Rocca Priora

Rocca Priora

A town that until the end of the 1900s was the Glacierof Rome, strategically located overlooking the Valle Latina still offers today a mountain atmosphere and landscapes.

At a height of 768 mamsl Rocca Priora is the highest town of the Castelli Romani. It is undoubtedly the coldest in the area with heavy snowfalls every year known as the snowfield of Rome, Rocca Priora owes its past fortune to ice trading.

The Santuario della Madonna della Neve (Our Lady of the Snow) remembers and witnesses the close relationship the town had with its particular climate.

A walk through the picturesque alleys of the historical centre, hidden on the side of a high hill facing towards Monte Ceraso, offers glimpses of what seems to be time gone by and for those looking out from the Belvedere, positioned on top of the town, a chance to enjoy one of the most breathtaking panorama of the Castelli, in the direction of Rome and the Tiburtini, Prenestini and Ernici Mounts.

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📍 Piazza Umberto I, Palazzo Savelli
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History

When the Romans had destroyed the ancient Tusculum in 1191, the territory was purchased by the Annibaldi and the future Rocca Priora welcomed refugees from the old abandoned city (just as the towns of Monte Compatri and Monte Porzio had done). From 1382 to 1596, the stronghold was under the rule of the Savelli, who improved it with numerous building …

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Top Attractions

The ancient city of Tusculum Underground archeo-tour From “Occhialone”…A panorama not to be missed The tour of the lake on foot, by bike, kayak, or boat Along the southern part of the Francigena way Walk around the edge of the crater An original railway museum Not only wine, even beer and chocolate The sumptous Ville Tuscolane In the footsteps of …

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Celebrations and festivals

Festa di Sant’Antonio Abate – Since the second half of the 19th century,every year in January, the town has celebrated the Patron Saint of animals and agricultural products. During the celebrations, consecrated bread is distributed and animals on parade floats decorated with bread and fruit receive their blessings. The celebrations also include gastronomic stands, local product tasting, flag-throwing displays and musical …

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