Scandriglia

Scandriglia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rieti in the Italian region of Latium, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Rome and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of Rieti.

Scandriglia
Comune di Scandriglia
Location of Scandriglia
Scandriglia
Location of Scandriglia in Italy
Scandriglia
Scandriglia (Lazio)
Coordinates: 42°10′N 12°51′E
CountryItaly
RegionLazio
ProvinceRieti (RI)
FrazioniPonticelli Sabino
Government
  MayorPaolo Palmieri
Area
  Total63.35 km2 (24.46 sq mi)
Elevation
535 m (1,755 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2015)
  Total3,140
  Density50/km2 (130/sq mi)
DemonymScandrigliesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
02038
Dialing code0765
WebsiteOfficial website

In the frazione of Ponticelli Sabino, is located the Franciscan convent and sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, built originally in the 15th century. On a mountainside overlooking the town is the former convent and church of the Capuchin order, San Nicola.

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