Discover Magliano Sabina

Magliano Sabina combines a strongly medieval old town with archaeological history, trails through the hills and unique experiences on the Tiber. When planning your trip, it is worth choosing between culture, nature, regional cuisine and sporting excursions. This allows you to select holiday accommodation in Magliano Sabina according to your preferred focus, without limiting yourself to just one way of exploring the area.

Archaeology and medieval townscape

An important starting point for anyone interested in culture is the Museo civico archeologico di Magliano Sabina in Palazzo Gori. The museum extends over three floors. The finds are arranged according to their origin and presented chronologically, making it possible to follow the development of the region through different historical periods. The ground floor displays materials from the Middle and Upper Palaeolithic, associated with very ancient sites along the Tiber.

The second floor is dedicated to the Hellenistic period, Romanisation and the Middle Ages in the Sabine territories. Those travelling with children can plan the museum visit as a hands-on exploration of past ways of life, while adults can gain additional historical insights. There are also interesting details outside the museum: the Bishop's Palace in Magliano Sabina was built in 1593, and the cathedral has a clock with a six-hour dial and only one hand.

Trails, green spaces and experiences on the Tiber

For a more active stay, the Sentiero della Fonte e del Santuario di Santa Maria di Uliano combines a nature excursion with a walk. The trail begins at the Pineta comunale, passes through Chiorano and the hills to the old church of Uliano, and then reaches the spring there. The Santuario di Santa Maria di Uliano is a pilgrimage destination throughout the area and an expression of deep devotion to the Virgin Mary.

Another visitor route is Alberi di Magliano. It includes mapped green spaces, tree species marked on maps and QR codes on the trees providing information about local species. This also allows you to focus your stay on discovering the area's natural history. Anyone wishing to experience the Tiber from the water can choose from six canoe tours led by experienced guides, which depart from and return to the ecOstello Magliano Sabina. They explore the Tiber and some of its tributaries, focusing on river landscapes, flora and fauna, villages and places of artistic and historical interest. One tour begins in Ponte Felice near Magliano Sabina and follows the Tiber to Collevecchio.

Local cuisine and historical traditions

Regional products and dishes also contribute to the special atmosphere of Magliano Sabina. Traditional olive cultivation shapes the town; olive oil is associated with DOC and DOP designations. Winegrowing is also part of the local character and is linked to DOC and IGT wines. Traditional dishes include strozzapreti, pasta with chickpeas or beans, polenta with pork padellaccia, mazzafegate and abbacchio a scottadito.

A cultural highlight is the Giostra del Gonfalone, a historical re-enactment. Its climax is the Palio dell’Anello, an equestrian competition in which riders from the four historic contrade compete for the Gonfalone. A hot-air balloon experience over the Tiber Valley in the Sabina region was also organised, with the meeting point at Bar Conti in Magliano Sabina. When planning your trip, you should check such special programme items according to your specific travel dates.

Magliano Sabina as a starting point for planning your trip

If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can first decide whether museums and the old town, nature trails, canoeing experiences or regional cuisine should be the focus of your trip. An integrated map, suggested routes and information boards with QR codes are available for the historic monuments of Magliano Sabina. This makes it easier to find your way around independently without limiting your exploration to a single tour.

Anyone wishing to visit other places afterwards will also find Poggio Bustone, Poggio Vittiano, Montopoli Di Sabina, Poggio Nativo, Cittaducale, Contigliano, Stimigliano and Pian De' Valli in this selection. This allows you to compare Magliano Sabina with other destinations and tailor your accommodation search to your preferred mix of history, nature, water and cuisine.

For the broader travel overview: Rieti.