Sutri

Sutri is an Italian town in the province of Viterbo in Lazio.

It is about 30 km from the capital and about 34 km from the Rome ring road.

From October 24, 2019 he joins the association "The most beautiful villages in Italy".

The history of Sutri (formerly Sutrium) is testified by the numerous archaeological finds in the area belonging to different eras. Its origins are very ancient, probably dating back to the Bronze Age.

Its foundation is, according to legend, to be attributed to an ancient people of oriental navigators, the Pelasgians.

Other legends speak of the foundation by Saturn, who appears on horseback with three ears of wheat in his hand in the official coat of arms of the municipality.

Map: Sutri