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Things to do in Olevano Romano Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Olevano Romano Italy. If you’are planning to visit Olevano Romano 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 Olevano Romano 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 Olevano Romano and its territory.  Share and suggest a place you've visited.

Ruby red is synonymous with Olevano Romano

Vineyards in Cesanese di Olevano Romano DOC
Vineyards in Cesanese di Olevano Romano DOC

Welcome to the land of Cesanese di Olevano Romano D.O.C. The province of Rome, and more exactly Olevano Romano, stands out for the production of the characteristic wine. The wine territory includes not only the locality of Olevano Romano, but also part of the territory of Genazzano. This ruby red wine, symbol of the Roman folk tradition, is presented in the versions, lovable, dry, sweet, sparkling and sparkling. Ideal to accompany different pork preparations, cold cuts, first courses with meat sauces.

To fully enjoy its properties, it is recommended to serve it at 16°C -18°C. lovers and scholars of fine arts. During the 1800s, famous German and French painters were hosted in this resort, attracted by wild views and good flavors. It was the case of Koch and the painter and poet Scheffel. The monumental archaeology of the city walls of the historic center of Olevano, dating back to an era before the Middle Ages, contains the panorama and the good flavors of the Lazio Region.

written by John Maxwell - Last update: 31/10/2021
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What To See near Olevano Romano

Palestrina (12 Km)

Palazzo Barberini

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.

Palestrina (12 Km)

Santuario della Fortuna Primigenia

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.

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