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The waterfall was built to feed a canal, probably built by the populations that lived in this area even before the arrival of the Romans (at least the 5th century BC) and later, in the 1940s, the same canal fed a hydroelectric plant, now decommissioned. Currently, the canal is passable on foot (or by mountain bike) and connects the waterfall to the gorge below the town of Corchiano. The entire route, without difficulties, lasts about thirty minutes.

The waterfall is located in an area known as “Orto del Sambuco”, along the course of the Rio Fratta. This place is characterized by a small grassy plain where the Rio Fratta creates a suggestive waterfall. In the immediate vicinity there is also an ancient Roman humpback bridge, adding a historical element to the natural landscape

The Church of the Madonna del Soccorso dates back to the 15th century, it is a work of great architectural value, so much so that it was declared a national monument at the beginning of the 20th century (1902). It is said that the project was carried out by Giuliano da Sangallo, a famous architect of the Renaissance period. The church has an imposing façade, characterized by a large staircase and decorated with columns and pillars in peperino, the typical volcanic stone of the area. The central portal is particularly elaborate and above it there is a beautiful rose window. One of the most interesting elements is the mosaic of the Madonna del Soccorso, which replaced an ancient painting unfortunately stolen in the 1930s. The walls of the church are decorated with frescoes by the Torresani brothers, which tell the story of the foundation of the church and religious scenes. Particularly notable is the Cappella del Paradiso, with its frescoes attributed to the Zuccari or Torresani. The Church of the Madonna del Soccorso is not only a place of worship, but also an important historical and artistic testimony. Its similarity to the more famous Basilica della Madonna della Quercia in Viterbo increases its interest for architecture enthusiasts. Furthermore, under the church there is an ossuary where the Augustinian fathers were buried, adding an element of mystery and history to the already fascinating structure.

This stretch of dirt road between Corchiano and Borghetto is truly spectacular. The view ranges from Mount Cimino, Mount Soratte, Monti Sabini and the nearby Mount Cosce. The road is well beaten, up to the quarry near Borghetto, and it is a real pleasure to pedal.

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Between Ponzano, Filacciano and a bend in the Tiber.

Here you enter the Nazzano, Tevere-Farfa Regional Nature Reserve where it is possible to discover a particularly valuable naturalistic environment.