Velletri, Italy

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Rank : 8.5 (average on 2 votes)

Coordinates : 41.687282, 12.778491 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : The old Cathedral of St Clemente, which houses the Chapel of patron Saint Madonna of Graces, as well as an ancient crypt dating back to the year 1000, the adjacent Diocese Museum that houses fine and important pieces such as the Crux Veliterna, masterpiece of goldsmith's art of 1200 and works of art by Gentile da Fabriano and 1400, are definitely worth a visit. the Civic Museum that houses an important and intact Roman sarcophagus with the toils of Hercules, as well as a copy of the Pallade Veliterna found in the countryside of 1797 and now on display at the Louvre.Also Velletri hosts the interesting and picturesque Grape festivals in September/October and the Feast of Camelie in May. From Mount Artemisio you can enjoy a striking view of the city, as well as there are numerous paths in the chestnut tree of the Park of the Roman Castles.

Recommended equipment : Grandangle for the landscape part and the views of the Roman countryside, medium canvases for the street and for art photos at the Museums.

Best months : April/May and September/October.

How to get there : From Rome take the SS217 By the Lakes or the SS7 Appia to Velletri or via the SS148 Pontina and then towards Velletri. From the Valmontone tollbooth.

Visits : Paid entrance to the Museums, diocesan and civic. Diocesan museum open only Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Civic Museum open daily.

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Sunrise: 06:04, Sunset: 18:25

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