| Comune di Rieti | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Rieti (RI) |
| Mayor | Giuseppe Emili (since May 2002) |
| Elevation | 405 m (1,329 ft) |
| Area | 206 km² (80 sq mi) |
| Population (as of December 31, 2004) | |
| - Total | 46,834 |
| - Density | 227/km² (588/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Reatini |
| Dialing code | 0746 |
| Postal code | 02100 |
| Patron | St. Barbara |
| - Day | December 4 |
| Website: www.comune.rieti.it | |
Rieti (Latin: Reate) is a city in Lazio, Italy, with a population of 47. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest For the football club see SS Lazio Lazio ( Latium in Latin) is a regione of central In Italy, a Province (in Italian provincia) is an administrative division of intermediate level between Municipality ( Comune The Province of Rieti (Provincia di Rieti is a province in the Latium region of Italy. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Central European Time ( CET) is one of the names of the Time zone that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. UTC+1 is used in the following locations Central European Time West Africa Time Western European Summer Time A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. A demonym or gentilic is a word that denotes the members of a People or the inhabitants of a place Here are a list of area codes in Italy. All numbers here begin with the country code (0039 Saint Barbara, known in the Eastern Orthodox Church as the Great Martyr Barbara, was a Christian Saint and Martyr. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. For the football club see SS Lazio Lazio ( Latium in Latin) is a regione of central Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest 332. It is the capital of Rieti Province and the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rieti. The Province of Rieti (Provincia di Rieti is a province in the Latium region of Italy.
The city is placed on a small hilltop commanding a wide plain, at the southern edge of an ancient lake, and by the side of a river (to be known as Mellinus and later Velino). Today only the small lakes of Ripasottile and Cantalice remain of the original basin.
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History
Ancient era
Reate was originally a major site of the Sabine nation. The Sabines ( Latin Sabini, Singular Sabinus) were an Italic tribe that lived in ancient Italy, inhabiting After the Roman conquest, carried out by Manius Curius Dentatus in late 3rd century BC, the village became a strategic point in the early Italic road network, dominating the "salt" track (Via Salaria) that joined Rome to the Adriatic Sea across the Appennine mountains. Ancient Rome was a Civilization that grew out of a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 10th century BC Manius Curius Dentatus (d 270 BC son of Manius was a Plebeian hero of Ancient Rome, notable for ending the Samnite War. The 3rd century BC started the first day of 300 BC and ended the last day of 201 BC The Via Salaria was an ancient Roman road in Italy. It eventually ran from Rome (from Porta Salaria of the Aurelian Walls
Through a deep cut in the limestone at the northern edge of the valley, Curius Dentatus made the water of the lake flow away in the Nera river. The wide area once occupied by the lake turned into a fertile plain, and the land was split by surveyors into square allotments, in the shape of a regular grid. The town itself was re-founded on the basis of orthogonal axes, and was fortified with strong walls all around. A stone bridge was laid across the Velino river, and a great viaduct was built to lead people and carts from the Salaria road up to the southern door of the town.
Roman Reate deserved several quotations in the Latin literature thanks to its flourishing soil, its valued asses, and some peculiarities of the surroundings, such as wandering islands, roaming sources and hollow-subsurfaced fields. Cicero tells about litigation between Reate and Interamna for the lake drainage, and refers to the country houses (villae) that his friend Q. Axius owned in the plain.
Middle Ages
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire Rieti suffered destruction by Barbarians, but never ceased to be an important gastaldate during the Lombard domination, as part of the Duchy of Spoleto. The Western Roman Empire refers to the western half of the Roman Empire, from its division by Diocletian in 285 the other half of the Roman Empire was the Eastern A gastald ( Latin gastaldus or castaldus, Italian gastaldo or guastaldo) was a Lombard official in charge of The independent Duchy of Spoleto was a Lombard territory founded about 570 in Central Italy by the Lombard Dux Faroald. Under the Franks, it was capital of county. In the 9th and 10th centuries, it was sacked by the Saracens and, in 1149, by the Norman king Roger II of Sicily. Saracen was a term used by Europeans in the Middle Ages for Fatimids at first then later for all who professed the religion of Islam. Roger II ( 22 December 1095 &ndash 26 February 1154) was King of Sicily, son of Roger I of Sicily and successor to his
The city was rebuilt with the help of the Roman commune, and from 1198 was also a free commune, of Guelph orientation, with a podestà of its own. The History of the city of Rome spans 2800 years of the existence of a city that grew from a small Italian village in the 9th century BC into the center For information on the phantom island of the same name see Podesta (island.
