Castello Santa Severa
Santa Severa
The Castle of Santa Severa was built in the 14th century. He belonged for several years to the Order of the Holy Spirit, to become the property of the Municipality today. Important restoration work is underway, as it will soon become the new headquarters of the National Antiquarium Museum.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Tarquinia
(30 Km)
The National Archaeological Museum is housed in the rooms of the Palazzo Vitelleschi in Tarquinia. In the exhibition halls there are several ceramics coming from the excavations of the Tarquinian necropolis and some sarcophagi belonging to the most significant families of the city and dating back to the fourth century BC.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Etrusco
Cerveteri
(13 Km)
The National Etruscan Archaeological Museum was established in 1967 and houses a large collection of funeral kits and materials related to the first millennium BC. greater value is an Etruscan-Corinthian oinochoe by the painter Garavaglio.
Museo delle Navi Romane
Fiumicino
(37 Km)
The Museum of Roman Ships was established in 1979 and preserves some fragments of ships side by side. Among the various finds we find a fishing boat on display, stone material found in Ostia as well as an anchor log and panels that show the excavation phases for the recovery of ships.
Museo Civico Archeologico
Nepi
(41 Km)
The Civic Archaeological Museum of Nepi was established in 1995 at the headquarters of the Palazzo Comunale, located in the historic center of the city. The museum is composed of two rooms where funeral sets from the Falische and Inscriptions necropolis are exhibited as well as sculptures from the Roman age coming from the town of the ancient city.
Castello di San Severa
Santa Marinella
(1 Km)
The Castle of Santa Severa dates back to the 11th century, and is located by the sea. In the past, in front of this structure, the ancient Etruscan port of Pyrgi was located. During the thirties, the Castle became a summer home for numerous fascist hierarchs. In the mid-sixties, the Pious Institute of Santo Spirito, at the time owner of the Castle of Santa Severa, ordered its restructuring. The works were led by Riccardo Medici and were completed in 1970.
Porta Franceta
Sutri
(33 Km)
The Porta Franceta was built according to the style of the Roman fortifications of the fifteenth century. It was used as an entry point for pilgrims. During 1453 and 1472 the door was restored by Cardinal Altieri.
Necropoli etrusca del Cerracchio
Vetralla
(32 Km)
The Etruscan Necropolis of Cerracchio dates back to the period between the 3rd and 6th century BC and represents the monumental tomb of the then rural center of Blera. Most of the site turns out to be from the archaic era, with single-chamber tombs, with two or three docks and semi-idado tombs. From the following Hellenistic era, there are underground chamber tombs and small compartment tombs.
Mitreo in grotta naturale
Sutri
(33 Km)
The Mithraeus in the natural cave of Sutri was a place of worship dedicated to the god Mitra dating back to the 1st — 2nd century. During the fourth century the Mithraeum was Christianized and its central tombstone was removed. In the period between the 13th — 14th century it was transformed into the church of the Madonna del Parto.
Anfiteatro Romano
Sutri
(33 Km)
The Roman Amphitheater of Sutri is the oldest and most significant monument in the city. Its foundations are composed and dug into the tuff. The arena is formed from an elliptical plan of forty-nine by forty meters, on the top there were niches and columns, of which few remains remain.
Santuario della Madonna della Rocca
Tolfa
(14 Km)
The sanctuary of the Rocca, formerly called Sacta Maria de Arce, of medieval origin, is the emblem of Tolfa yesterday and today. After the medieval period, the church of the Rocca suffered some damage, and was restructured several times over the years. To reach the Church you must cross the Via Matris, where you can see the seven crosses that recall the seven pains of Mary.
Palazzo Comunale
Tarquinia
(30 Km)
The Town Hall of Tarquinia dates back to the 13th century. The original style prevailing is Romanesque, although there are some Gothic elements. The structure extends horizontally and has on the back a massive three-story body consisting of round arches. During the 16th century, the civic tower was also built, which is located on the side.
