{"id":10159,"date":"2024-03-15T11:51:21","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T10:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=10159"},"modified":"2024-03-15T11:51:22","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T10:51:22","slug":"roman-countryside","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/roman-countryside\/","title":{"rendered":"Roman Countryside"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/central-italy\/lazio\/\">Lazio<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/rome\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Rome<\/a> is a large rural area with many towns hosting historic attractions, most notably Tivoli. Among this area is Lake Bracciano, a large lake northwest of Rome. The eastern part of the Metropolitan City of Rome is occupied by hills and mountains, dotted with ancient towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-3b98d8b0-0522-44ae-9bc0-9b6b8fdd1938\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-c95c95ec-420c-4633-897c-63cdac0e6709\">Places to see in the Roman Countryside<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#tivoli\">Tivoli<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#hadrians-villa\">\u272a Hadrian&#8217;s Villa<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#villa-deste\">\u272a Villa d&#8217;Este<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#temple-of-vesta\">Temple of Vesta<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#sanctuary-of-hercules-victor\">Sanctuary of Hercules Victor<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#rocca-pia\">Rocca Pia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#zagarolo\">Zagarolo<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#palazzo-rospigliosi\">Palazzo Rospigliosi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#palestrina\">Palestrina<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#temple-of-fortuna-primigenia\">Temple of Fortuna Primigenia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#subiaco\">Subiaco<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#rocca-abbaziale\">Rocca Abbaziale<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#abbey-of-santa-scolastica\">Abbey of Santa Scolastica<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#monastery-of-san-benedetto\">Monastery of San Benedetto<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#arcinazzo-romano\">Arcinazzo Romano<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#villa-of-trajan\">Villa of Trajan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#licenza\">Licenza<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#horaces-villa\">Horace&#8217;s Villa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#capena\">Capena<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#archaeological-area-of-lucus-feroniae\">Archaeological Area of Lucus Feroniae<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#lake-bracciano\">Lake Bracciano<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#orsini-odescalchi-castle\">Orsini-Odescalchi Castle<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#italian-air-force-museum\">Italian Air Force Museum<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#anguillara-sabazia\">Anguillara Sabazia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tivoli\"><strong>Tivoli<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tivoli is a city located among the hills east of Rome. Settled in prehistoric times, it was conquered by Rome and became the site of many villas of the richest Roman families. The town suffered a decline in the Middle Ages, and then rose to prominence again as a free <em>comune<\/em>. After being taken again by Rome, new luxurious villas were built in Tivoli since the Renaissance. The city is now a tourist destination known for its ancient ruins and great view on the Roman countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_dd832cb7-304b-4e7a-a7c7-93541cc2818d\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hadrians-villa\"><strong>\u272a Hadrian&#8217;s Villa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hadrian&#8217;s Villa (<em>Villa Adriana<\/em>) is one of the largest ancient Roman villas ever built, once serving as the residence of Roman emperor Hadrian. The ruins of the vast complex, erected during the 2nd century, are located just outside Tivoli. The complex includes numerous buildings, including the main imperial palace and various baths and temples. Some of the structures are inspired by buildings located across the Roman Empire, such as the reproductions of a portico in Athens and a sanctuary in Egypt. One of the most peculiar areas in the complex is the <strong>Teatro Marittimo<\/strong> (&#8220;Maritime Theater&#8221;), a round portico with a moat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Largo Marguerite Yourcenar, 1, 00010 Tivoli RM<br>Coordinates: 41.9423, 12.7746<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/p26bhhnijFFpoZkJ7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_7ae71445-f98e-4358-b811-c38cf13da9b3\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"villa-deste\"><strong>\u272a Villa d&#8217;Este<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Villa d&#8217;Este is a large Renaissance villa in Tivoli, erected during the 16th century. The villa was erected by the Este family on the site of an ancient monastery adjacent to the <strong>Church of Santa Maria Maggiore<\/strong>. The many richly adorned halls inside the villa feature a large series of elaborate Renaissance frescoes and decorations. The large