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Things to do in Formello Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Formello Italy. If you’are planning to visit Formello for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Formello and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Formello and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

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Sacrofano (4 Km)

Monte Musino

Inside the Veio Park is Monte Musino, a wooded area used in the past for the construction of places of worship and military buildings. The remains of an ancient fortress are also observable here.

Rome (4 Km)

Parco di Vejo

The Park was established by law no. 29 of 6/10/1997. The entire protected territory is of valuable historical, archaeological and landscape value.

Sacrofano (5 Km)

Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista

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.

Sacrofano (6 Km)

Parco regionale di Veio

The municipality of Sacrofano is part of the Regional Park of Veio. The park is characterized by interesting historical, naturalistic and landscape elements.

Rome (6 Km)

Citta Etrusca di Veio Vicolo Formellese

Rome (7 Km)

Castello Farnese di Isola Farnese

The Farnese Castle located in Rome, is a castle from the Middle Ages. The present appearance is due to the work of Cardinal Farnese who transformed the ancient medieval fortress into a stately palace. The castle is in excellent condition and is available to all interested parties.

Rome (7 Km)

Castello di Isola Farnese

The Farnese Castle dates back to the 13th century and is located in the city of Rome. It was built by the Orsini family and passed in the 16th century, under the ownership of the Farnese family. Inside it was built the baronial palace, which dates back to the early Middle Ages, and owes its current form to Cardinal Alessandro Farnese. It is currently in excellent condition and is open to the public.

Sacrofano (9 Km)

Piazza San Biagio

Piazza San Biagio is one of the best known squares in Sacrofano and houses the beautiful church of SS Giovanni Battista and Biagio.

Rome (11 Km)

Monumento Naturale Galeria Antica

The Galeria Antica Natural Monument is part of the history of the ancient city of Galeria, which had its thriving development from the Middle Ages until the 17th century. The city was uninhabited for more than two centuries, but we know it was built on a tuff spur and surrounded by the waters of the Arrone River. Between greenery and lush vegetation there are some monuments such as the church of Sant'Andrea, the grinding wheel and the ancient fortress.

Bracciano (14 Km)

Lago di Bracciano

Lake Bracciano, originally also called Lake Sabatino, is of volcanic origin. Its surface of 57.5 km² makes it the eighth Italian lake by extension and its maximum depth of 164 meters, makes it the sixth Italian lake in depth.

Mazzano Romano (14 Km)

Treja Adventure

Bracciano (15 Km)

Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare

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.

Bracciano (17 Km)

Cascate di Monte Gelato

The Monte Gelato Falls are a natural area that fascinates everyone for its beauty, surrounded by large trees. Scenes from some films have been filmed in this waterfall. Near the waterfalls are the remains of a water mill that was used from 1830 until World War II.

Fiano Romano (17 Km)

Area Archeologica Lucus Feroniae

Lucus Feroniae is an important archaeological site that testifies to the periods of Roman civilization. The area was discovered in 1952, during the excavations that brought to light several amphorae and stones with inscriptions. Historical sources testify that inside the ancient area stood a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Feronia.

Fiano Romano (17 Km)

Lucus Feroniae

Lucus Feroniae is an archaeological site located in the municipality of Capena. The place was inhabited by citizens who belonged to three different ethnic groups: Latins, Sabini and Etruscans. During the Imperial Age, the city, which became an independent community, took the status of a colony. Currently there are only a few walls left of the city.

Rome (17 Km)

Villa Madama

Villa Madama is a suburban villa on the model of Roman villas. The villa was built after 1517 at the behest of Giulio de Medici. In the courtyard there is a formal garden, an amphitheater and a terrace, with a beautiful view of the Tiber. Nowadays it is used as the representative headquarters of the President of the Council and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Italian Republic.

Rome (17 Km)

Stadio Olimpico

It is one of the most famous sport venues in Rome. Built in 1953, it is located in the Foro Italico and was used during the 1960 Olympic games. Designed by the architect Annibale Vitellozzi, its structure is characterised by continuous rings of tiers.

Rome (18 Km)

Casa di Amore e Psiche

The Domus of Love and Psyche was built in the second quarter of the fourth century. It got its name from a small statuary group with Love and Psyche found in one of the bedrooms. On the central setting, there is a small garden with a monumental fountain. The whole building is special and is very interesting to visit.

Rome (18 Km)

Auditorium Parco della Musica

It is a multifunctional complex, planned to house concerts and cultural events. Designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano, it is located among Villa Glori, the Parioli hill and the Villaggio Olimpico. The Auditorium has three main concert rooms allocated in buildings with different sizes, covered in lead and surrounding an outdoor amphitheatre, the cavea able to house nearly 3.000 spectators.