Necropoli Etrusca
Tarquinia
(29 Km)
An element of exceptional archaeological interest is the vast necropolis, which enclose a large number of mound tombs with rooms carved into the rock, in which an extraordinary series of paintings of Etruscan art.
Madonnina di Civitavecchia
Tarquinia
(21 Km)
The statue was initially located in Medjugorje but from 17 June 1995 it was taken to Civitavecchia in the local parish of Saint Augustine. The statue is said to have produced fourteen times tears of blood. Despite this, the Catholic Church has not yet confirmed or acknowledged anything. Today it is exhibited in a display case, which tourists and believers can admire.
Rocca dei Frangipane
Tolfa
(14 Km)
The castle was for many centuries the last bastion of defense, protecting the population also from the Napoleonic army. In the vicinity of the Castle we also find the Church of the Medieval Rock, which was erected to ensure that the people had a church on top of the mountain that safeguard the country from above.
Torre del Castello dei Prefetti di Vico
Vetralla
(34 Km)
The Tower of the Prefetti Castle of Vico was built in the 15th century. The tower was erected to defend the castle and to allow the realization of the cross fire.
Museo Etrusco
Cerveteri
(13 Km)
The Cerveteri museum is located in Castello Ruspoli. Inside it exhibits a large collection of artifacts, tombs, finds and decorations of the Etruscan civilization.
Necropoli Etrusca Banditaccia
Cerveteri
(13 Km)
The Etruscan Necropolis Banditaccia includes about four hundred burials dating from the second to the 8th century BC. The site was named after the nineteenth century, when the land was “banished”, i.e. rented out with public announcement. The tomb architectures are of different types and include the cockpit ones, the oldest, to those with dice located along the Ceriti and Tolfa Mountains.
Necropoli di Monterozzi
Tarquinia
(29 Km)
The Etruscan Necropolis of Monterozzi is located in the homonymous hill and is characterized by six thousand tombs that extend along the entire perimeter of the hill, dug into the rock and surmounted by mounds. The tombs are painted in a maestral way and represent the most prestigious nucleus of necropolis in the Mediterranean. Among the most famous tombs we remember those called 'of the Lionesses', 'Leopards, 'and 'Hunting and Fishing'.
Ara della Regina
Tarquinia
(29 Km)
The Ara della Regina is an Etruscan temple from the 4th century BC found on Pian di Civita in Tarquinia. The most visible part is that represented by the limestone base of “macco”. During the restoration work of 1938, a laborious work from the beginning of the 5th century BC was found, called the 'Winged Horses' and now kept in the National Museum of Tarquinia.
Case le Centocelle - Cencelle villag (IX sec) abbandonato
Tarquinia
(20 Km)
The city of Centocelle was built in 854 to host citizens, escaped the wrath of the Saracen strikers. It was built by Pope Leo IV, and initially it took the name of Lviv, later the fugitives called it Cencelle. It was inhabited for only 35 years because, as soon as the attacks of the Saracens ended, the population returned to the coast. In 889 on the ashes of Centocelle, the city of Civitas Vetulas was founded, namely the current Civitta' Vecchia.
La Farnesiana - Borgo minerario abbandonato (XIX sec)
Tarquinia
(20 Km)
The Farnesiana, is located in a beautiful location consisting of houses partly restored and partly abandoned and the church in neo-Gothic style currently in ruins. The ancient village in the past was inhabited by miners and breeders, but was abandoned following the closure of mining activities. Currently, the village has been transformed into an agritourism.
Norchia - Necropoli Rupestre Etrusca
Vetralla
(35 Km)
The Etruscan Rock Necropolis originated from the ancient city of Orcla, which reached its peak between the 2nd and 4th century BC. At the top there was a fake door and the terrace from where they were scattered the drops of milk or wine in honor of the gods. Among the tombs stand out that of the Three Heads, the Ciarlanti Tomb and the Prostila Tomb.
