Sagra Della Castagna (Chestnut Festival)

The Sagra della Castagna is an autumn festival held in Turania, a charming village in the province of Rieti framed by the wooded slopes of the Carseolani Mountains. The event pays homage to a cornerstone of rural Sabina tradition, celebrating a fruit that for generations served as a vital staple in the diet and daily life of local mountain communities. Throughout the day, the enticing aroma of roasted chestnuts fills the village streets. Chestnuts are served according to tradition—roasted over open flames, boiled, or baked into typical local desserts. Alongside authentic rustic cuisine and the wholesome flavours of fall, the celebration revives the warm conviviality of ancient harvest gatherings, offering visitors a wonderful opportunity to wander through the picturesque alleys of this historic hamlet.