Canterano is an enchanting medieval village born around a castle on one of the heights of the Ruffi Mountain. From its square and its belvedere at over 6000 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a beautiful view over the whole Aniene Valley and the Prenestini Mountains.
The walks in the mountains up to the caves of Bucia Buciera or the waterfalls are among the most evocative of the Aniene Valley.
Its history has its roots in time and, according to some scholars, the name Canterano comes from "kan" (progenitor of the Pelasgian race) and from "terapne" (house) and means "home of Kan". This ancient civilization can be found in the polygonal walls, partly demolished in 1880 for the construction of a road, and in the coat of arms of Canterano which shows a ship in full sail.
In 1884, seven bronze axes showed in the museum of the Terme di Roma were found in Canterano.
The first news of the village dates back to the archives of the monastery of Santa Scolastica and due to its proximity to Subiaco, the castle of Canterano in the 11th century was part of the possessions of the abbey of Subiaco.
Its history has therefore always followed that of the monasteries of Subiaco to which it is still linked by proximity and beauty.
From 1455 Pope Callistus III appointed an external abbot to administer the estates of the Abbey and among these he named the famous Cardinal Borgia (future Pope Alexander IV) who lived for a certain period between Subiaco and Rocca Canterano.
After a series of disputes between the abbey and the bishop of Tivoli, from 1638 the small castle with the village returned under the administration of the Abbots of Subiaco.
To taste the famous bred and the truffle of Canterano which for this excellence is part of the Cities of Truffle Association and to which a great party is dedicated.
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