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

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

Tolfa, Rome, a magical village among the valleys

Tolfa, Rocca del Frangipane
Tolfa, Rocca del Frangipane

Tolfa is a small village of almost 5000 inhabitants in the province of Rome. The beautiful medieval village, located on a hill in the Tolfa Mountains, from which it takes its name, can be reached after about 40 km of full immersion in the wonderful nature that surrounds it.

Walking through the center, characterized by fascinating stone alleys, you begin to climb towards a dead end street. The climb is very steep but, once you reach the summit, you can enjoy a certainly spectacular view. As you climb up, homes in the distance become smaller and everything gets sharper.

You can see from afar this village in the countryside and the bell tower with the old clock that overlooks it. Arriving at the top of this slope you can't help but be speechless.

On the top, in the background, there is the splendid and majestic church, the Church of Madonna della Rocca, with a wonderful viewpoint in front. On a hill next door are the remains of the Rocca dei Frangipane, a really suggestive place.

All that road to this small village I would do it again... is the most characteristic place I have visited in recent times. I really recommend a visit to everyone because it is a place that gives emotions and that are not easily forgotten.

written by David Perkins - Last update: 11/10/2021
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What To See near Tolfa

Allumiere (3 Km)

Eremo della Trinità

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.

Civitavecchia (14 Km)

Forte Michelangelo

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.

Santa Marinella (15 Km)

Castello di San Severa

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.

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AGRITURISMO B&B CASALE DI GRICCIANO  - >Cerveteri
Cerveteri (19 Km) - Via Di Gricciano 16 --Via Della Necropoli

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