
The medieval village of Greccio is perched on a rocky rampart at the foot of Mount Lacerone, with lovely views over the Rieti valley. It was probably founded by a Greek colony from which it derives its name. The earliest records date back to the founding of the Castrum and battles with neighbouring communities in the eleventh century. At the turn of 1100, the castrum Greciae experienced a period of great demographic and urban development in the form of immigration from neighbouring towns. In 1242 it was destroyed by the troops of Frederick II of Swabia, who was at war against the Holy See and, failing to conquer Rieti, he gave orders to make 'fire and sword' in the area of Rieti. A second looting took place in 1799 by Napoleonic troops. The ancient village still retains its structure, typical of a fortified "castrum", in which stands the remains of the castle, dating back to the eleventh century.
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The Chapel of St. Francis
The chapel is located on the summit of the mountain, at an altitude of 1205…

Hermitage of San Francesco
Legend has it that St. Francis chose this steep place for a child who threw…

Church of Santa Maria del Giglio
Baroque style, the Church is very similar to St Michael Archangel. A single nave covered…

Church of Saint Michael Archangel
The baroque church was built in 1636 in Baroque style. It has a single nave…
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Festival of the Franciscani First Course
Traditional dishes include 'Saccottini with heart of Orange', 'gnocchi with truffles' and ‘fraticelli al sapore…

Museum M.A.C.S.
Museum of Contemporary Art ‘Sensorialismo’ wants to represent the sensory side of painting. In 2012,…

Nativity Scene Museum
The Museum is located in the ancient church of Santa Maria and in another building.…

Source of Lupetto
In Greccio there are beautiful and abundant water sources including mineral water from the "Source…