Umbilicus Italiae — Geographic Center of Italy (Piazza San Rufo, Rieti)
Umbilicus Italiae — Geographic Center of Italy (Piazza San Rufo, Rieti)
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Umbilicus Italiae — Geographic Center of Italy (Piazza San Rufo, Rieti)
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Road cycling
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April 25, 2025
Cycling
In Piazza San Rufo, Varronian tradition places the so-called Umbilicus Italiae, the geographical center of Italy, commemorated by a …
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June 2, 2023
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Piazza San Rufo or San Ruffo is a square in the center of Rieti. An ancient tradition, of at least Renaissance origin, has it that the center of Italy is located in this square, on the basis of the classics of Latin literature which placed the Umbilicus Italiae in the area of Rieti.
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July 11, 2021
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Best routes near Umbilicus Italiae — Geographic Center of Italy (Piazza San Rufo, Rieti)
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25.1km
06:46
300m
300m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 460 m
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