Museo Civico Archeologico
Barbarano Romano
(27 Km)
The Civic Archaeological Museum is located in the historical and architectural complex of Sant'Angelo. Here it is possible to observe finds found in the excavations of neighboring areas that date back to the period from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. These have a chronological order. Of particular importance is a late archaic funeral obelisk.
Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare
Bracciano
(23 Km)
The Historical Museum of the Air Force is located on the shore of Lake Bracciano where the first Aeronautical Experimental Shipyard was created. The Museum covers an area of 13,000 square meters and is divided into four large exhibition halls where more than sixty aircraft are welcomed that tell the story of the Italian Air Force.
Castello Orsini Odescalchi
Bracciano
(21 Km)
The Odescalchi — Orsini Castle was built in 1470 and finished in 1485 at the behest of Napoleon Orsini. The construction is to be attributed to the famous architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini. The fact of having a strategic position made him the object of contention among the noble families of the time. Today it is used as a historical museum, location for events, conventions and cultural events.
Museo Civico di Bracciano
Bracciano
(21 Km)
The Civic Museum of Bracciano is set up inside the former convent of Santa Maria Novella and performs the function of illustrating through materials and objects of the place the history and life of the city and its inhabitants. The exhibition is divided into three sections that trace the first years of the settlement of the Etruscans until the civil society of the 19th century. Particular interest is the historical and artistic room that welcomes in particular the Christ Salvador Mundi, the work of the circle of Andrea Bregno.
Eremo della Trinità
Allumiere
(15 Km)
The Hermitage of the Trinity is located in the locality of Allumiere, in the province of Rome and is among the oldest sanctuaries of the Tolfa Mountains. It is certainly not the construction period, due to various renovations, but it is assumed in the period of the Middle Ages. Among the oldest documents to mention are the Bull of Pope Innocent IV. The Sanctuary survived until the mid-600 and was renovated in the 19th century. Currently, the restoration of the monument was completed, precisely in 2002 and is accessible to the public under the care of the religious.
Torre Porta Orologio
Barbarano Romano
(27 Km)
Porta Romana was built around the fifteenth century. It was built in a cylindrical shape to oppose greater resistance to firearms attacks. In the nineteenth century it was also equipped with a clock at the top that it still preserves today.
Castello Odescalchi
Bracciano
(21 Km)
The Odescalchi — Orsini Castle was built in 1470 and finished in 1485 at the behest of Napoleon Orsini. The construction is to be attributed to the famous architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini. The fact of having a strategic position made him the object of contention among the noble families of the time. Today it is used as a historical museum, location for events, conventions and cultural events.
Castello Orsini Odescalchi
Bracciano
(21 Km)
The Odescalchi — Orsini Castle was built in 1470 and finished in 1485 at the behest of Napoleon Orsini. The construction is to be attributed to the famous architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini. The fact of having a strategic position made him the object of contention among the noble families of the time. Today it is used as a historical museum, location for events, conventions and cultural events.
Borgo murato Ceri
Cerveteri
(17 Km)
The walled village Ceri is one of the oldest villages in the town of Cerveteri, located in the province of Rome. It is adjacent to the Via Aurelia and rises on a tuff spur. The village dates back to the Middle Ages, between the middle of 1200 and that of 1300. It was restored and rebuilt several times over the years. It is currently in excellent condition and is open to tourists.
Torre del Granarone
Cerveteri
(13 Km)
The Torre del Granarone is located in the municipality of Cerveteri in the province of Rome. The building was built at the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century, for the will of the Ruspoli family. The tower has a three-story structure and was used as a grain storage room. Currently, in the tower is the new headquarters of the City Council of Cerveteri.
Castello di Cerveteri
Cerveteri
(13 Km)
The Castle of Cerveteri, located in the homonymous town, dates back to the fourth century BC. Despite it dates back to the Etruscan period, has been resumed and modified over the years by the different owners. The original building of the Castle was used for military purposes. From 1968 to today, it houses the National Museum of Archaeological Cerite, and is open to the public.
