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Colle di Tora: the Sabina village on Lake Turano
Colle di Tora, in the province of Rieti, is one of the most unique villages in Lazio: a strip of land stretching out almost into Lake Turano, suspended over the water. Until 1864, it was called Collepiccolo and stood on the banks of the Tora River. In 1939, the construction of the dam changed everything: the river turned into an artificial lake, the most fertile lands in the valley were submerged, and the town found itself surrounded by water.
What to see in the historic centre
The Castle and the Church of San Lorenzo (St Lawrence) offer the best panoramic viewpoints over the lake. Santa Anatolia, the oldest church in the village, is worth a visit. Not far away, embedded in the stone, are the remains of a Roman sepulcher dedicated to Caracalla: a relic in plain sight that few people notice.
The lake, the Sentiero Italia, and the unique bean
Lake Turano can be explored on foot or by bike. The Sentiero Italia (Italy Path) crosses the Navegna and Cervia Mountains Nature Reserve, where the golden eagle and the sparrowhawk nest, and passes close to the village. Fishing is a year-round activity. In the kitchen, the rarest local product is the "pea bean", recognized as a PAT (Traditional Agri-food Product): it is white, round, with a very thin skin, and is grown only in this valley. A typical dish is pasta e fagioli prepared with this bean; it cannot be found anywhere else.
