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Poggio Mirteto

Lazio, Italy · Europe

About Poggio Mirteto

Poggio Mirteto is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Salisano, 32km from Cascata delle Marmore.

Poggio Mirteto is a town located in Lazio, Italy. With a population of 3,343, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Poggio Mirteto 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 Poggio Mirteto to your route.

About Poggio Mirteto

Poggio Mirteto is a comune (municipality) is situated in the Tiber Valley area of the region of Latium, Italy. Administratively Poggio Mirteto is in the province of Rieti (formerly part of the province of Perugia) and geographically this municipality is about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Rome and about 20

Read more kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Rieti. According to Giuseppe Marocco's 1833 book the name Poggio Mirteto means the "knoll with plenty of Myrtus plants" because in its territory there would be plenty of Myrtus plants (called mirto in Italian, which is where the adjective mirteto comes from) and the old town was built on a knoll which in Italian is translated with the toponym Poggio. Poggio Mirteto Cathedral, formerly seat of its own bishops, became the episcopal see of the Bishop of the Suburbicarian Diocese of Sabina-Poggio Mirteto.

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Where is Poggio Mirteto located?

Poggio Mirteto is located in Lazio, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 42.2676 latitude, 12.6884 longitude.

What is the population of Poggio Mirteto?

Poggio Mirteto has a population of approximately 3,343 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
3,343
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lazio
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
42.2676, 12.6884

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 Poggio Mirteto

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Vallelunga Circuit

Rome's historic racetrack, opened in 1951 north of the city and named after F1 pioneer Piero Taruffi. A staple of Italian GT racing with regular open track days for road drivers.

29 km · about 35 min drive

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.

32 km · about 35 min 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

ancient ruins

Hadrian's Villa

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

37 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Galleria Borghese

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

43 km · about 50 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

cafe

Ducati Caffè Rome

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

44 km · about 50 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Poggio Mirteto

  • 48 kmAppian WayOne of the earliest and most important Roman roads, stretching from Rome to Brindisi and still lined with ancient tombs and ruins.
  • 74 kmCampo ImperatoreA vast high-altitude plateau beneath the Gran Sasso peaks, an 'Little Tibet' drive in Abruzzo's national park.

Driving in Italy

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

When to drive here

April to October

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