Alta Sabina
Longone Sabino
Longone Sabino is a medieval village in Alta Sabina, surrounded by woodland and mountain scenery between the Velino and Turano areas, facing Monte Terminillo. The village preserves traces of its old walls and feudal buildings, together with the hamlets of Roccaranieri, San Silvestro and Fassinoro. Today it reveals a secluded, green Sabina where nature, historic memory and unusual places such as U Cinemittu, Italy’s smallest cinema, give the village a unique identity.
Alta Sabina
Longone S.medieval village
Longone Sabino is a medieval village in Alta Sabina, set in mountain country between the Velino and Turano rivers and facing Monte Terminillo. Its historic centre still preserves traces of old walls, stone lanes and buildings associated with the feudal period.
The municipality also includes Roccaranieri, San Silvestro and Fassinoro, small hamlets surrounded by woodland and natural scenery. Alongside the historic memory of San Salvatore Maggiore Abbey, Longone Sabino also has a contemporary cultural landmark: U Cinemittu, Italy’s smallest cinema, opened in 2024 in a former post office with just twelve seats.
On this page you can
- Explore the medieval historic centre, traces of the walls and buildings of feudal origin
- Discover Roccaranieri, San Silvestro and Fassinoro among woodland and highland scenery
- Find your way among San Salvatore Maggiore Abbey, local traditions and U Cinemittu
Medieval village
The centre preserves traces of its walls and feudal-period buildings.
Between the Velino and Turano
The landscape opens between woodland, valleys and views towards Monte Terminillo.
U Cinemittu
A former post office transformed into Italy’s smallest cinema.
San Salvatore
San Salvatore Maggiore Abbey is a major historic landmark in the area.
What to see
Longone Sabinoto discover
Medieval village, abbey and woodland caves
Longone Sabino is a village in Alta Sabina with a medieval historic centre, traces of walls and memories of the area’s former feudal organisation. A visit connects the village centre, the Lombard Tower, Rocca Capoterra, the Church of Sant’Antonio di Padova and the great religious heritage of San Salvatore Maggiore Abbey. Outside the village, towards Fassinoro, the Santa Lucia cave adds a natural and devotional site reached by a short woodland trail.
- Medieval historic centre with lanes, stone houses and traces of the old walls
- Lombard Tower and Rocca Capoterra, reminders of the village’s fortified past
- San Salvatore Maggiore Abbey, one of the area’s most important historic sites
- Church of Sant’Antonio di Padova, also known as the Conventino
- Santa Lucia cave at Fassinoro, among rock, woodland and popular devotion
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Montelibretti · 25,0 km
Azienda Agricola Gerli
Nel cuore della Sabina, a Montelibretti, l'Azienda Agricola Gerli porta avanti una tradizione agricola che unisce esperienza familiare, passione per la terra e 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.
History and identity
Longone Sabino,between walls and abbeys
Longone Sabino is a medieval village in Alta Sabina, set in mountain country between the Velino and Turano rivers and facing Monte Terminillo. The village preserves traces of old walls and feudal buildings, evidence of its defensive role and its connection with the history of highland communities.
Its identity extends beyond the historic centre: Roccaranieri, San Silvestro and Fassinoro complete a municipal landscape of woodland, hamlets and places of memory. San Salvatore Maggiore Abbey reflects the area’s Benedictine history, while popular devotion remains alive in the Foconi ritual for Saints Cosmas and Damian, one of the village’s most recognisable traditions.
- Medieval village
- San Salvatore Maggiore
- Foconi ritual
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Local services
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Events in Longone Sabino
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Authentic flavours
Longone S.told through food
In Longone Sabino, cooking speaks the language of mountains, embers and village tables: bold flavours, simple ingredients and a strong pastoral memory.
The most distinctive local speciality is grilled mutton chop, celebrated at the festival on 16 August. Meat from flocks raised in the Sabina area is seasoned with olive oil, rosemary and a little vinegar, then slowly cooked over the grill. The festival tradition also includes pasta with a sheep-meat sauce, a rustic communal dish, while woodland around hamlets such as Roccaranieri brings autumn flavours of chestnuts and mountain produce.
Grilled meat, mutton and chestnuts reveal the mountain side of Longone Sabino.
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Nerola · 19,7 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 · 24,2 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
Longone Sabino,village of Alta Sabina
A few essential figures for understanding the area: elevation, population, municipal area and approximate straight-line distance from Rieti.
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of the municipal area
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approximate distance from the provincial capital
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FAQs about Longone Sabino
Six practical answers for planning your visit, finding your way around the village and connecting the day with other places in Sabina.
What should I see in Longone Sabino?
In Longone Sabino, visit the medieval historic centre, the Lombard Tower, Rocca Capoterra, San Salvatore Maggiore Abbey and the Church of Sant’Antonio di Padova, also known as the Conventino. In the municipal area towards Fassinoro, the Santa Lucia cave can be reached by a short woodland trail.
Where is Longone Sabino?
Longone Sabino is in the province of Rieti, in Alta Sabina, within mountain country between the Velino and Turano areas. The village stands on high ground surrounded by woodland, hamlets and open views towards Monte Terminillo.
How do I get to Longone Sabino?
The most practical way to reach Longone Sabino is by car along the inland roads of the province of Rieti towards Alta Sabina. Once there, the historic centre is easy to explore on foot. For the Santa Lucia cave, head to Fassinoro: the trail starts near the cemetery and crosses a stretch of woodland.
Why visit Longone Sabino?
Longone Sabino is ideal for travellers seeking a quieter, more mountainous side of Sabina, made up of medieval villages, hamlets, woodland and places of memory. It combines history, spirituality, popular traditions and natural scenery, from San Salvatore Maggiore Abbey and the Foconi of Saints Cosmas and Damian to the Santa Lucia cave at Fassinoro.
Which foods are associated with Longone Sabino?
Longone Sabino’s most distinctive speciality is grilled mutton chop, celebrated at the festival on 16 August. The meat traditionally comes from flocks in the Sabina area and is seasoned with olive oil, rosemary and a little vinegar. Other festival foods include pasta with sheep-meat sauce and mountain produce from the hamlets, such as Roccaranieri chestnuts.
What can I do around Longone Sabino?
Around Longone Sabino, explore Roccaranieri, San Silvestro and Fassinoro, visit San Salvatore Maggiore Abbey, follow the trail to the Santa Lucia cave and discover the woodland landscapes of Alta Sabina. The area suits slow visits, walks, photography, nature routes and local traditions.
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.
