gives you two different points of reference for the construction history of the villages.

Seasonal passages and regional routes

Between Tarano and Torri in Sabina, the Aia stream reveals stony passages in spring as rainfall eases. These passages are suitable for crossing on foot or on horseback. The season is essential for planning: the passages described depend on spring conditions along the stream. This natural feature differs from the archaeological and architectural traces explored here through particular buildings, finds, or historical dates.

The themed routes of the Museo Territoriale dell'Agro Foronovano offer a broader perspective. They extend across a vast area featuring evidence from the archaic, Roman, and medieval periods. These different periods provide a broad historical context, while Forum Novum, the sacred sites, and the village fortifications each draw attention to specific buildings and finds.

When planning your visit, you can take two different conditions into account: the stony passages along the Aia become accessible in spring as rainfall eases; an active application process is in place for access to and use of the archaeological site of Forum Novum. If you are looking for a hotel in Torri in Sabina, take your preferred focus and these conditions into account when planning your stay.

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