MEDIA GUIDE - European Athletics

22nd European Athletics Junior
Championships
Rieti, Raul Guidobaldi Stadium
3. GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1 Host City Rieti
The ancient capital of Sabina and its territory are set in a beautiful mountainous
scenery, with many sites bearing witness to the presence of St. Francis of Assisi in
this area.
The Rieti province is located in Lazio, in central Italy, on the slopes of the Sabini
and Reatini mountains and it is a mostly mountainous area.
The city is an important centre since ancient times, in Rieti there is evidence of
both Roman and medieval activity. Surrounded by Reatini mountains and overlooked
by the top of the Terminillo, Rieti is the ideal starting point for excursions
and visits of a territory which is rich like few others in protected natural oases,
castles, fortresses and Franciscan sanctuaries.
Outstanding is the Riserva Naturale dei Laghi Reatini (Reatini Lakes Nature Reserve),
a place of natural relevance with the lakes Lungo and Ripasottile.
The area is rich in watercourses, including the rivers Velino, Salto and
Language: Italian
Population: 45,000
Capital:
Rome
Currency:
Euro (€): 1 EUR = 100 cent
Notes: EURO 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500
Coins: CENT 1, 2 , 5, 10, 20, 50; EUR 1, EUR 2
Tel country code: + 39
Drinking water: Potable
Driving:
On the left
Climate: Average temperature in July is 25 C°-35 C°
Average rainfall in July is 50 mm
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