Holiday apartment in Nazzano: nature, culture and local festivals

Nazzano combines the Tiber river landscape with a historic town centre and a blend of nature observation, art and local tradition.

A holiday apartment in Nazzano between nature and local history

When choosing a holiday apartment in Nazzano, you can consider nature and history as two guiding themes for your plans. An MTB tour can start at the Nazzano car park at the beginning of the protected area and lead across mostly flat terrain, without including the climbs to the three villages. In the Nazzano Tevere-Farfa Regional Nature Reserve, observation hides along the various paths make it possible to watch the river without disturbing the waterbirds found there.

Culture in the historic centre

The historic centre of Nazzano was laid out in a spiral from the old fortress. Castello Savelli dates from the 13th century and has two distinctive towers. From the bridge leading to the main entrance of Castello Savelli, there is a view of a bend in the Tiber. The Museo del Fiume is located in the historic centre at the foot of the ancient Castello Savelli. It includes a natural history section and an archaeological section, a room for temporary exhibitions and a multipurpose hall.

The churches also each have their own distinctive features. The three-aisled interior of the Chiesa di Sant’Antimo preserves Cosmatesque mosaics, a 10th-century pulpit and 15th-century frescoes attributed to Antoniazzo Romano. The church stands on a hill and can be reached via a path with steps. The Chiesa di Santa Maria Consolatrice was consecrated in 1488 and dedicated to this patronage; it also preserves a fragment of a fresco depicting the Virgin Mary and Child, attributed to the circle around Antoniazzo Romano.

Churches, woodland and local traditions

The quieter side of Nazzano includes the Church and Monastery of San Francesco: both are located in a centuries-old forest of holm oaks and oaks. The first Franciscan settlement associated with the monastery dates back to Saint Anthony of Padua and was founded in 1299. On the occasion of the patron saint’s feast on 11 May, the Sant’Antimo banner is carried in a procession.

Festivals and choosing your accommodation

Culinary events are also part of the local annual calendar. The Sagra degli gnocchi al castrato is associated with the last Sunday in March, the Sagra delle pappardelle al cinghiale with 25 April and the Sagra della polenta with the second Sunday in October. When choosing a holiday apartment or accommodation in Nazzano, you can weigh up your personal priorities: nature observation, a possible MTB tour, art and churches in the town centre, or a stay around one of these festival dates. The different experiences thus provide concrete guidance for choosing where to stay.

Further places to discover

For more places to discover independently: Ciciliano, Tragliatella Campitello, Santa Maria Di Galeria, Aranova, Fiumicino, Nettuno, Gallicano Nel Lazio, Zagarolo.

For the broader travel overview: Rome.