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Το Frasso Sabino είναι ένα χωριό της Sabina reatina με ρίζες τουλάχιστον από την πρώιμη μεσαιωνική περίοδο, στενά συνδεδεμένο με την Αββαεία της Farfa. Η πρώτη γνωστή τεκμηριωμένη αναφορά του χρονολογείται στο 955, στο Regestum Farfense, όπου εμφανίζεται ως «locus ubi dicitur ad Frassum». Το 1055, ο Alberto, γιος του Gibbone, δώρισε το κάστρο του Frasso στον ηγούμενο της Farfa, Berardo I, επιβεβαιώνοντας τη σημασία του κέντρου στο εδαφικό σύστημα της αββαείας. Ήδη από το 1118, ωστόσο, το Frasso δεν βρισκόταν πλέον υπό τη δικαιοδοσία της Farfa, ούτε το 1198 αναφέρεται μεταξύ των περιουσιακών στοιχείων που επιβεβαιώθηκαν στην αββαεία από τον πάπα Ιννοκέντιο Γ΄. Μεταξύ του 14ου και του 15ου αιώνα, το φέουδο πέρασε στους Brancaleoni, για να περάσει στη συνέχεια το 1441 στην κατοχή των Cesarini μέσω του γάμου του Orso Cesarini με τη Simodea Brancaleoni. Μετά από διάφορες διαμάχες με τους Savelli, οι Cesarini εδραίωσαν οριστικά την κυριαρχία τους το 1573 και διατήρησαν την κατοχή του τόπου μέχρι το 1817. Ακόμη και το όνομα της πόλης έχει αμφισβητούμενες ρίζες: σύμφωνα με μια παράδοση, θα προερχόταν από τους άφθονους κάποτε φράξους, ενώ άλλες υποθέσεις το συνδέουν με το fraxum ως φυλάκιο ή με τη θέση «ανάμεσα στους βράχους» κοντά στις πηγές του Farfa. Συνοπτικά, η ιστορία του Frasso Sabino είναι αυτή ενός μικρού κάστρου της Sabina που γεννήθηκε στην τροχιά της Farfa, μετατράπηκε αργότερα σε φέουδο ευγενών και παρέμεινε για αιώνες ένα σημαντικό προπύργιο της περιοχής.

The village of Rigatti has medieval origins, having probably been built in the 12th century. Its history is closely linked to the parish church of Santa Maria in Rivogatti, dating back to 1153, around which the settlement developed. Over the centuries, Rigatti has been part of various domains: • Papal State • Kingdom of Naples (in some periods) • Fiefdom of the Mareri family for a long time. The village has had a strategic role, with its castle in visual communication with other military structures in the area, such as the castles of Girgenti and Marcetelli. the baronial palace of Rigatti, originally a medieval castle from the 12th century, was transformed into a noble residence during the Renaissance. It has a characteristic trapezoidal shape and a central keep tower, today it is the Caprioli house and houses a painting depicting the Mareri family coat of arms.

Rocca Sinibalda dominates the lush Turano Valley from above, the second most important river in Sabina after the Velino. The village is dominated by a castle founded around 1060. It was rebuilt as a fortress and noble residence in the 1630s by Cardinal Alessandro Cesarini who hired the famous Sienese architect Baldassarre Peruzzi for the occasion. It can only be visited on certain days. It is therefore advisable to inform yourself before departure.

Small village overlooking Lake Piediluco

"Following the repeated barbarian invasions first, and of the Saracens afterwards, Selci was founded, which takes its name from the nearby Roman road which was, in fact, paved with large flint paving stones. Therefore, following the destruction of Forum Novum , the population, seeking refuge, built the village at the top of a hill. Consequently, the town was fortified with walls and, subsequently, this simple urban agglomeration was transformed into a castrum. From a castle, Selci became a municipality and, when the Church of Rome expanded its possessions, the inhabitants of Selci also swore their subjection to the pope. Today, its surrounding walls and the mighty tower which develops with a square plan and which still dominates Selci are, almost certainly, the ancient vestiges depicting the first fortification of the ancient Silicij castrum. Once past the urban gate, you enter its historic centre, where you can admire the Church dedicated to the Holy Savior and, on the left side, the tourist's view will be attracted by a small square with a tower. Even if combined with late constructions, you can still admire the old walls that defended the entire town". https://www.scoprilasabina.it/cosa-vedere/selci/

Cittareale is a small, anonymous-looking village which however hides an incredible history. Here, in fact, Titus Flavius Vespasian, Roman emperor, was born. Roberto d'Angiò and Manfredi di Svevia also passed through it, leaving a legacy of the beautiful castle, which can still be visited today, located close to the town.

This small town is actually the most populous hamlet of Borgorose. The old village still maintains its medieval matrix intact, with the castle and the circular tower clearly visible. From here several paths start within the Duchess Mountains. In the small town there is also an archeology museum dedicated to the ancient Equi people.

The Castle of Rocca Sinibalda, located in the province of Rieti, has a rich and fascinating history. Its construction dates back to the 10th century and was built to defend the surrounding area and control the territory. Over the centuries, the castle passed between various noble families, including the Savellis, the Orsinis and the Sinibaldis, from which it takes its name.