Lariano

Lariano

Tucked away in the woods covering the Artemisio mountain range, it owes its fame to the excellent quality dark flour bread and the well known Festival of Porcini Mushrooms.

The town of Lariano is located at about 6 km northeast of Velletri, at the foot of the Mount Maschio D’Ariano (which in ancient times was known as Monte Algidus). It is a relatively young comune (town) yet the history of its territory goes as far back as ancient times when during Roman Imperial Age a defensive outpost, and later a fortified castle, was situated here. Furthermore, according to Horace’s Carmen Seculare (Secular Hymn) a temple dedicated to the goddess Diana was situated on top of this mount.

Information

Find More

History

In occasion of the Papal conclave that took place in Viterbo in 1269, the Church laid a claim on the territory. In 1235, Pope Gregorius IX included the Fortress of Lariano in the Castellanie, a group of castles run by officials under the Church’s mandate. When Pope Clement IV died in 1268, Ricciardello Annibaldi took possession of the castle and …

Lariano

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 …

Lariano

Celebrations and festivals

The Sagra del Porcino di Lariano (Festival of Porcini Mushrooms) takes place every year around mid-September and lasts more than a week attracting many visitors. As well as food and wine stalls, there are also music, shows and workshops.

Lariano