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MarioRimati

Rome, Italy

72

Reviewed 11 February 2018

The quaint Italian town of Castel di Tora

At only 90 kms northeast of Rome lies the quaint town of Castel di Tora. It’s located in the Lazio region of Italy and in the province of Rieti. The town, which dates back to 1035, overlooks Lake Turano which takes its name from the...More

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Stella B

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Reviewed 4 August 2017

New Restaurant Opens Near Lago del Turano

On the 22nd of July La Quiete opened in the quiet town of Pietraforte, just a few minutes drive uphill from the lake. Billed as a restaurant/pizzeria we stopped for a lunch on an intolerably hot day a week after their grand opening. As it...More

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rik r

Brussels, Belgium

31

Reviewed 16 July 2017

Beautiful lake and landscape 1h from Rome

A fine non-touristic place at the Turano Lake, with clean water and watersport accomodation. Between Rieti and Carsoli. Some fine restaurants at Castel di Tora and Colle di Tora, Good bakery ('Forno a legna' - woodoven) and everything for fishing-sport at 'Tuttosport' at Castel di...More

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Indrani R

64

Reviewed 4 October 2016 via mobile

Wonderful

If u like nature..off beat places...tranquility.... definitely add it to your bucket list... 1hour away from Rome ... amazing

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Camilla S

2012

Reviewed 13 September 2016 via mobile

Absolutely stunning

A drive around this lake is truly stunning. Everything is emerald or turquoise. You can stop in some of the small villages and you can hire canoes or pedloes. A fantastic day out with the kids...

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Akalith

New York City, New York

632200

Reviewed 11 September 2016

A view not to be missed

The drive to this area from SS4, the road from Rome to Rieti and beyond, is an easy one, with wider than usual roads. The lake is just beautiful, with a number of places to stop and enjoy the view. A don't miss if you're...More

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Marco F

Rome, Italy

138

Reviewed 22 August 2016

Far from the usual crowded tourist destinations.

Excellent for a nice, calm and relaxing day. Clean waters, a few nice restaurants that rent canoes, pedal boats and water ski gear and boat. A lot of fish if you like fishing.

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mesy1983

Rome, Italy

9

Reviewed 4 August 2016 via mobile

Relax of August

If you need to escape from the caos of Rome and you do not want to find the other half of Rone on the nearest beaches of Lazio,choose Lago del Turano. Super relax in a georges place,wondeful colors.

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Stephanie R

Austin, Texas, United States

34

Reviewed 14 June 2016

An absolute jewel

One of the cleanest lakes in Italy, Lago Turano offers a host of activities in the summer. From restaurants to canoeing to swimming and hiking in the surrounding mountains, you can always keep busy. But it is also perfect for complete relaxation. Although only an...More

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Emanuele M

Rocca Sinibalda, Italy

5622

Reviewed 1 May 2016

An artificial lake surrounded by charming villages

An artificial lake surrounded perched in the mountains by charming villages... from Castel di Tora to Colle di Tora, Ascrea and Paganico just to cite a few. Not always at its best as being an artificial lake the level of the water tends to vary...More

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Perlalulu

Hello./// I would like some info if someone may help. My partner and I are planning a holiday to Rome next November and we wish to visit this place for a day. I would like to know how you get there from Termini Rome ,as I Tried to find a way how to get there and so far I found nothing. I appreciate if you can help. Thanks a lot. Michelle

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Unfortunately I can't help you further as I don't really know the bus schedules from Rome to the area... all I know though (as I live nearby) is that there are very, very few rides from Rieti to Castel di Tora and... More