Situated on a volcanic outcrop in the shape of humpback, Capranica extends between the Cimini and the Sabatini hills, dominating the ancient Via Cassia. Ideal location for those who want to discover and rediscover the Tuscia, between history and tradition.
Walking through the streets of the ancient village, the atmosphere is evocative, halfway between past and present. Festivals, events and stunning scenery, transform Capranica in a place where tourists can spend a different from usual holiday, living for a few days in a scenary in which everything is at a more human dimension.
Rural charm churches populate the area of Capranica, one of the most famous of which is the Church of Santa Maria, which still keeps many antique art treasures. Over the centuries, the ancient village of Capranica extended without undergoing major upheavals.
Currently the urban layout is divided into three main areas: the old part, with the old castle Anguillara, the Renaissance area and the new area, just outside the town walls. Capranica is a small country that can offer much to visitors, both from an historical and architectural point of view and from that of taste. In mid-August, it is celebrated the Festival of Gnocchi and Strozzapreti, on the occasion of the celebration of San Rocco. It is a very interesting culinary event for those who love good food and good wine.