Rocca di Cave

Rocca di Cave

Rich in history and charm, Rocca di Cave  is a village perched on the defensive walls of a watch tower dating back to the year 1000, owned by the Colonna family from 1100 to the 19th century. Perfect for defence, dominating the valley of the Sacco river and with a...
Capranica Prenestina

Capranica Prenestina

The ancient village of Capranica Prenestina, overlooking the Prenestini Mountains from an altitude of approximately 1,000 metres, boasts a typically medieval historic centre. Rich in history and art, the small town preserves noteworthy attractions, such as the...
Castel Madama

Castel Madama

Castel Madama developed on the slopes of the Prenestini Mountains between the 10th and 11th centuries around the ancient village of Castelluccio. Originally called Castrum Sancti Angeli, Castel Madama enjoyed a thriving economy for many centuries, respectively under...
Capranica Prenestina, among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy

Capranica Prenestina, among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy

Capranica Prenestina has been the 26th burg from Lazio, to be included in the List of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy. The charming historic centre hosts important buildings, such as the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena and Palazzo Barberini, home to the “Museo...
Fossil cliffs, dinosaurs and outer space in Rocca di Cave

Fossil cliffs, dinosaurs and outer space in Rocca di Cave

In the lovely village of Rocca di Cave, perched on a hill, we can experience an exciting excursion into the past on the trail of a dinosaur and discover the millenary history of this area. In 2016, the skeleton of a dinosaur, later nicknamed Tito, was found in the...