Renowned tourist area located within an oasis of tranquillity at the foot of Mount Terminillo, along the banks of the Velino river, the city of Rieti is traditionally believed to be the exact geographic centre of the Peninsula and therefore is called Umbilicus Italiae, i.e. “the navel of Italy.”
Already popular since the days of ancient Rome, the Baths of Cottorella are a renowned treatment centre, particularly esteemed by Emperor Vespasian, Pope Gregory IX and Bramante, who contributed with their presence to the centuries-old success of this complex.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Cottorella is an ancient medieval town that stands in the centre of the Rieti Valley. It is worth mentioning, in the surrounding area, the so-called Sacred Valley with the sanctuary of Greccio, Fonte Colombo, La Foresta and Poggio Bustone.
CONTACTS
Indirizzo: Via Fonte Cottorella, 19, 02100 Rieti, Italia
Tel: 0746271640