Greccio
Saint Francis of Assisi staged the first living Nativity scene here in December 1223, and the tradition continues in this little Lazio hilltown on a spur of the Monti Sabini above the Rieti Valley. The Sanctuary of Greccio, built in his memory, remains the main draw. Greccio is also part of the Cammino di Francesco pilgrimage route and holds a place in the I Borghi più belli d'Italia register of Italy's most celebrated villages.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population82
- Nearest water from center 1.7 km1.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.2 km2.6 mi
Nearest airports
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Greccio: quick answers
Where is Greccio?
Greccio is in Rieti, Italy, about 9.7 km6.0 miles in a straight line from the city of Rieti.
How do you get to Greccio?
The nearest airport is Perugia (PEG), about 1 hr 27 min away by road. The nearest train station is Greccio, about 12 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Greccio?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is November, with about 137 mm5.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Greccio?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 3 restaurants, 1 café and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Greccio?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Bagnoregio, Amatrice and Rieti. Greccio is listed among the day trips from Rome.