As a favourite Papal seat, Rieti was the place of important historical events: Constance of Hauteville married here by proxy Emperor Henry VI (1185); in the cathedral, in 1289, Charles I of Anjou was crowned King of Apulia, Sicily and Jerusalem by Pope Nicholas I. Constance of Sicily (1154 &ndash November 27, 1198) was the heiress of the Norman kings of Sicily and the wife of Henry VI Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI (November 1165 – 28 September 1197) was King of Germany from 1190 to 1197 Holy Roman Emperor from 1191 to 1197 and King Charles I ( 21 March 1226 &ndash 7 January 1285) commonly called Charles of Anjou, was the King of Sicily by conquest Pope Pope Gregory IX celebrated here the canonization of St. Dominic (1234). Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti, was Pope from March 19, 1227 to August Saint Dominic (Domingo also known as Dominic of Osma, often called Dominic de Guzmán and Domingo de Guzmán Garcés (1170 &ndash August 6
Late Middle Ages and modern era
After the Papal seat had been moved to Avignon, Rieti was conquered by the King of Naples, while inner struggles between Guelphs and Ghibellines began. Avignon (/aviɲɔ̃/ in French) ( Provençal: Avinhon in classical norm or Avignoun in Mistralian norm is a commune The Guelphs and Ghibellines were factions supporting respectively the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire in central and northern Italy In 1354 it was captured back by Cardinal Albornoz, and later was a feudal seignory of the Alfani family within the Papal States. Gil Álvarez Carrillo de Albornoz ( Italian: Egidio Albornoz; 1310 - August 23 1367) was a Spanish cardinal and The Papal States, State(s of the Church or Pontifical States (in Italian Stato Ecclesiastico, Stato della Chiesa, Stati della Chiesa A plan to dry more of the surrounding plain was carried out in the following century, but this led to quarrels with the city of Terni. Terni is an ancient town of Italy, capital of Terni province in southern Umbria, in the plain of the Nera river.
Rieti was province capital of the Papal States from 1816 to 1860. After the unification of Italy, it was initially part of Abruzzi, being annexed to Lazio in 1923. Italian Unification ( Italian: il Risorgimento, or "The Resurgence" was the political and social movement that unified different states of the Italian It became the provincial capital on January 2, 1923. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Year 1923 ( MCMXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Main sights
The downtown of the ancient Sabine and Roman city was crowded with buildings, including baths (thermae). Unfortunately, only scarce remains were found during excavations in 19th and 20th century: the foundations of a large temple, the stone floor of the main square (forum), walls from private houses, concrete vaults, statues and pottery items. The most striking remains are the stone bridge across the Velino river and the viaduct.
Piazza San Rufo is traditionally considered to be the exact centre of Italy (Latin Umbilicus Italiae).
Other sights include:
- the Cathedral, started in 1109 over a pre-existing basilica, was consecrated in 1225 and almost entirely rebuilt in 1639. It has a stunning Romanesque bell tower from 1252. Regional characteristics of Romanesque architecture|Romanesque art Romanesque architecture is the term that is used to describe the architecture of Middle Ages Europe which The entrance portico leads to a noteworthy portal from the 13th century. The interior, on Latin cross plan with one nave and two aisles, has mainly Baroque decorations. Notable is a statue of St. Barbara by Giannantonio Mari (1657), probably designed by Bernini. "Bernini" redirects here For people named Bernini see Bernini (surname. Other art pieces include a fresco by Antoniazzo Romano and canvases from 16th and 17th centuries. Antoniazzo Romano, born Antonio di Benedetto Aquilo degli Aquili (c The crypt corresponds to the most ancient part of the church, consecrated in 1157. The Baptistery has an elegant baptismal font from the 15th century.
- the Palazzo Vescovile ("Bishops Palace"), whose construction was begun in 1283. Noteworthy are the loggia and eight Renaissance-style windows from 1532. The lower floor is occupied by the so-called "Volte del Vescovado", a great portico with two naves of Gothic arcades. The Grand Hall houses the Diocese Gallery.
