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Cretone

Lazio, Italy · Europe

About Cretone

Cretone works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sant'Angelo Romano, 15km from Hadrian's Villa.

Cretone is a town located in Lazio, Italy. With a population of 1,120, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cretone sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cretone to your route.

About Cretone

Cretone is a frazione of the comune of Palombara Sabina, in the Province of Rome, Italy.

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Cretone offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cretone located?

Cretone is located in Lazio, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 42.0712 latitude, 12.7036 longitude.

What is the population of Cretone?

Cretone has a population of approximately 1,120 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,120
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lazio
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
42.0712, 12.7036

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Cretone

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Villa d'Este (Tivoli)

A Renaissance cardinal's villa near Rome with one of the finest Italian gardens, featuring hundreds of elaborate fountains and water features.

14 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Hadrian's Villa

The vast ruined country retreat of Emperor Hadrian, a sprawling complex of pools, baths and pavilions.

15 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Galleria Borghese

An intimate villa museum with breathtaking Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian.

25 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Ducati Caffè Rome

A brand experience cafe in central Rome where Italian motorcycle heritage meets espresso culture on Via Tomacelli.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Trevi Fountain

Rome's largest and most famous baroque fountain where visitors toss coins to ensure their return to the Eternal City.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Spanish Steps

A monumental stairway of 135 steps in the heart of Rome connecting Piazza di Spagna to the Trinita dei Monti church.

26 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Castel Sant'Angelo

A towering cylindrical fortress on the banks of the Tiber in Rome, originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian.

27 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Pantheon

A perfectly preserved 2,000-year-old Roman temple with the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome and its iconic oculus.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Cretone

  • 28 kmAppian WayOne of the earliest and most important Roman roads, stretching from Rome to Brindisi and still lined with ancient tombs and ruins.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cretone.

Castel Chiodato

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 1,654

Sant'Angelo Romano

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,931

Palombara Sabina

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 6,044

Mentana

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 17,047

Montecelio

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 3,165

Monterotondo

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 37,225

Moricone

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 2,383

Montelibretti

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 3,824

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