Farfa Valley
Castelnuovo di Farfa
Castelnuovo di Farfa is one of the Sabina villages most closely connected with olive-oil culture. Through lanes, historic palaces, olive groves and the Sabina Olive Oil Museum, it tells the story of a territory where farming landscapes meet art, rural memory and the nature of the Farfa river.
Farfa Valley
Castelnuovothe village of olive oil
Castelnuovo di Farfa is one of the symbolic places of Sabina olive oil. The village unfolds among lanes, historic palaces and views across the countryside, in a territory where olive groves are not simply scenery but a living part of local identity.
At the heart of the village is the Sabina Olive Oil Museum, an itinerary connecting agricultural history, contemporary art, Palazzo Perelli and the historic centre. Here olive oil is presented not merely as a product, but as culture, work, family memory and a language of the land.
On this page you can
- Explore the historic village among lanes, views, palaces and overlooks across the Farfa Valley
- Discover its deep connection with Sabina PDO olive oil and the Olive Oil Museum
- Find your way among places to see, local flavours, hospitality and nearby destinations
Olive Oil Museum
An itinerary devoted to Sabina olive-oil culture through history, art and territory.
Palazzo Perelli
One of the central spaces in the museum story and the historic life of the village.
Sabina olive groves
Countryside, olive trees and olive-oil production are essential parts of local identity.
Farfa Valley
A green agricultural landscape accompanying the village and its routes.
What to see
Castelnuovoto discover
Olive oil, art and nature in the Farfa Valley
Castelnuovo di Farfa is best understood through its relationship with olive oil, historic palaces and the natural landscape of the Farfa. The centre contains the Sabina Olive Oil Museum, churches, noble residences and routes linking the village with the countryside and the river gorges.
- The Sabina Olive Oil Museum, the cultural heart of the village
- Historic palaces, gardens and landmarks in the old centre
- Churches and religious places connected with art, devotion and local memory
- The Farfa Gorges, a natural landscape of water, rock and vegetation
In the village and nearby
Local producers
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Montelibretti · 11,1 km
Antico Casale Falconieri
In the heart of Sabina, in Montelibretti, Antico Casale Falconieri preserves the olive-growing tradition of Azienda Agricola Marchesi, founded in 1996. Surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and featuring its own olive mill, the estate produces high-quality extra virgin olive oil, including Sabina PDO, Roma PGI, organic and single-varietal oils, as well as flavored olive oils. A true expression of the region's excellence, combining tradition and innovation while offering olive oil tourism experiences, guided mill tours, and tastings that reveal the flavors and heritage of Sabina.
Montelibretti · 11,3 km
Azienda Agricola Gerli
Tra gli uliveti di Montelibretti, l’Azienda Agricola Gerli porta avanti una tradizione agricola fondata sull’esperienza familiare, sulla passione per la terra e sull’attenzione alla qualità. Su circa nove ettari di uliveto, l’azienda si dedica alla produzione di olio extravergine d’oliva e alla coltivazione di frutta di stagione, valorizzando i prodotti genuini del territorio. Una realtà agricola che coniuga tradizione e innovazione, mantenendo un forte legame con la Sabina e con le sue eccellenze agroalimentari.
Montelibretti · 11,2 km
Macelleria Eusepi
Una buona ricetta comincia dalla scelta degli ingredienti, soprattutto quando la carne è protagonista. A Montelibretti, la Macelleria Eusepi propone carni fresche e tagli adatti a ogni occasione, dalle bistecche da cuocere alla griglia agli arrosti della domenica, fino alla carne per ragù, spezzatini e piatti casalinghi. Il banco della macelleria offre la possibilità di scegliere il taglio più adatto alle proprie ricette, riscoprendo il piacere della spesa quotidiana. Un'attività dedicata a chi ama cucinare e portare in tavola piatti gustosi, tra tradizione gastronomica italiana e sapori familiari.
History and identity
Castelnuovo di Farfa,between abbey and olive oil
Castelnuovo di Farfa developed in a territory deeply connected with the history of Farfa Abbey. Its name and position preserve the memory of a fortified settlement that grew between the valley, communication routes and religious centres that shaped this part of Sabina.
Over time its identity became intertwined with palaces, churches, local families and above all olive growing. Today this heritage is narrated through the Sabina Olive Oil Museum, the Church of San Donato, Palazzo Salustri-Galli and an agricultural landscape where olive oil is not merely a product but a culture of the land.
