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Falacrine (Latin: Falacrīnum or vīcus Phalacrīnae; Italian: Falacrine) was a village of Ancient Rome that was the birthplace of the emperor Vespasian (9–79 AD). Location. The location of Falacrine has been the subject of debate. The village is described as lying just beyond Reate (modern Rieti), in the Sabine hill country northeast of Rome.
medieval toponyms. The latter cite as 'in Falacrine' or 'in Falagrine' three very ancient churches, of particular importance being that of San Silvestro, now situated in the territory of Cittareale, along the Via Salaria (Leggio, 2004: 160).4 There is, therefore, little doubt that the location of Falacrinae is in the territory of this comune.
Aug 7, 2009 · Situated about 80 miles northeast of Rome, the ruins, which date back 2,000 years, were at the center of an ancient village called Falacrine, Vespasian’s hometown.
The location of the villa, in the ancient city of Falacrine, 70 kilometres (45 miles) northeast of Rome, was a strong indicator that the site was where the ruler was born, Coarelli added....
Aug 8, 2009 · Aug. 7, 2009. Now we know where he got his taste for grandeur: archaeologists have uncovered a massive country villa that they believe to be the birthplace of Vespasian, the Roman emperor who built...
Apr 3, 2023 · Vespasian was born during the reign of Emperor Augustus in 9 AD, in a village lying to the northeast of Rome called Falacrine. It’s believed to be – although there remains some debate as to its actual location – close to the town of Rieti in modern-day Lazio.
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