The itinerary starts from the Castle of Santa Severa, with its proud Renaissance appearance. Then, reaching Civitavecchia, it will be possible to admire the monumental structures of what was the port of Rome, guarded by a mighty fortress. Afterwards, you will be surprised by the glimpses rich in beauty of the villages of Allumiere, Tolfa and Bracciano and, last but not least, that of Cerveteri.
The wealth of monuments, palaces and churches testify to the importance that these towns had in the past centuries, when commercial and productive activities had made them rich and powerful. Under the papal govenment these places were govened by important noble families, such as the Orsini, Odescalchi, Chigi, Ruspoli etc.
Santa Severa
Duration: 2 hours
The Castle of Santa Severa is one of the most important monuments of historical and archaeological interest on the Tyrrhenian coast north of Rome. The discovery of the Rocca and the entire village will give you the opportunity to take an interesting jouney in an area inhabited in ancient times by Etruscans and Romans, through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, up to the present day.
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Civitavecchia
Duration: 2 hours
The main reason for arriving in Civitavecchia is undoubtedly the port. In the area of the monumental port it will be possible to deepen the knowledge of various monuments built over the centuries, such as Michelangelo's Fort, the Vanvittelli fountain, the Porta Livono, the ruins of the Ancient Fortress, the Darsena and the Fortino di San Pietro, better known as Molo del Lazzaretto. Furthermore, the churches in the area of the historic center of Civitavecchia preserve curiosities that cannot be overlooked. In fact, moving away from the historic center, with a comfortable walk you can reach the Church of the Holy Japanese Martyrs. The interior of the Church is embellished by the presence of paintings by the Japanese artist Luca Hasegawa.
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Allumiere and its places of worship immersed in the quiet.
Duration: 2 hours
After visiting Tolfa, the walk to discover the main Churches of Allumiere will not disappoint. This village, like that of Tolfa, was also affected by the wealth derived from the extraction of alum from the mountains. Many of the Churches were built in correspondence with the shrines dedicated to the Madonna built by the miners.
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Tolfa
Duration: 1 hour
Leaving Civitavecchia to reach Tolfa means going from the sea to the mountains in a few kilometers. The first impact with the village is that of a medieval town perched at the foot of the medieval castle.
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Cerveteri
Duration: 3 hours
A fundamental point for the knowledge of Etruscan civilization, Cerveteri is also embellished with churches and palaces of noble families.
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