Palazzo Ruspoli
Cerveteri
(13 Km)
Palazzo Ruspoli was built in the 16th century. It is among the oldest and best preserved that there are in Cerveteri. It belonged to the most important noble family in the area, the Ruspoli. Today it is used as an Etruscan Museum, since this civilization has inhabited the territory, leaving important testimonies.
Statua Madonna
Civitavecchia
(20 Km)
The Madonna of Civitavecchia is a small statue depicting the Madonna, 42 cm tall, of Bosnian origin, exhibited since 1995. The statue is located in the Gregori family's garden and is said to have produced tears of blood 14 times. For this reason, it has often been the subject of scientific studies but in any case the phenomenon has not been made official by the Catholic Church.
Porta Livorno
Civitavecchia
(15 Km)
The Livorno Gate was built in 1761, at the behest of Pope Clement XIII, with the aim of allowing quick access to all the workers of the port on the north side of the city of Civitavecchia. Recently, the door has been restored to its former glory throughout its architectural structure.
Monumento ai Caduti
Civitavecchia
(15 Km)
The War Memorial of Civitavecchia was wanted by King Vittorio Emmanuel III to honor the fallen in World War I. The work was performed by the artist Riva who composed a sculptural complex in bronze specifically to remember the fallen in the war.
Cattedrale di Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
(15 Km)
Civitavecchia Cathedral is a Baroque building, dating back to 1782. It was built in Baroque style on the remains of a small church at the behest of Pope Clement XIV and became Cathedral only in 1805. In the facade of the building we can admire the two sculptures by Pietro De Laurentiis and the fresco by ``San Francesco receiving the Stigmate`` by Antonio Nessi.
La Madonnina
Civitavecchia
(21 Km)
The Madonna of Civitavecchia is kept in the Parish of Saint Augustine in the homonymous city. Its history dates back to 2 February 1995 when a statue depicting Our Lady and coming from Medjugorie began to tear blood. The statue did not stop tearing for the following thirteen days in the presence of many people and the Bishop who decided to place the statue in the parish from where it was originally moved.
Torre del Marangone
Civitavecchia
(11 Km)
The Torre del Marangone was built during the 17th century at the behest of Pius V. The denomination derives from an ancient ditch located near it. The structure has a square plan and rests on a rocky part from where the sea is dominated. It was part of the sixty-one control towers built along the Tyrrhenian coast at the request of Pope Pius V.
Forte Michelangelo
Civitavecchia
(15 Km)
Fort Michelangelo was erected in 1535, by Giuliano Leno and Antonio da Sangallo, students of Bramante, who directed the works of the Fort until his death in 1514. The idea of a fortress was born at the time of Pope Giulio II della Rovere, who had decided to erect a fortress to defend the port of Civitavecchia and thus ensuring the tranquility of its citizens. The main tower, known as the Maschio, was entrusted to Michelangelo Buonarroti, from whose fort it also takes its name.
La Rocca
Civitavecchia
(15 Km)
The Fortress is one of the most beautiful buildings in Civitavecchia. It was built around the 14th century at the behest of the Frangipane family. Over the years it has often changed function from castle to watchtower, to shooting range and finally also to the cemetery. Although today there are only ruins left, its beauty and magnificence are still clearly visible.
Torre di Maccarese
Fiumicino
(28 Km)
The Maccarese Tower or Torre Primavera was built during the 16th century at the behest of Pius IV. Its function was mainly of sighting and defending from the Saracen raids that plagued the area. The tower rises for 15 meters in height and turns out to be a square plan.
Castello di Rospigliosi
Fiumicino
(27 Km)
The Castle of Rospigliosi or Castello di San Giorgio was built around the twelfth century and originates from the legend of St. George who freed the fortress from a dragon. The Aldobrandeschi family therefore wanted to thank the saint by dedicating the fortress to him. Below the Castle was managed by the Rospigliosi family who gave the Castle a kind and noble image.
