waterfall
Cascata delle Marmore
A 165-meter man-made waterfall created by the ancient Romans in 271 BC, now one of Italy's most impressive cascades.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Lazio, Italy · Europe
Leonessa is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Monteleone di Spoleto, 20km from Cascata delle Marmore.
Leonessa is a town located in Lazio, Italy. With a population of 1,118, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Leonessa 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 Leonessa to your route.
Madonna di Loreto (Our Lady of Loreto) is a Roman Catholic church and convent located on Via Francesco Crispi just outside of the core of the town of Leonessa, province of Rieti, region of Lazio, central Italy.
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Leonessa is located in Lazio, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 42.5686 latitude, 12.9600 longitude.
Leonessa has a population of approximately 1,118 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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