gardens of the villa are adorned with numerous fountains featuring intricate sculptures, including two made by Bernini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: P.za Trento, 5, 00019 Tivoli RM<br>Coordinates: 41.9634, 12.7958<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/jqz5WeSkEj2xKzCJ6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_dfe53d51-e8e0-4bf9-9e52-e69d9fbfba4b\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"temple-of-vesta\"><strong><strong>Temple of Vesta<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Temple of Vesta (<em>Tempio di Vesta<\/em>) is an ancient Roman temple in Tivoli, located on top of a cliff overlooking the Aniene river. The small circular structure was erected in the 2nd century BCE, around the same time as the adjacent <strong>Temple of the Sibyl<\/strong> (<em>Tempio della Sibilla<\/em>), of which only a few ruins remain. The two temples are located inside the park of <strong>Villa Gregoriana<\/strong>. This park was established in the 19th century and features various other attractions, such as the large waterfall of the Aniene river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via della Sibilla, 00019 Tivoli RM<br>Coordinates: 41.9667, 12.8008<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/UGpeCscR5KzuZ5LQA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f315c692-00d1-4e82-af06-b2ffc2af01c9\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sanctuary-of-hercules-victor\"><strong><strong>Sanctuary of Hercules Victor<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sanctuary of Hercules Victor (<em>Santuario di Ercole Vincitore<\/em>) is a ruined Roman temple erected in Tivoli between the 2nd century BCE and the 1st century BCE. Once a large complex, it was abandoned in the Early Middle Ages and was only recently restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via degli Stabilimenti, 5, 00019 Tivoli RM<br>Coordinates: 41.9635, 12.7923<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Jbcgj334FjqoTCmH7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_85c898c7-4343-4d42-bf4b-fef732759b00\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rocca-pia\"><strong><strong>Rocca Pia<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rocca Pia is a 15th-century castle in Tivoli, featuring four imposing circular towers. Next to the fort are the ruins of the <strong>Amphitheater of Blaesus<\/strong> (<em>Anfiteatro di Bleso<\/em>), which dates from around the 2nd century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Vicolo Barchetto, 00019 Tivoli RM<br>Coordinates: 41.9600, 12.7982<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/w5jPJWS7APUT7tF5A\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_21d0b82a-3bfa-4367-b762-6f3d2abc5361\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zagarolo\"><strong>Zagarolo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zagarolo is a town located on top of a narrow tuff hill east of Rome. The town has medieval origins and a few historic attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_9072a41f-4548-49b0-81f7-d3375f1f6224\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"palazzo-rospigliosi\"><strong><strong>Palazzo Rospigliosi<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Palazzo Rospigliosi is a large palace in Zagarolo, originally built in the Late Middle Ages and later expanded. The palace features some frescoed halls and various artworks. The building also houses the <strong>Toy Museum<\/strong> (<em>Museo del Giocattolo<\/em>), which includes one of the largest collections in Italy of historic toys from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: P,za della Indipendenza, 18, 00039 Zagarolo RM<br>Coordinates: 41.8379, 12.8315<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/iaHCv6sT3LPBNM2A9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_b8ab4176-e5f9-48ec-9ca1-1b111a6875c0\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"palestrina\"><strong>Palestrina<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Palestrina is a town located among the hills east of Rome. Founded in ancient times as <em>Praeneste<\/em>, it was eventually conquered by Rome and became a thriving city and a popular destination for wealthy Romans. Ruled by various noble families throughout the Middle Ages and the modern age, it still houses some ancient ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_d63c4ed2-2f7c-4421-ae1c-dd4a0cd9612d\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"temple-of-fortuna-primigenia\"><strong>Temple of Fortuna Primigenia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Temple of Fortuna Primigenia (<em>Santuario della Fortuna Primigenia<\/em>) is a large religious complex erected during the age of the Roman Republic in Palestrina. The ruins of the monumental complex are located along the sides of a hill, and feature large terraces overlooking the forum of the ancient town. During the Late Middle Ages, the large <strong>Palazzo Colonna Barberini<\/strong> was built on the ruins of the upper terraces. Now this palace houses the <strong>National Archaeological Museum of Palestrina<\/strong> (<em>Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Palestrina<\/em>), which includes numerous mosaics, sculptures, and other archaeological findings from around the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza della Cortina, 00036 Palestrina RM<br>Coordinates: 41.8400, 12.8924<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/KVF3iWGXW3izVsmP6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_56aa590f-387f-480d-9d20-86a3751a71b9\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"subiaco\"><strong>Subiaco<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Subiaco