Rieti Plain and Valle Santa
Rivodutri
Rivodutri is a village of the Rieti Plain where water, mystery and Franciscan memory coexist within a few kilometres. From the Alchemical Gate to the Santa Susanna springs and the monumental Beech of Saint Francis, the territory alternates historic centre, clear water, woodland and Valle Santa landscapes.
Rieti Plain
Rivodutribetween water and mystery
Rivodutri stands on the northern edge of the Rieti Plain, in a territory shaped by springs, wetlands and woodland. Within a few kilometres the village brings together very different places: enigmatic symbols, clear water and memories associated with Saint Francis in Valle Santa.
The Church of San Michele Arcangelo and the Alchemical Gate, one of the area’s most unusual monuments, stand out in the historic centre. Just outside the village, the Santa Susanna springs, Saint Francis’s Beech and the Laghi Lungo and Ripasottile Reserve complete a story centred on water and nature.
On this page you can
- Discover the Alchemical Gate and the symbols that make the village unique
- Reach the clear waters of the Santa Susanna springs
- Follow Franciscan traces between the monumental beech and Valle Santa
Alchemical Gate
An enigmatic portal carved with symbols, unique in the Sabina landscape.
Santa Susanna
Clear water, nature and the famous Nativity scene immersed in the spring.
Saint Francis’s Beech
A monumental tree associated with the Franciscan tradition of Valle Santa.
Lakes and wetlands
The Lungo and Ripasottile Reserve protects one of the plain’s richest natural landscapes.
What to see
Rivodutrito discover
Mysteries, springs and nature
Rivodutri surprises with an unusual heritage: the mysterious Alchemical Gate, the exceptionally clear water of Santa Susanna, Saint Francis’s Beech and the large wetland of Laghi Lungo and Ripasottile. Symbols, spirituality, village and nature meet within a few kilometres.
- Symbols and mysteries carved into the Alchemical Gate
- Clear springs and the underwater Nativity scene at Santa Susanna
- The monumental beech associated with Franciscan tradition
- Lakes, reed beds and birdwatching in the broad wetland
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Local producers
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History and identity
Rivodutri, between waterand ancient symbols
Rivodutri developed along a route between the Rieti Plain and the mountains enclosing it to the north. The historic centre preserves the Church of San Michele Arcangelo and, above all, the enigmatic Alchemical Gate, rich in figures and symbols that remain the village’s most mysterious feature.
Beyond the village, Rivodutri’s identity is connected with water and Valle Santa. The Santa Susanna springs feed a landscape of great natural richness, while Saint Francis’s Beech preserves the memory of the saint’s passage. Local history, devotion and nature remain deeply intertwined.
- Historic village
- Alchemical Gate
- Valle Santa
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Local services
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Village events calendar
Events in Rivodutri
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Rivodutritastes of water and tradition
Among the clear waters of the Santa Susanna springs, the Rieti Plain and village traditions, Rivodutri offers simple but distinctive cooking connected with freshwater, seasonality and genuine local flavours.
Santa Susanna trout, river crayfish and the Christmas serpentone are Rivodutri’s most recognisable culinary traditions: dishes and preparations combining springs, popular festivals and family memory in a living heritage.
At Rivodutri water becomes flavour, celebration and memory at the local table.
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Where to eat
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The village in figures
Rivodutri,between springs and woodland
A few essential figures to understand the territory: elevation, population, municipal area and approximate journey time from Rieti.
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Where to stay
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FAQ about Rivodutri
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 Rivodutri?
Visit the Alchemical Gate, Santa Susanna springs, Saint Francis’s Beech, the old village and Church of San Michele Arcangelo, and the Laghi Lungo and Ripasottile Reserve. The territory combines mystery, water, Franciscan spirituality and nature.
Where is Rivodutri?
Rivodutri is in the province of Rieti, in the northern Rieti Plain between the flatlands, springs and the mountains of Valle Santa. It is close to Rieti and provides easy access to natural and Franciscan sites.
How do I get to Rivodutri?
The easiest way to reach Rivodutri is by car from Rieti, following the roads north across the Rieti Plain. Once there, plan for short drives to Santa Susanna and Saint Francis’s Beech as well as the village itself.
Why visit Rivodutri?
Rivodutri is ideal for visitors seeking a village with an unusual identity. The Alchemical Gate adds an almost unique element of mystery, while the springs, woodland and Franciscan sites create a varied territory for photography and nature.
What makes the Santa Susanna springs special?
The Santa Susanna springs are one of Rivodutri’s defining places, known for clear water and the green landscape around them. The spring also contains the famous underwater Nativity scene, a particularly recognisable feature of the site.
What can I do around Rivodutri?
Nearby you can explore the Laghi Lungo and Ripasottile Reserve, the routes of Valle Santa, the city of Rieti and other villages of the Rieti Plain. Nature lovers can spend time among wetlands, woodland and paths connected with the memory of Saint Francis.
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.
