Things to do in Roccaporena

Cascata delle Marmore (Marmore Falls) is both a natural wonder and magnificent feat of human engineering. This three-tiered waterfall cascades from a height of 541 feet (165 meters) and through spectacular greenery before emptying into a river. Casacata delle Marmore has inspired great poets such as Lord Byron and Virgil, from ancient Rome. Admire the pristine beauty of the falls, feel its thundering force from observation decks and take part in thrilling watersports.

Learn all about the life, works and path to sainthood of a local woman in the Basilica and Monastery of St. Rita in Cascia. This religious complex is of great importance to Catholics, because it is the final resting place of St. Rita, a humble local woman who lived an exemplary life. Pilgrims flock here from all over the world, hoping to see the impossible happen.

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is a 12th-century church with a beautiful Romanesque façade. Inside, see remarkable frescoes and other religious works of art in a stunning Baroque interior.

The Bridge of Towers is a fascinating structure comprised of 10 pillars built on the foundations of a Roman aqueduct. The structure crosses a gorge at a height of 262 feet (80 meters) and offers splendid views of the hilly countryside. Admire the dramatic surrounding vistas from the center of this historic bridge.

The famous, ancient Roman poet Virgil wrote about sacred springs called Le Fonti del Clitunno (Springs of Clitunno). These fresh-water springs are still there and spill out to form the Clitunno River in Umbria.