Museo Archeologico
Artena
The Archaeological Museum of Artena was inaugurated in 1991. Inside there is a large collection of objects of archaeological importance excavated in the surrounding areas of the city. Inside we can admire ceramics, ornaments, coins, glasses and numerous other Neolithic and early Middle Ages elements. The museum is open to the public.
Museo delle Navi Romane
Nemi
(17 Km)
The Museum of Roman Ships was built in 1935. It housed the ships that belonged to the Emperor Caligula. Unfortunately, on 31 May 1944, there was a great fire that destroyed most of the ships. The Museum was reopened again in 1953 with what was left of it. Today it is part of the Museum Grandtour Museum System.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Palestrina
Palestrina
(11 Km)
The National Archaeological Museum of Palestrina is located inside the Palazzo Barberini, in the historic center of the city. The museum area collects different busts, pebbles and statues found in the necropolis of Colombella and Claida. The “Mosaic of the Nile” comes from the area of the Sanctuary of Primigenia Fortune with Egyptian scenes from the end of the 2nd century BC.
Museo Civico
Velletri
(12 Km)
The Civic Museum was reopened a few years after several renovations and interventions on the construction. It was opened to the public, for the first time, in 1920 by engineer Oreste Nardini. Nowadays, most of the most important works that were there at the beginning, have been moved to museums far from Velletri, such as the 'Pallas of Velletri', kept in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The gallery is divided into two sections: the archaeological section and that of Geopaleontology and Prehistory of the Alban Hills. The first includes the Sarcophagus of the Labor of Hercules, the Slab of the Prayer, and the Volsche ceramics. The second, on the other hand, is a journey in the Prehistory of the Alban Hills.
Museo Diocesano
Velletri
(13 Km)
The Diocesan Museum is based in the former seventeenth-century seminary belonging to the Diocese of Velletri. The collections on display date back to the nineteenth century and were kept in the Cathedral of the city during World War II. The most significant work is the “Veliterna Crux” of an ancient Palermo goldsmith from the eleventh century.
Museo del giocattolo
Zagarolo
(12 Km)
The Toy Museum was built on 18 March 2005. It is located inside the rooms of the sixteenth-century Palazzo Rospigliosi. It expands into 18 rooms where toys from the twentieth century are exhibited. There are about 800 pieces built by the most important factories that allow you to relive the good period of childhood.
Palazzo Barberini
Palestrina
(11 Km)
Palazzo Barberini was built in the eleventh century, on the remains of the sanctuary of Fortuna Primigena in the center of Palestrina. It was built at the behest of the Colonna family and in 1630 the building was sold to Carlo Barberini who together with his son Taddeo carried out a reconstruction of the structure remained intact until the present day. Since 1956, after having been purchased by the State, the Palace was used as a National Archaeological Museum Prenestino.
Santuario della Fortuna Primigenia
Palestrina
(11 Km)
The Sanctuary of Primigenia Fortune was built around the second century BC and represents the complex dedicated to the cult of Fortuna Primigenia, that is, of the first of the many children of Jupiter. Devotees and faithful went to the oracle asking for responses for their needs. The fate was extracted by a child called Iupiter Puer, loved by Preneste's mothers. The structure of the Sanctuary was divided into six artificial terraces connected by ramps and staircases.
Porta Napoletana
Velletri
(12 Km)
Porta Napoletana was built in 1511 in alignment with the ancient defensive wall circle of Velletri. On one of the door jambs there is an intimation that attributed to the Door a real function of a customs barrier. During the eighteenth century the structure underwent several changes, such as the reinforcement of the two side towers of a semicircular shape.
Torre del Trivio
Velletri
(12 Km)
The Trivio Tower was built in 1353 as a bell tower of the church of Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo in Velletri. It is characterized by the Lombardy-Gothic style and stands for about 50 meters in height. The facades are distinguished by eight windows each, adorned with green majolica bowls. During the restoration, the cusp was eliminated and currently the Tower has a lower roof.
Castello di Piombinara
Colleferro
(11 Km)
The castle was built by Riccardo Conti, brother of Pope Innocent III, at the beginning of the 13th century. It was destroyed in 1431. Since 2004, excavation campaigns have been underway that have brought to light housing facilities, a church and a necropolis.
Castello di Colleferro
Colleferro
(8 Km)
Ownership of the Counts.Built in the 13th century, it was destroyed in 1431. It belonged to the Salviati and the Doria Pamphili. The complex consists of various structures organized around a central court.
S.Maria di Piombinara
Colleferro
(8 Km)
The first news of the church dates back to the twelfth century, it was knocked down after the war to allow the enlargement of the Via Casilina. The Romanesque bell tower remains. In 2006, a corridor with frescoes from the 14th century was found.
Palazzo Caetani
Cisterna di Latina
(18 Km)
Palazzo Caetani was built between 1560 and 1574 by Bonifacio Caetani. It is located on the pre-existing ruins of the fortress of the Frangipane and represents the main residence of the elegant family. Numerous artists embellished the residence such as: Girolamo Siciolante da Sermoneta and the brothers Federico and Taddeo Zuccari.
Castello Colonna
Genazzano
(12 Km)
Colonna Castle was built by the great architect Antonio Del Grande. On the second floor there is a chapel decorated with frescoes by the painter Marzio Genassini. Since 1969 the structure is owned by the Municipality of Genazzano, which started its restoration.
Pinacoteca di San Silvestro
Montecompatri
(16 Km)
The Art Gallery of San Silvestro is located inside the Convent of the Camerlitan Fathers. The Art Gallery is set up in a part of the Convent and an exhibits collection of sacred paintings, which date back to the 17th century.Small format canvases represent religious during the retreat periods in the hermitage or for the devotion of community members. The Convent is open to the interested public.
Santuario Fortuna Primigenia
Palestrina
(11 Km)
The Sanctuary of Primigenia Fortune was built around the second century BC and represents the complex dedicated to the cult of Fortuna Primigenia, that is, of the first of the many children of Jupiter. The structure of the Sanctuary is divided into six artificial terraces connected by ramps and staircases.
Eremo Tuscolano di Camaldoli
Monte Porzio Catone
(18 Km)
Since 1600 it has been hosting travelers and tourists, with the incomprehensible exclusion of women
Teatro Comunale Città di Cave
Cave
(131 Km)
Raccolta dei Padri Passionisti
Paliano
(14 Km)
Castello Olevano Romano
Olevano Romano
(17 Km)
Ludus gladiatorii il Tondo (I sec)
Zagarolo
(15 Km)