is a town located among the mountains east of Rome. Settled in ancient times, it rose to prominence as a religious center and a site of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_5c86750a-56e7-4e68-8764-917b6a0cbe39\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rocca-abbaziale\"><strong>Rocca Abbaziale<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rocca Abbaziale is a fort erected in the Late Middle Ages on a large rock formation in the center of Subiaco. The original fortress was expanded and reworked in the 18th century, and features various decorated halls. Part of the complex houses a museum dedicated to paper and printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Rampa della Rocca, 00028 Subiaco RM<br>Coordinates: 41.9261, 13.0950<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/rHNHMCm8nMt5EKHZ9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_9cb91521-d5b8-4334-bf54-f3ce83c73db0\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"abbey-of-santa-scolastica\"><strong>Abbey of Santa Scolastica<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Abbey of Santa Scolastica (<em>Abbazia di Santa Scolastica<\/em>) is an abbey near Subiaco founded in the 6th century by Saint Benedict, and the oldest Benedictine monastery in the world. The abbey lived its golden age in the 11th and 12th century, when it ruled over various territories, but its importance eventually declined. The church is in Romanesque and Gothic style, with Neoclassical decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazzale Santa Scolastica, 1, 00028 Subiaco RM<br>Coordinates: 41.9187, 13.1102<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/aWpPPS9wWrrBymCy9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f94155c5-b566-442d-ac15-9c5d7c5be93b\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monastery-of-san-benedetto\"><strong><strong>Monastery of San Benedetto<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as: Sanctuary of the Sacro Speco (<em>Santuario del Sacro Speco<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monastery of San Benedetto (<em>Monastero di San Benedetto<\/em>) is a Benedictine monastery located on the side of a mountain near the Abbey of Santa Scolastica. The complex features various small cells carved in the rock, including the one where Saint Benedict resided. The monastery is adorned with artworks and decorations, such as a series of medieval frescoes inside the church, and the oldest known depiction of Saint Francis of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/assisi\/\">Assisi<\/a>, painted while he was still alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via S. Benedetto, snc, 00028 Subiaco RM<br>Coordinates: 41.9170, 13.1180<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/yEYeC8L482k185oU8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_999f0148-7319-404c-9dc7-ce16b87676b4\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"arcinazzo-romano\"><strong>Arcinazzo Romano<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arcinazzo Romano is a small town located among the mountains in the Metropolitan City of Rome. It is known for hosting the ruins of an ancient Roman villa.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_512c8562-0194-4350-8931-888f29f7d77d\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"villa-of-trajan\"><strong>Villa of Trajan<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Villa of Trajan (<em>Villa di Traiano<\/em>) is a large villa that served as the summer residence of emperor Trajan. The ruins of the complex, located near Arcinazzo Romano, include various structures and a large portico. An archaeological museum in the park houses numerous objects and artworks found here, while a separate section of the collection is located in Arcinazzo Romano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: SR411, Via Sublacense, km 30.00, 00020 Arcinazzo Romano RM<br>Coordinates: 41.8545, 13.1601<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Bjsm699ZtzVBmacSA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_2d5a5a06-5a48-46a9-b883-7df92160588d\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"licenza\"><strong>Licenza<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Licenza is a small town located among the hills north of Tivoli, in the Metropolitan City of Rome. The town houses some historic attractions and ancient ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_2260f695-eef9-4f98-8699-8c51a48d3eb8\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"horaces-villa\"><strong><strong>Horace&#8217;s Villa<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Horace&#8217;s Villa (<em>Villa di Orazio<\/em>) is an ancient Roman villa located near Licenza. The large complex, erected in the 1st century BCE, was the residence of poet Horace, who wrote various poems about this place. The ruins of the villa also feature ancient baths and large mosaic floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Villa di Orazio, 00026 Licenza RM<br>Coordinates: 42.0662, 12.9010<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/k9Mp4QY9YThFoE8W6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_b97226fe-291e-46e5-ab2e-00f74dc84a08\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"capena\"><strong>Capena<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Capena is a small town located north of Rome. A town of ancient origins, it is best known for hosting some