- the Palazzo Comunale ("Town Hall", 13th century, rebuilt in the 18th century), facing Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, a square corresponding to the ancient Roman forum. The Palace houses the Town Museum which hosts works by Antoniazzo Romano, Antonio Canova, Bertel Thorwaldsen. Antoniazzo Romano, born Antonio di Benedetto Aquilo degli Aquili (c (Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen ( November 19, 1770 – March 24, 1844) was a Danish / Icelandic sculptor
- the Palazzo del Governo, with a noble loggia from 1596.
- the Bishop's Arch, a bridge built by Boniface VIII.
- the church of St. Peter Martyr (13th century), with luxurious golden Baroque decorations. It has a Presentation of Christ to the Temple by Giovanni Battista Gaulli. Giovanni Battista Gaulli ( May 8 1639 - April 2 1709) also known as Baciccio, Il Baciccio or Baciccia (all Genoese
- Palazzo Vicentini, attributed to Giuliano da Sangallo the Younger. Giuliano da Sangallo (c 1443 – 1516 was an Italian sculptor architect and Military engineer active during the Italian Renaissance
- the Walls, dating from the first half of the 13th century, with carachteristical rounded and square towers.
- the Gothic church of Sant'Agostino (13th century, restored in the 18th century). The portal has a fresco of Madonna with Child and St. Augustin and St. Nicholas (1354), of Senese school.
- Santa Maria in Vescovio, a church built in the 8th century and subsequently modified to the current 12th century Romanesque appearance. Regional characteristics of Romanesque architecture|Romanesque art Romanesque architecture is the term that is used to describe the architecture of Middle Ages Europe which The interior has a single nave and frescoes from the late 13th-early 14th centuries, depicting the Last Judgement and scenes from the Old and New Testament.
- the church of St. Francis (begun in 1245, radically restored in 1636). The interior has a single nave. The original frescoes from the 14th-15th centuries are now in the Diocese Museum and in the Palazzo Vescovile.
- the late Renaissance Palazzo Vecchiarelli, designed by Carlo Maderno. Carlo Maderno ( 1556 - January 30 1629) was an Italian - Swiss Architect, born in Ticino, who is remembered as
Also interesting are the sights in the Lake Lungo and Ripasottile Natural Preserve, and the Mount Terminillo.
Notable People from Rieti
- Marcus Terentius Varro (116 – 27 BC), Roman scholar and writer. Marcus Terentius Varro (116 BC &ndash 27 BC also known as Varro Reatinus to distinguish him from his younger contemporary Varro Atacinus, was a Roman Year 27 BC was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Julian calendar. Ancient Rome was a Civilization that grew out of a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 10th century BC
- Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni (1657 – 1743), composer. Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni ( March 18, 1657 – February 1, 1743) was an Italian Composer born at Rieti. Year 1743 ( MDCCXLIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a A composer (literally meaning 'one who puts together' is a person who creates Music, usually in the medium of notation, for Interpretation and Performance
- Renzo De Felice (1929 – 1996), historian of Fascism. Renzo De Felice ( 8 April 1929 - 25 May 1996) was one of the most important Italian historians of Fascism. Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) See also History An historian is an individual who studies and writes about History, and is regarded as an Authority on it Fascism is a totalitarian nationalist and corporatist ideology
- Antonio Gherardi (1638 - 1702) Italian painter, architect, and sculptor (stuccoist). Antonio Gherardi (September 20 1638 - May 10 1702 was an Italian painter architect and sculptor ( stuccoist) of the Baroque style active mainly in Year 1702 ( MDCCII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year
- Kobe Bryant (1984 - 1992) Although not a native, Bryant moved to Rieti with his family in 1984 and lived there for 8 years. Kobe Bean Bryant (born) is an American All-Star Shooting guard Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) He attended school in Rieti and as a result speaks fluent Italian to this day.
- Andrew Howe an italian athlete grew up in Rieti
Twin cities
Ito, Japan. Andrew Howe (born 12 May, 1985) is an Italian athlete who specializes in the Long jump and sprint. is a city located on the eastern shore of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka, Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
Transportation
Rieti can be reached from the A1 (Rome-Florence) Motorway from the Orte gate, and then through the SS. Orte is a Comune (municipality in the Province of Viterbo, in the Italian region Latium Lazio, located about 60 km north of Rome 79. The city is also connected to Rome by the ancient Via Salaria.
Rieti has a station on the Terni-L'Aquila railway.
Trivia
Asafa Powell ran the then world record time of 9. 74s at the Rieti Atletics meeting. This record stood from September 9 2007 until Usain Bolt broke it on 31 May 2008.
External links
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