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Saracinesco

Lazio, Italy · Europe

About Saracinesco

Saracinesco is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Mandela, 39km from Appian Way.

Saracinesco is a town located in Lazio, Italy. With a population of 88, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Saracinesco 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 Saracinesco to your route.

About Saracinesco

Saracinesco is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Italian region Lazio, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Rome. Saracinesco borders the following municipalities: Anticoli Corrado, Cerreto Laziale, Mandela, Rocca Canterano, Sambuci, Vicovaro. It lies on top of one of the

Read more highest mountains in the Aniene river valley. It has been described as situated "in a most singular and inaccessible position" and as "remarkable for the ancient costumes and customs of its inhabitants.", due to its location on a rocky outcrop towering 900 metres (3,000 ft) above the Aniene river valley. It is reached by branching off from the Rome-L'Aquila highway at the Vicovaro-Mandela exit and follow a steeply twisting mountain road that leads up to and ends at the town.

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Where is Saracinesco located?

Saracinesco is located in Lazio, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 42.0033 latitude, 12.9533 longitude.

What is the population of Saracinesco?

Saracinesco has a population of approximately 88 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
88
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lazio
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
42.0033, 12.9533

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 Saracinesco

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.

16 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Appian Way

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

39 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Galleria Borghese

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

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Colosseum

Ancient Roman amphitheatre built in 80 AD that once held 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests.

40 km · about 45 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.

40 km · about 45 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.

41 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Roman Forum

The sprawling ruins of the political and social heart of ancient Rome, once the center of the most powerful empire in the Western world.

41 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Saracinesco

  • 39 kmAppian WayOne of the earliest and most important Roman roads, stretching from Rome to Brindisi and still lined with ancient tombs and ruins.
  • 70 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Saracinesco.

Sambuci

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 916

Anticoli Corrado

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 886

Mandela

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 635

Roviano

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,370

Vicovaro

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 3,617

Ciciliano

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 1,117

Marano Equo

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 785

Cineto Romano

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 636

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