archaeological ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_18d7e061-2f8f-4eef-92cb-cd1304fdf633\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"archaeological-area-of-lucus-feroniae\"><strong>Archaeological Area of Lucus Feroniae<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucus Feroniae was an ancient sanctuary originally built around the 7th century BCE, and later expanded into a small town. Once a thriving religious site, it was reworked and rebuilt various times, but the town built around it was abandoned in the Early Middle Ages. Now the archaeological area features the ruins of some structures, including temples, baths, and an amphitheater. Various archaeological finds unearthed here are hosted in a small museum in the park. Next to this archaeological area are the ruins of the <strong>Villa dei Volusii<\/strong>, a large Roman villa adorned with mosaics originally dating from the 1st century BCE and later expanded. The site is located east of Capena and south of Fiano Romano, next to the A1 highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Tiberina, Km. 18.500, 00060 Capena RM<br>Coordinates: 42.1321, 12.5974<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/aHuw6FV6sFSs99Gu5\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_b1f87573-4455-45ad-b80e-4cecc817ac8f\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lake-bracciano\"><strong>Lake Bracciano<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Bracciano (<em>Lago di Bracciano<\/em>) is a large volcanic lake located northwest of Rome. A popular tourist attraction, it is surrounded by some small towns and protected as part of a natural park.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_c5a8bb6f-99f9-4533-ad20-9effeee993ba\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"orsini-odescalchi-castle\"><strong>Orsini-Odescalchi Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Orsini-Odescalchi Castle is a castle located in Bracciano, the town that gives its name to the nearby lake. The imposing fortress was erected in the late 15th century over some previous fortifications, and now serves as a museum hosting several artworks. The castle offers a great view on Lake Bracciano, and it is often used as movie set and wedding location for celebrities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini 14, 00062 Bracciano RM<br>Coordinates: 42.1044, 12.1780<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/8D9cuug11DSmrGf39\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_96f83b6d-b42d-4056-8c21-95437c460388\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"italian-air-force-museum\"><strong><strong>Italian Air Force Museum<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Italian Air Force Museum (<em>Museo Storico dell&#8217;Aeronautica Militare<\/em>) is a military museum located near the shores of Lake Bracciano, between Bracciano and Anguillara Sabazia. The museum houses numerous historic planes and aircrafts, along with exhibits on the history of the Italian Air Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Circumlacuale, 00062 Vigna di Valle RM<br>Coordinates: 42.0859, 12.2151<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/mzE1KVEQSSck1vEQ9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_ff992e5f-a345-4372-b7bf-88c30847890f\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anguillara-sabazia\"><strong><strong>Anguillara Sabazia<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Anguillara Sabazia is a small town located on a promontory along the shores of Lake Bracciano. The town is a tourist destination, and features various medieval attractions. Various points around the town offer a beautiful view over the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza della Collegiata, 00061 Anguillara Sabazia RM<br>Coordinates: 42.0943, 12.2698<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/2KHZt63HcopNpUhf6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt;\u00a0Lazio Around Rome is a large rural area with many towns hosting historic attractions, most notably Tivoli. Among this area is Lake Bracciano, a large lake northwest of Rome. The eastern part of the Metropolitan City of Rome is occupied by hills and mountains, dotted with ancient towns. Tivoli Tivoli is a city located among the hills east of Rome. Settled in prehistoric times, it was conquered by Rome and became the site of many villas of the richest Roman families. The town suffered a decline in the Middle Ages, and then rose to prominence again as a free comune. After being taken again by Rome, new luxurious villas were built in Tivoli since the Renaissance. The city is now a tourist destination known for its ancient ruins and great view on the Roman countryside. \u272a Hadrian&#8217;s Villa Hadrian&#8217;s Villa (Villa Adriana) is one of the largest ancient Roman villas ever built, once serving as the residence of Roman emperor Hadrian. The ruins of the vast complex, erected during the 2nd century, are located just outside Tivoli. The complex includes numerous buildings, including the main imperial palace and various baths and temples. Some of the structures are inspired by buildings located across the Roman Empire, such as the reproductions of a portico in Athens and a sanctuary in Egypt. One of the most peculiar areas in the complex is the Teatro Marittimo (&#8220;Maritime Theater&#8221;), a round portico with a moat. Address: Largo Marguerite Yourcenar, 1, 00010 Tivoli RMCoordinates: 41.9423, 12.7746 Google Maps \u272a Villa d&#8217;Este Villa d&#8217;Este is a large Renaissance villa in Tivoli, erected during the 16th century. The