Rome (18 Km)

Villa Glori

Villa Glori is a 25-hectare park located in the city of Rome. It has a particularly irregular configuration, with a somewhat wild natural garden. It has been open to the public since 1924. It was dedicated to the fallen of World War I under the name “Park of Remembrance”. In 1997, installations by contemporary artists were included in the park, which constitute a wonderful example of inserting works of art into nature.

Rome (18 Km)

Museo Astronomico Copernicano

The Copernican Astronomical Museum was founded in 1873 for the celebrations of the fourth centenary of the birth of Copernicus. The Museum houses astronomical instruments of great importance such as sundials, astronomical dials and within it there are also sections related to the historical development of objects used for the observation. In addition, in the library we find an important text of ancient astronomy, namely the De revolutionibus orbium coelestium of Copernicus.

Rome (18 Km)

Museo Storico di Architettura Militare

The Historical Museum of Military Architecture in Rome exhibits objects belonging to the Count of Cavour and plastics and models that faithfully reproduce scenes of military action. There are also broadcasting media such as telegraph and radio. Finally, we find an exhibition of military architectural works starting from the prehistoric ones up to the construction of castles.

Fiano Romano (19 Km)

Villa romana dei Volusii

The Roman Villa of Volusii is located in an archaeological area discovered in the year 1960. The building was built around the year 50 BC by Quinto Volusio. The villa is built on two levels. On the upper level is the stately residence. Inside the rooms were decorated with floor mosaics with geometric patterns and natural subjects. Even today, the villa continues to maintain its traditional structure.

Bracciano (19 Km)

Castello Orsini Odescalchi

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.

Bracciano (19 Km)

Castello Odescalchi

Bracciano (19 Km)

Castello Orsini Odescalchi

Bracciano (19 Km)

Museo Civico di Bracciano

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.

Rome (19 Km)

Catacombe di Priscilla

The Catacombs of Priscilla were excavated in the tuff between the 2nd and 5th centuries and the name comes from the women who donated the ground for the construction of the burial area, Donna Priscilla. 35 meters deep and articulated on three levels, the catacombs are home to about 40,000 burials, including many martyrs and six popes.

Rome (19 Km)

Palazzo delle Belle Arti

Palazzo delle Belle Arti was built by the architect Cesare Bazzani in 1911. It was damaged during the World War II conflict and was later restored. It is characterized by a solemn classic façade and a porch on binate columns. Today the institution is configured as an art gallery of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Rome (19 Km)

Villa Giulia

Villa Giulia was built by Pope Giulio III Ciocchi Del Monte in 1550-1555. It is one of the most refined and representative examples of the architecture of Mannerism in Rome. On the ground floor there is a portal flanked by two niches, inserted in a triple rusticated arch. The rear facade features the large semicircular portico designed by Ammanati. Many statues in the courtyard and in the Nymphaeum were taken to the Vatican. After having had various uses in 1889 it was finally destined to the Museum of Etruscan Art.

Rome (20 Km)

Villa Ada

Villa Ada in Rome is the fourth largest public park. It houses numerous neoclassical buildings, including the royal villa.

Rome (20 Km)

Museo Africano

The African Museum of Rome was established in 1923 with the task of describing and illustrating the Italian colonies in Africa. Inside the Museum there was a library and numerous beautiful collections divided by sections. In addition, the visitor can admire artwork, handicraft elements, paintings, jewelry etc.

Rome (20 Km)

Museo Civico di Zoologia

The Civic Museum of Zoology was established in 1932, and within it we find millions of specimens coming from private and public collections. The history of the museum actually dates back to the early 19th century, when in the tropical countries in addition to other collections that were donated to the popes, also examples of exotic birds came from the missions. Today, more than 5 million unique and particular specimens from different civilizations can be observed.

Rome (20 Km)

Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna

The National Gallery of Modern Art was established in 1883 by Guido Baccelli and its headquarters was that of the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Via Nazionale in Rome. Then, for a lack of space and insufficient space, to collect the works, the current building was designed by the Roman engineer Cesare Bazzani. The Museum has 55 rooms and over four thousand four hundred works of painting and sculpture of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. We can find works such as those of Francesco Hayez and Antonio Canova, as well as the works of Balla and Boccioni.

Rome (20 Km)

Galleria Nazionale d’ Arte Moderna e Contemporanea

A huge collection of modern Italian art. It was established in 1883, it has 4,400 works of painting and sculpture of Italian artists, most of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It also deals with ‘living’ art.