Torre di Palidoro
Fiumicino
(20 Km)
The Tower of Palidoro is also known as Torre Perla and represents a coastal tower. The historical finds date back to 1480 the construction of a castrum in this locality. During the 17th century the area was owned by the Peretti family.
Castello di Torrimpietra
Fiumicino
(25 Km)
The Castle of Torrimpietra was built in medieval times and in 1254 it was among the possessions of the Normanni Alberteschi family. At the beginning of the 16th century the property passed to the Peretti family who also had a stately home built. After a magnificent period, the noble family sold the Castle to the Falconieri princes, who commissioned the painter Pier Leone Ghezzi to decorate the interior. After a period of decadence of Torre in Pietra and after the Falconeri became extinct, the Castle was restored by Senator Luigi Albertini in 1926.
Castello dei Monteroni
Ladispoli
(16 Km)
The Castle of Monteroni or Castellaccio was built around the fourteenth century along the route of the Via Aurelia and in its area known for the ancient Etruscan mounds. Its function, during the first century of construction, was as a tavern and post office for pilgrims who traveled the route mentioned above. The denomination of Castellaccio derives from the fact that after World War II the fortress was in a poor state of preservation.
Castello Odescalchi di Palo
Ladispoli
(16 Km)
The Castle of Odescalchi Palo dates back to the sixteenth century and is located on a fortified site of the Middle Ages. The name is due to the presence of large “Palus” swamps in the surrounding area. After a short change of ownership during the nineteenth century, the Castle returned to the possession of the Odescalchi family. In this building, very important people like Pope Alexander VI and Francesco Orsini stayed.
Torre Flavia
Ladispoli
(11 Km)
The Flavia Tower is one of the monuments of Roman times with a military function and therefore to defend the coast of Ladispoli. It takes its name from Cardinal Flavio Orsini who rebuilt it during the 16th century. The structure has a low base and has a staircase inside that connects the two floors illuminated by windows covered in travertine.
Porta Romana
Nepi
(41 Km)
Porta Romana is part of the ancient buildings built around the city walls of Nepi. Also known as Porta Grande, the structure is composed of three gates framed by flat edge. The main access was a door and door that created a cramped interior space that allowed the enemy to be blocked.
Rocca dei Borgia
Nepi
(41 Km)
The Fortress of the Borgia was built in the fifteenth century at the behest of Pope Sixtus IV and authorized in 1483 by Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia. Below the fortress was donated by the Cardinal to his daughter Lucrezia, then passing under the management of the Farnese who expanded its walls on a project by Antonio Sangallo the Younger. The property has a wonderful Renaissance style noble hall and the remains of two palaces and four bulwarks have also come to us.
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Sacrofano
(42 Km)
The Church of San Giovanni Battista was rebuilt at the end of the fifteenth century on a medieval church of which its ancient bell tower preserves. The ceiling is decorated with paintings and inlays and contains in the center a canvas with Saints John the Baptist and Biagio. Inside a large urn, the bones of San Giustino are preserved.
Piazza San Biagio
Sacrofano
(47 Km)
Piazza San Biagio is one of the best known squares in Sacrofano and houses the beautiful church of SS Giovanni Battista and Biagio.
Terme di Vicarello
Bracciano
(19 Km)
The thermal waters of Vicarello were known and frequented since antiquity as evidenced by the Etruscan and Greek coins dating back to the 7th century BC found in 1852. From the spring, located about 500 m upstream of the Borgo, the water comes out at a temperature of about 45-50 °C. Its bicarbonate-sulfate-alkaline-earthy composition makes it suitable for sludge and aereosol for the treatment of rheumatism and arthrosis.
Museo di Palazzo Altieri
Oriolo Romano
(22 Km)
Santuario etrusco Grotta Porcina
Vetralla
(30 Km)