The interesting local archaeological heritage includes not only the remains of the Temple but also findings kept at the Civic Museum of Lanuvio today.

Lanuvio’s tourist package is completed with a list of traditional and religious festivals. One that stands out in particular is the interesting and original Festa della Musica 

Tourist Office
📍  Via Roma, 20
☎️ 06 93789256

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 the 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.

Set on a spur rock of peperino, jutting out of the north side of the crater forming Lago Albano (Lake Albano), the pleasant town is one of the busiest places of the Castelli Romani. Marino is proud of its ancient history, a Roman settlement (witnessed by the discovery of a Mithraeum fresco) and later an important property of the Colonna family (who had their own palace and the Basilica of S. Barnaba erected here). Today, it is mostly a tourist spot, thanks to its charming surroundings and its reputation for high quality white wine which is celebrated by the Sagra dell’Uva (Grape Festival). Every year, on this occasion, wine pours from the town fountains instead of water.

URP 

☎️ (+39) 06 93662280 / 06 93662310

📧 comunicazione-urp@comune.marino.rm.it

📍  Piazza della Repubblica, 1 — 00047 Marino , RM

Monte Compatri with its 576 mamsl is the third highest town of the Castelli Romani, overlooking the Valle dell’Aniene and confining with Rome. It rises on a hill of tuff rock of volcanic origins and the houses in this particular area have underground cellars excavated in tuff rock forming an intricate network of tunnels. On certain occasions, especially during the Christmas period, these underground cellars organize touristic-cultural events and are open to the public.

From a high position dominating the central residential area, stands the Monastero di San Silvestro (Monastery of St. Sylvester), attended by those wishing to spend a moment of meditation submerged in the peaceful surroundings of nature. The territory of Monte Compatri also includes part of the Tusculum where it is possible to reach Monte Salomone at an altitude of 773 mamsl. It is a very interesting walk, both from a naturalistic and geological point of view.

The town rises on the northern slopes of Monte Tuscolo, between Frascati and Montecompatri, on a tuff rock hill formed from a secondary cone of the Latium Volcano, from which all the Alban Hills have originated. It can be recognized from far by the massive outline of the Duomo. Monteporzio Catone is situated at about 400 mamsl and dominates the vast vineyards that, together with numerous wine bars and cellars, deserve the name of Città del Vino. The entrance to the town is through a simple, yet imposing, featured vault incorporated in Borghese Palace. Walking through the small alleys of the peaceful centre, you can enjoy the view, from various angles, of Rome or the surrounding chestnut woods. An important event of which the town is proud and rightly so, is the famous Mostra Internazionale delle Orchidee (International Orchid Show), which every year draws cultivators from all over the world and attracts the public for all over Lazio and not only.

Culture Office
☎️ (+39) 06 9428333 / 06 9447471
📍 Via Roma, 5 — 00078 Monte Porzio Catone , RM
📧 s.battifoglia@comune.monteporziocatone.rm.it

Gently resting along the border of the crater and surrounded by woods, Nemi overlooks the small volcanic lake bearing the same name. The charm of this small town of ancient origins and medieval aspect with its towers reflecting on the blue water of the lake surrounded by rushes and strawberry greenhouses, has seduced poets and painters and still enchants the many tourists visiting today.

The history of Nemi is ancient and important. Because of the Tempio di Diana Nemorense (Temple of Diana Nemorensis), which was situated here, the area was already considered sacred by the Latin League. Later, it was also favoured by the Romans and Caligula, who decided to keep his two big ships used as banquet halls, anchored here. What is left of the vessels is conserved in the interesting Museo delle Navi Romane (Museum of the Roman Ships).

PIT: Tourist Information Point – Nemi
☎️ 06 9368819
📍 Piazza Roma

What strikes most about Rocca di Papa is its splendid panoramic position, climbing up to a height of 681 masl along the inner side of Monte Cavo where you can have a glance over one of the most beautiful landscapes of the area. A visit to the town – the only one among Castelli Romani to have kept its medieval layout – offers picturesque glimpses of houses clinging to the rock and the intricate maze of steep, small alleys hidden among the buildings.

The residential area is dominated by the Belvedere della Fortezza Medievale (Medieval Fortress Viewpoint), a very valuable archaeological site where you can enjoy a unique panorama stretching as far as the sea.

The territory of Rocca di Papa is very extensive and overlooks a wide, flat valley, the Pratoni del Vivaro, where the Centro Federale di Equitazione del CONI (Federal Centre of Horse Riding) is located. It is a favourite spot for the Romans who wish to spend a relaxing day, and for expert horsemen and horsewomen who training the wide open space.

Pro Loco – Rocca di Papa
📧 prolococittadiroccadipapa@gmail.com
📱 +39 3453551706

Situated along the slopes of the Mount Tuscolo, Frascati is one of the most important towns of the Castelli Romani. It is known as the City of Wine and is an ideal place to spend a relaxing day, yet at the same time it is an important European cultural centre for the number of scientific research institutes located here (ENEA, CNR, ESA, INFN). In 1856, owing to its relevant strategic position, it was the first town of the Castelli Romani to have the advantage of a railway service.

At weekends, the streets are crowded with visitors from various parts that come to enjoy the popular local wine and food and the cheerful greetings of local people. Frascati is also famous for its Villas of Tusculum, lavish patrician residents of late renaissance and baroque style which the noble Romans had built on the green fields of Colli Albani, one of such is the elegant example of Villa Aldobrandini that welcomes visitors from its commanding panoramic position at the entrance of Frascati.

Built initially as country homes by the noble Romans and used mainly for summer holidays, the Villas of Tusculum soon became a status symbol for noblemen and members of the Papacy. Many resources and much energy were spent on improving and embellishing them, engaging several artists and architects of high esteem, especially during the 16th and 17th centuries, to transform the villas into splendid stately Roman palaces and hence the definition of Castelli Romani.

Several Villas of Tusculum feature elegant surrounding gardens giving them the natural appearance of a meeting or meditation place, as used to be in the Roman Villas of the imperial period. Nowadays, the Ville Tuscolane are mostly in good condition from a structural point of view in spite of the damages caused by the Second World War. More than half of the twelve existing Villas of Tusculum come under the town of Frascati, the ones remaining belong to Monte Porzio Catone and Grottaferrata. Some of them can be visited and are included in the guided tours proposed annually by the Parco Regionale dei Castelli Romani. In recent years, they have been used for the Festival of the Villas of Tusculum.

Pro Loco – Frascati
📱+39 3384329451
📍Via Degli Ulivi, 7
📧prolocofrascati@gmail.com
🔗www.prolocofrascati.com

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.

Office of Culture and Entertainment
📍 Piazza Umberto I, Palazzo Savelli
📧 06 940751300-301