Rome (20 Km)

Museo dei Bambini "Explora"

The Explora Children's Museum was established in 1994. The project was born from a collaboration between the Children's Museum Association, the Institute of Psychology of the C.N.R. and the Municipality of Rome. The structure dedicated to children is the first private museum of its kind. To date, it represents an important opportunity for knowledge and interaction in an environment designed for the little ones.

Rome (20 Km)

Museo "Hendrik Christian Andersen"

The Hendrik Christian Andersen Museum exhibits the works of the Norwegian painter and sculptor Hendrik Christian Andersen. The painter had his own utopian project of a World City or rather than a workshop of ideas in which he studies art, religion, philosophy and sciences. On the ground floor of the museum we find models and finished works on the project the World City. On the first floor we find collections and also exhibitions focused on the links of foreign artists with Italy between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Rome (20 Km)

Bioparco

The Zoological Garden of Rome was founded in 1908 with the task of creating a place of attraction for all visitors for a wonderful wildlife collection. The Zoo was inaugurated in 1911 and, moreover, was built by Carl Hagenbeck who had already opened, in turn, the famous Stellingen Zoo, in Hamburg. In 1935 Raffaele De Vico's enlargement work was completed and the two new areas of the Great Aviary and the Reptilary opened.

Rome (20 Km)

Museo "P. Canonica"

The Pietro Canonica Museum is located inside the Villa Borghese in Rome. There are mainly works by Pietro Canonica in marble, bronze, sketches and studies representing the complete evolution of the artist. The museum is divided by rooms, seven in general. The peculiarity of the museum lies in the existence of a private apartment, in which you can admire art objects, tapestries and a seventeenth-century armor.

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HOTEL BEVERLY HILLS ROME

Rome (19 Km) - Largo Benedetto Marcello, 220

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Hotel Beverly Hills Rome is located in the prestigious Parioli neighborhood. The famous Villa Borghese park is just around the corner, as is Via Veneto and the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna. A spacious and elegant reception hall with large glass doors and sofas welcomes guests to the Hotel Beverly Hills Rome. This is a clear prelude to the expert hospitality and warm welcome which the guests will find within. Whether you are a businessman who needs to stay in the heart of the capital or a family looking to spend a holiday exploring the city’s fascinating history and art, each of the 183 guest rooms and suites of the Hotel Beverly Hills Rome will give you a warm welcome and will make you feel right at home. The warm and welcoming atmosphere of the Mascagni Restaurant and the Puccini Bar & Bistrot, with classic furniture and impeccable service, paints a perfect picture of the cosmopolitan hospitality offered by the Hotel Beverly Hills Rome. The Hotel Beverly Hills Rome is an expert in quality meetings. Equipped with spacious and elegant common areas, its 6 meeting rooms are all soundproof and come equipped with the most modern technology.

HOTEL CORALLO

Rome (21 Km) - Via Palestro, 44

e-mail www +3964456340

Hotel Corallo in Rome is a comfortable 2 star hotel located in the historic city center, a five minute walk from Termini Train Station and a short walk from the Tube Station Castro Pretorio.

AGRITURISMO B&B CASALE DI GRICCIANO

Cerveteri (27 Km) - Via Di Gricciano 16 --Via Della Necropoli

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Things to do in Formello Italy – what to see attractions and activities

What To See near Formello

Monte Musino

Parco di Vejo

Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista

Parco regionale di Veio

Citta Etrusca di Veio Vicolo Formellese

Castello Farnese di Isola Farnese

Castello di Isola Farnese

Piazza San Biagio

Monumento Naturale Galeria Antica

Lago di Bracciano

Treja Adventure

Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare

Cascate di Monte Gelato

Area Archeologica Lucus Feroniae

Lucus Feroniae

Villa Madama

Stadio Olimpico

Casa di Amore e Psiche

Auditorium Parco della Musica

Villa Glori

Museo Astronomico Copernicano

Museo Storico di Architettura Militare

Villa romana dei Volusii

Castello Orsini Odescalchi

Castello Odescalchi

Castello Orsini Odescalchi

Museo Civico di Bracciano

Catacombe di Priscilla

Palazzo delle Belle Arti

Villa Giulia

Villa Ada

Museo Africano

Museo Civico di Zoologia

Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna

Galleria Nazionale d’ Arte Moderna e Contemporanea

Museo dei Bambini "Explora"

Museo "Hendrik Christian Andersen"

Bioparco

Museo "P. Canonica"

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