The murals of Selci: an urban art trail in the heart of Sabina

An itinerary shaped by the PUBBLICA and Selci Visionaria projects

In Selci, contemporary art has become part of the village streets, transforming façades and public spaces into an open-air gallery. The murals of Selci are located across different parts of the village and can be admired during a pleasant walk that begins around Via Roma and continues towards the historic centre.

The route developed over time through two initiatives: PUBBLICA – Urban Art Residency, launched in 2015, and the later Selci Visionaria project. Together, they brought Italian and international artists to the village, creating works in a variety of styles. Some cover large walls, while others blend more discreetly into the streets and spaces of Selci.

The works of PUBBLICA

The first group of urban artworks was created in 2015 through PUBBLICA, a project conceived by the cultural association Kill The Pig and developed with the support of the Municipality of Selci.

The initiative involved artists including Luis Gomez de Teran, Diamond, Emmeu, Fio Silva, Solo, Marcy, Diego Ritmo, David Petroni and Mirco Marcacci.

The visit can begin in Via Roma, where Con gli occhi stanchi by Luis Gomez de Teran is located. The large female face, painted in shades of grey, is one of the most recognisable works in the village.

A short distance away is Emmeu’s geometric intervention, featuring grey shapes against a red background.

Near the car park, an electricity substation was transformed through a collective work by Solo, Diamond, Emmeu and Marcy. Other interventions connected with the first edition of the project can also be found nearby.

Fio Silva worked on the surface of the arena, although this piece is no longer visible, and on the façade of the school, using subjects inspired by nature. In Via Tenerello, a long mural by Diego Ritmo stretches along the street.

Among the best-known works is also La Sibilla by Diamond, painted on a village façade in a style reminiscent of Art Nouveau.

Other works by David Petroni and Mirco Marcacci complete the original section of the route.

Selci Visionaria in the historic centre

In the following years, the route was expanded through Selci Visionaria, a project funded by the Lazio Region under the public programme Un Paese ci vuole 2021.

The interventions are mainly located in the historic centre, beginning in Piazza del Popolo. Here, art is not limited to walls, but also becomes part of the paving and other features of the public space.

The artists involved in the project were Tina Loiodice, Maupal, Anna Maria Angelucci, Felice Rufini, Ilaria Paccini and Emanuele Fois.

One of the most visible interventions is the work created by Tina Loiodice on the structure of the municipal lift. The piece evokes the olive tree and the connection between the village and its roots.

A work by Maupal can also be found in the village, while Luminescenze by Anna Maria Angelucci is integrated into the paving.

The other interventions accompany visitors through the alleyways and spaces of the historic centre, showing how art can become part of everyday places without changing their identity.

How to visit the murals of Selci

The best way to discover the artworks is to explore Selci on foot.

The walk can begin in Via Roma, continue towards the car park and the arena, and then lead into the historic centre and Piazza del Popolo.

There is no need to follow a fixed order. Some murals are clearly visible from the road, while others require a little more attention. The walk also offers an opportunity to discover the village, explore its alleyways and notice views that might otherwise be missed.

The route is freely accessible throughout the year.

GeoSabina is carrying out a new survey of the artworks. Some interventions created over the years may be less visible, inaccessible or in a different state of preservation from when they were first completed.

To continue your visit, you can also discover the village of Selci and the other points of interest in the surrounding area.