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Selci: murals, porchetta, and a village born from flint
Selci stands in the heart of the Sabina region, in the province of Rieti. Its name derives from the Roman road paved with black flint (selce) that once traversed these hills. The village was founded between the 10th and 12th centuries, perched on a hill as a defence against barbarian raids. A square tower and the arch of the Porta Urbana remain today. The latter once had a gate that barred entry after sunset.
Street art within the medieval walls
The "PUBBLICA, Residenza d’arte" project, created by the Kill The Pig association, has transformed Selci into an open-air gallery. Nine artists, including Fio Silva, Luis Gomez de Teran, Diamond, Diego Ritmo, Emmeu, and Solo, painted façades, power substations, and retaining walls. In Via Roma, the portrait of a woman "with tired eyes" by Gomez stands out. Nearby, an old substation has been turned into a four-sided pop cube. At the village entrance, Solo painted a soldier’s farewell to his beloved.
Porchetta from Selci and the August Festival
Selci is the home of porchetta selciana, a traditional Lazio product seasoned with salt, pepper, rosemary, garlic, and chili flakes. In mid-August, the Sagra della Porchetta (Porchetta Festival) draws numerous visitors from across the province and beyond. Just two kilometers from Selci is the Shrine of Vescovio with its iconic bell tower.
