Case Alte: Hilltop Village with Roman Cisterns

Case Alte combines its position on the crest of a gentle hill with a distinctive historical feature: the village is home to the largest and best-preserved group of Roman cisterns in Sant'Omero. Other highlights include the small church of Santa Maria Assunta on the main square, beautiful panoramic views, and cultivated land around the village. This gives you several specific points to consider when choosing a vacation rental: Roman building history, the hilltop setting, and an agricultural landscape.

Hilltop Setting and Landscape

Case Alte lies on the crest of a gentle hill and is surrounded by cultivated land. Beautiful panoramic views can be seen from Case Alte. This gives a concrete sense of the village's landscape: an elevated position, visible panoramas, and land in use. If you are weighing the surroundings alongside historic buildings when searching for a vacation rental, these features can inform your choice of location. They offer a distinct perspective on Case Alte, different from the stories surrounding the cisterns and the church.

Roman Cisterns in Case Alte

Case Alte is home to the largest and best-preserved group of Roman cisterns in Sant'Omero. The Budiani cistern consists of two large, interconnected chambers. The Budiani cistern consists of two large, interconnected chambers. Budiani's two chambers make the architecture tangible, while the description of the group marks Case Alte's historical significance. For travelers interested in Roman building history, this is a clearly defined cultural point of interest to consider when choosing a holiday destination.

Church and Local History

The small church of Santa Maria Assunta stands on Case Alte's main square. It was built more recently in memory of the ancient Santa Maria de Cellis, which no longer exists. This links a more recent church building with the memory of an ancient predecessor—a different historical perspective from that offered by the Roman cisterns. The original historic center consisted of a cluster of farmhouses on the hilltop. The settlement's former layout is therefore part of Case Alte's history, alongside its individual buildings. This gives you several specific themes to consider when choosing where to stay: Roman building history, religious heritage, or the agricultural origins of the historic center.

Access and Nature

A narrow road descends into the surrounding countryside from the northern corner of Sant'Omero's walls, then climbs to the village after just over a kilometer. This sequence gives a clear picture of the route to the hilltop village and is a practical consideration when choosing your vacation rental. There is also a specific connection to nature: bee-eaters nest along Via Case Alte. If you are interested in birdlife as well as buildings and local history, this adds another perspective on Case Alte to its cultural themes.

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