Discover Fabrica – History and Nature

If you choose a holiday apartment in Fabrica for a trip combining history, art, and nature, you will find a range of points of interest in the town and throughout the municipality of Fabrica di Roma. Falerii Novi is a Roman city in the present-day municipality of Fabrica di Roma, located roughly halfway between Fabrica di Roma and Civita Castellana. The Cistercian abbey church of Santa Maria di Falleri was built at the end of the 12th century on the initiative of monks from Savoy.

Roman Traces, Churches, and the Medieval Centre

In the historic centre of Fabrica di Roma, the Castello Farnese with its tall tower and the Collegiata di San Silvestro Papa together define the town’s characteristic medieval appearance. The Collegiata preserves Renaissance frescoes by the Torresani brothers. They decorate the entire apse and are based on the school of Raphael.

Another prominent landmark is the Castello di Fabrica, a powerful palace-fortress with corner towers. Its history dates back to the year 1000. The present structure was shaped in the 12th century by the Prefects of Vico and expanded in the 16th century by the Farnese family. The Church of Santa Maria della Pietà dates from the 15th century, has an octagonal ground plan with a nave projecting in front, and preserves 16th-century frescoes.

Routes through Lazio and Nature Experiences

The Via Amerina passes through the municipality of Fabrica di Roma in Lazio. In addition, the nature trail from Fabrica di Roma runs through the forests of Bandita and Quartaccio. It was equipped with colour-coded signs for different routes for cycling, walking, and horseback riding.

The nature trail also included two fitness areas with benches, poles, parallel bars, and balance beams. If you are planning a stay in Fabrica with your holiday apartment focused more on nature and activities, you can consider the Via Amerina, the nature trail, and the forests of Bandita and Quartaccio as separate areas of interest.

Local Events and Traditions

The Corsa della Macchina di San Matteo takes place every year. Members of the brotherhood carry the canopy bearing the image of the saint uphill from the Corso della Circonvallazione to Piazza Duomo. The Sagra del Fagiolo Carne also takes place in September.

When choosing a holiday apartment, you can therefore first determine the focus of your trip. Art and architectural history lead to Falerii Novi, Santa Maria di Falleri, the churches, and the castles. The Via Amerina, the nature trail, and the forests provide different points of focus. The annual Corsa della Macchina di San Matteo and the Sagra del Fagiolo Carne complement these local features with recurring traditions and a seasonal event.

More Destinations to Choose From

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To the higher-level travel overview: Viterbo.