Fara in Sabina (province of Rieti) is a borgo of medieval origin perched on colle Buzio, between the Sabine mountains and the Tiber valley. Archaeological artefacts found in the surroundings suggest settlements dating back to prehistoric times; during the Renaissance, noble families built elegant residences in place of the old houses which modified the urban layout of the village, and the city walls and two entrance gates were added.
Many noble residences can be found along the narrow streets leading from porta Romana, including Palazzo Orsini, Palazzo Manfredi and Palazzo Martini. The piazza del Duomo features the bell tower and a water kiosk, the 15th century Palazzo Brancaleoni which houses the Civic Archaeological Museum, and the Collegiata di Sant’Antonino, also known as Fara Cathedral, by the school of Vignola.
Other significant buildings include the Monastery of the Hermit Poor Clares which includes the Museum of Silence, and the Church of St. James. The Path of St. Francis leads through Fara in Sabina to the Abbey of Farfa.
The most ancient olive tree in Europe, about 2,000 years old, stands in the hamlet of Canneto, with a trunk of approx. 7m in diameter.
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