A visit to Calcata, on the outskirts of Rome, here is what not to be missed, such as a visit to the Valle del Treja Park or a stop at the Baronial Castle, read the post and plan the trip.
Calcata is a small village that rises at the gates of Rome on a spur of rock, a territory whose traces date back to prehistoric times. In 1935 Calcata was considered unsafe and the inhabitants moved to Calcata new, a small hamlet not far away.
Il medieval village di Calcata remained uninhabited for several years due to a municipal ordinance until the mid-60s, when after the safety of the cliff, the village gradually began to populate again, becoming a place much appreciated by artists , painters and all those who now live there. Many of the new inhabitants of Calcata are Belgians, Dutch and Americans who still live there caves dug into the tuff of the rock on which the town stands.
If you don't stay overnight in this splendid village, I recommend that you stop at least to enjoy the sunset from the famous terrace "Tea Room”, A small place that offers over 100 types of tea from all over the world. The owner is a Belgian lady with a long braid who prepares cakes in the kitchen to accompany tea and herbal teas. At first glance, like the rest of the village, it will give you the impression of having been catapulted into the time of the witches.
The medieval village of Calcata it can only be reached on foot, as soon as the walls of the village are crossed, a feeling of peace and serenity is perceived so that cell phones completely lose the signal. In the alleys of the village do not expect modern and renovated houses, here everything is still in the 30s.
Walking through the alleys you will come across craft shops and a series of restaurants where you can eat divinely. Among the things to visit, in the main square is the town hall, the Baronial Castle and the monument in memory of the fallen of the Second World War.
Calcata it is full of side streets where joy, cats and color are the masters, the alleys are full of arches and stairways from which you can glimpse very suggestive hidden corners. I recommend visiting the old granary, the so-called "GRANARONE", Dating back to 1670, now home to a cultural association.
If you choose Calcata as a destination for a weekend, go and enjoy the spectacle of a village preserved as it once was where modernity has not prevailed, where homes, shops, squares and restaurants live in symbiosis. The village is very small and the accommodation facilities can be counted on the palm of one hand, but those present are very suggestive and characteristic.
Just fury Calcata I recommend visiting the Treja Valley Park, a park that can be visited in all seasons and thanks to expert guides it is possible to take a route along the river, with mills and waterfalls.
