Sanctuary of Fonte Colombo, Rieti

Name: Sanctuary of Fonte Colombo
Address: Via Fonte Colombo, 40, Rieti, 02100, Italy
Telephone: +39 0746 210125

#6 among attractions in Rieti

Sacred and religious sites, Church

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The Sanctuary of Fonte Colombo, or Santuario di Fonte Colombo Pene is one of a local cluster of four sanctuary-monasteries, originally based on rural oratories founded in the Rieti Valley by Francis of Assisi in the Rieti valley, province of Rieti, region of Lazio, Italy. This sanctuary is located on the slopes of Monte Rainiero, and near the town of Contigliano. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°22'45"N, 12°49'40"E

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Via Fonte Colombo, 40Rieti 02100 Italy

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+39 0746 210125

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Nearby attractions include: Stadio Raul Guidobaldi, San Domenico, Museo Civico di Rieti, St. Francis of Assisi Church.

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Valley, Nature, Natural attraction
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Sacred and religious sites, Church
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