Casperia
Casperia | |
|---|---|
| Comune di Casperia | |
Location of Casperia  | |
| Land | Italien |
| Region | Latium |
| Province | Province of Rieti (RI) |
| Frazioni | Santa Maria in Legarano, San Vito di Casperia, Paranzano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.4 km2 (9.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 397 m (1,302 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,164 |
| • Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Casperiani o aspresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 02041 |
| Dialing code | 0765 |
| Website | Official website |
Casperia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rieti in the Italian region Latium, located about 50 km northeast of Rome and about 20 km southwest of Rieti. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,164 and an area of 25.4 km².[3]
The municipality of Casperia contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Santa Maria in Legarano, San Vito di Casperia, and Paranzano.
Casperia borders the following municipalities: Cantalupo in Sabina, Contigliano, Montasola, Rieti, Roccantica, Torri in Sabina.
Demographic evolution
Casperia as a holiday destination
Casperia is a medieval village with delightful shops, bars and restaurants. The local town, Poggio Mirteto, has everything from banks to wine merchants and a vibrant market on Fridays.
The historic centre of Casperia is walled and traffic free. It has spectacular views of the surrounding hills and mountains. The people of Casperia are friendly, welcoming and proud of their village and the local produce – in particular the olive oil for which the region is famous, and their local pasta - Strangozzi.
Situated in the Sabine hills near the provincial border between Lazio and Umbria, Casperia is a convenient base for visiting many of the great Italian cities and beauty spots. Including, (with approximate travelling times):
Rome (about an hour by car or train)
Assisi (1½ hours) for the frescoes
Viterbo (an hour) a wonderful themal spa
Perugia (1½ hours) an ancient University
Orvieto (an hour) a magnificent Cathedral
Orte (¾ hour) hill town and spa
Florence (2½ hours) renaissance masterpiece
Hadrian’s Villa and the Villa d’Este (1¼ hours) an insight into Classical Rome
Pompei (2½ hours) under Vesuvius
Lakes Bracciano and Bolsena (each about an hour) and Ansedonia (2 hours) if you just have to get to a beach and the water
Also many local towns and villages, each with their own charm character and great food.
An open air swimming pool, walking trails and other activities are available locally, or you can just relax and explore Casperia itself with winding car free streets, friendly people and stunning views at every turn.
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
http://www.casacasperia.co.uk/
External links
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