🌊 Anguillara Sabazia, the Flowering Balcony Overlooking Lake Bracciano

🌅 Anguillara Sabazia: A Medieval Gem on Lake Bracciano

Nestled like an ancient siren on the shores of Lake Bracciano, Anguillara Sabazia is a village where time stretches like a shadow across the water. Here, history and nature walk hand in hand, in a landscape that enchants even those who believe they’ve seen it all.

🏺 Ancient Origins and History

Anguillara is not just medieval — it’s prehistoric. In the area of La Marmotta, beneath the calm waters of the lake, archaeologists uncovered the oldest Neolithic village in Western Europe, a submerged treasure dating back 8,000 years.

The name of the village itself comes from “Angularia,” an ancient Roman villa built where the coast forms a sharp angle. The town passed from the noble Anguillara family to the Orsini, then to the Grillo, and still preserves traces from every era: Roman, medieval, and Renaissance.

🏰 A Historic Center of Untouched Charm

You enter through a 16th-century gate with a clock, and find yourself in a maze of cobbled alleys, stone stairways, flowering balconies, and postcard-worthy views. The historic center is a walk through time, where artisan shops coexist with the fisherman’s chatter and the aroma of fresh coffee.

📸 What to See in Anguillara

📍 Site	✨ What It Offers
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta	Located on the highest point, stunning views and a 1592 painting of the Assumption
Fontana delle Anguille	Emblem of the town, overlooking one of the most scenic viewpoints
Palazzo Baronale Orsini	Now the Town Hall, boasts frescoes and historic gardens
Church of San Biagio	Intimate and delicate, dedicated to the patron saint
Church of San Francesco	15th-century frescoes and a mystical atmosphere
Piazza Magnante	Home to 33 medieval silos carved into the rock
Museum of Rural Life	Located in the old tower, tells the story of Lazio’s 20th-century farming culture
Acqua Claudia Archaeological Complex	Remains of a Roman villa overlooking the lake

🚣 Lake Bracciano and the Lakeside Promenade

Lake Bracciano is the liquid soul of Anguillara. Its clear, swimmable waters are perfect for:

• swimming

• kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding

• relaxing on quiet little beaches

• admiring sunsets that look like paintings

The lakeside promenade — lined with bars, docks, flowering trees, and poetic benches — is one of the most beautiful experiences in Lazio. And when the sun dips behind the hills… everything turns to gold.

🎬 Atmosphere and Local Experiences

Anguillara Sabazia has often been chosen as a set for films and TV series thanks to its naturally picturesque, authentic, and intimate charm. Yet, despite being close to Rome, the chaos never reaches here. Only seagulls, bicycles, strolling families, and the scent of freshly baked bread.

✨ In Summary: A Lakeside Fairy Tale Just Outside Rome

Anguillara Sabazia is a gentle escape — through alleys and sailboats, churches and medieval silos, frescoes and lakeside aperitifs. It’s the perfect place for those seeking a day of beauty, history, and tranquility, far from the noise and close to the heart.

👉 Bring your camera, but most of all, bring time. Anguillara is not to be rushed. It is to be savored.