villa was erected by the Este family on the site of an ancient monastery adjacent to the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore. The many richly adorned halls inside the villa feature a large series of elaborate Renaissance frescoes and decorations. The large gardens of the villa are adorned with numerous fountains featuring intricate sculptures, including two made by Bernini. Address: P.za Trento, 5, 00019 Tivoli RMCoordinates: 41.9634, 12.7958 Google Maps Temple of Vesta The Temple of Vesta (Tempio di Vesta) is an ancient Roman temple in Tivoli, located on top of a cliff overlooking the Aniene river. The small circular structure was erected in the 2nd century BCE, around the same time as the adjacent Temple of the Sibyl (Tempio della Sibilla), of which only a few ruins remain. The two temples are located inside the park of Villa Gregoriana. This park was established in the 19th century and features various other attractions, such as the large waterfall of the Aniene river. Address: Via della Sibilla, 00019 Tivoli RMCoordinates: 41.9667, 12.8008 Google Maps Sanctuary of Hercules Victor The Sanctuary of Hercules Victor (Santuario di Ercole Vincitore) is a ruined Roman temple erected in Tivoli between the 2nd century BCE and the 1st century BCE. Once a large complex, it was abandoned in the Early Middle Ages and was only recently restored. Address: Via degli Stabilimenti, 5, 00019 Tivoli RMCoordinates: 41.9635, 12.7923 Google Maps Rocca Pia Rocca Pia is a 15th-century castle in Tivoli, featuring four imposing circular towers. Next to the fort are the ruins of the Amphitheater of Blaesus (Anfiteatro di Bleso), which dates from around the 2nd century. Address: Vicolo Barchetto, 00019 Tivoli RMCoordinates: 41.9600, 12.7982 Google Maps Zagarolo Zagarolo is a town located on top of a narrow tuff hill east of Rome. The town has medieval origins and a few historic attractions. Palazzo Rospigliosi Palazzo Rospigliosi is a large palace in Zagarolo, originally built in the Late Middle Ages and later expanded. The palace features some frescoed halls and various artworks. The building also houses the Toy Museum (Museo del Giocattolo), which includes one of the largest collections in Italy of historic toys from all over the world. Address: P,za della Indipendenza, 18, 00039 Zagarolo RMCoordinates: 41.8379, 12.8315 Google Maps Palestrina Palestrina is a town located among the hills east of Rome. Founded in ancient times as Praeneste, it was eventually conquered by Rome and became a thriving city and a popular destination for wealthy Romans. Ruled by various noble families throughout the Middle Ages and the modern age, it still houses some ancient ruins. Temple of Fortuna Primigenia The Temple of Fortuna Primigenia (Santuario della Fortuna Primigenia) is a large religious complex erected during the age of the Roman Republic in Palestrina. The ruins of the monumental complex are located along the sides of a hill, and feature large terraces overlooking the forum of the ancient town. During the Late Middle Ages, the large Palazzo Colonna Barberini was built on the ruins of the upper terraces. Now this palace houses the National Archaeological Museum of Palestrina (Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Palestrina), which includes numerous mosaics, sculptures, and other archaeological findings from around the city. Address: Piazza della Cortina, 00036 Palestrina RMCoordinates: 41.8400, 12.8924 Google Maps Subiaco Subiaco is a town located among the mountains east of Rome. Settled in ancient times, it rose to prominence as a religious center and a site of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages. Rocca Abbaziale The Rocca Abbaziale is a fort erected in the Late Middle Ages on a large rock formation in the center of Subiaco. The original fortress was expanded and reworked in the 18th century, and features various decorated halls. Part of the complex houses a museum dedicated to paper and printing. Address: Rampa della Rocca, 00028 Subiaco RMCoordinates: 41.9261, 13.0950 Google Maps Abbey of Santa Scolastica The Abbey of Santa Scolastica (Abbazia di Santa Scolastica) is an abbey near Subiaco founded in the 6th century by Saint Benedict, and the oldest Benedictine monastery in the world. The abbey lived its golden age in the 11th and 12th century, when it ruled over various territories, but its importance eventually declined. The church is in Romanesque and Gothic style, with Neoclassical decorations. Address: Piazzale Santa Scolastica, 1, 00028 Subiaco RMCoordinates: 41.9187, 13.1102 Google Maps Monastery of San Benedetto Also known as: Sanctuary of the Sacro Speco (Santuario&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":932,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10159","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_src":null,"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"trp-custom-language-flag":false,"xs-thumb":false,"post-thumbnail":false,"minimalistblogger-grid":false,"minimalistblogger-slider":false,"minimalistblogger-small":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Stefano Cammisa","author_link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/author\/stefano-cammisa\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"&lt;&lt;\u00a0Lazio Around Rome is a large rural area with many towns hosting historic attractions, most notably Tivoli. Among this area is Lake Bracciano, a large lake northwest of Rome. The eastern part of the Metropolitan City of Rome is occupied by hills and mountains, dotted with ancient towns. 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