- Farfa Abbey
- San Donato
- Olive-oil civilisation
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Local services
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Montelibretti · 11,3 km
Non Solo Gomme
Da oltre 70 anni, Non Solo Gomme è un’autofficina e gommista a Montelibretti per auto e moto. Offre sostituzione pneumatici, equilibratura e calibratura, riparazioni meccaniche, manutenzione del veicolo, autolavaggio, autoricambi e assistenza completa. Un centro full-service con esperienza, affidabilità e attenzione alla qualità del servizio.
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Authentic flavours
Castelnuovoolive oil, persa and frittelli
Castelnuovo di Farfa’s cooking expresses a fragrant agricultural Sabina through extra virgin olive oil, handmade pasta, aromatic herbs and popular recipes connected with village life.
The central flavour is Sabina PDO olive oil
Here flavour travels from olive oil to herbs, from fresh pasta to village tables.
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Where to eat
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Nerola · 8,9 km
Bar San Giorgio
Bar San Giorgio è uno storico punto di ritrovo nel cuore di Nerola, a pochi passi dalla strada che conduce al castello. Un locale accogliente dove iniziare la giornata con una bella colazione, un caffè, cappuccino e cornetti, concedersi una pausa durante la visita al borgo oppure fermarsi per un aperitivo accompagnato da stuzzichini. Il bar offre anche servizio di rivendita tabacchi e dispone di tavoli all’aperto, in un’atmosfera informale e conviviale ideale per incontrarsi, rilassarsi e vivere un momento della quotidianità del paese.
Montelibretti · 10,1 km
Civico 16
In the heart of Montelibretti, Civico Sedici is a restaurant and pizzeria that combines the charm of a rustic setting with the creativity of contemporary Italian cuisine. Featuring beautiful brick-vaulted interiors, traditional dishes with a modern twist, and both Roman-style and Neapolitan-style pizzas, it offers a dining experience focused on authentic flavors and quality ingredients. One of its highlights is the stunning panoramic terrace overlooking the Tiber Valley and Mount Soratte, especially beautiful at sunset. A welcoming place to enjoy dinner, share a delicious pizza, and discover the flavors of Sabina.
The village in figures
Castelnuovocoordinates of Sabina olive oil
Small figures, a clear identity: a compact village on the Farfa Valley hills, with the Olive Oil Museum at the centre of its story and a small territory densely layered with landscape, countryside and agricultural memory.
Elevation
on the Sabina hills
Residents
within the municipality
Area
between the Farfa, the Riana and olive groves
From Rieti
approximate road distance
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Where to stay
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FAQ about Castelnuovo di Farfa
Six practical answers for planning your visit, finding your way around the village and connecting the day with other places in Sabina.
What should you see in Castelnuovo di Farfa?
Begin with the Sabina Olive Oil Museum, because it presents the village’s strongest theme. Continue to Palazzo Salustri-Galli and its gardens, the Church of San Nicola di Bari, the Church of San Donato and, outside the centre, the Farfa Gorges. These are not places to rush through: together they explain the relationship between olive oil, stone, water and countryside.
Where is Castelnuovo di Farfa?
Castelnuovo di Farfa is in the province of Rieti, in Lazio’s Sabina, at an elevation of 358 metres. Its territory lies between the Farfa river and the Riana stream, a position that explains the village’s twofold character: agricultural through its olive groves and natural through its waterways.
How do you get to Castelnuovo di Farfa?
The easiest way to arrive is by car, using the internal road network of Sabina. The village is connected with the areas of Montopoli, Poggio Mirteto and Osteria Nuova and with Via Salaria. It is about 35 km by road from Rieti; once there, the centre is best explored on foot.
Why is Castelnuovo di Farfa connected with olive oil?
Because olive oil is more than a product to taste here: it organises the entire story of the village. Olive groves shape the landscape, Sabina PDO olive oil appears in local recipes and the Sabina Olive Oil Museum transforms this farming culture into a historic, artistic and territorial itinerary.
What are Castelnuovo di Farfa’s traditional flavours?
The most representative flavours are Sabina PDO olive oil, Fregnacce alla Castelnovese with persa and local frittelli. Persa is the dialect word for marjoram: a small but decisive detail giving the pasta the recognisable fragrance of Castelnuovo cooking.
What can you see around Castelnuovo di Farfa?
Nearby you can combine Castelnuovo with Farfa Abbey and the Farfa Valley villages of Mompeo, Toffia, Salisano, Montopoli di Sabina and Poggio Mirteto. The itinerary works especially well when alternating historic centres, olive mills, local cooking and a nature stop along the Farfa.
From this village a new itinerary begins
After the historic centre, connect your visit with another village, a local place to eat or a walking route and build a complete day in Sabina.
