THE ROMAN COUNTRYSIDE
RECOVER THE LOST LANDSCAPES
WITHIN THE ROMAN COUNTRYSIDE
The sound of water flowing in the ditches, the scent of honeysuckle in spring, landscapes unfolding in a sequence of scenic backdrops, the intense colors of nature fading into a thousand shades. Roiate, Bellegra, and Olevano Romano with its Serpentara wood have enthralled hundreds of artists from Northern Europe and all over the world with their sublime landscapes and the warm hospitality of local people. Come and discover how strong the bond between art and these locations can be. Venture into the Grotta dell’Arco in Bellegra, where prehistoric men and bears used to take shelter. Enjoy a stroll through the sunny vineyards and treat yourself to a break in a cool cellar to taste the Cesanese di Olevano Romano, the undisputed king of the area! The Roman countryside is a place where true eternal happiness resides.
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THE BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS
Enter a magical kingdom, follow the paths of the Water Giants. Discover the world-renowned Roman Aqueducts and get excited crossing on one of these two-thousand-year-old bridges! Perched castles, Pope’s residences, shrines and convents nestled in rocks and chestnut groves. Discover San Gregorio da Sassola, a charming village with a castle that is being turned into an elegant hotel. Have fun strolling in the public park (it is actually a wood with a pond!) and let yourself be amazed by the history of its two historic centers. Not far away is Poli, whose core consists of a single straight road from which 35 picturesque lanes branch off. If the Town Hall is open, come in and take a look around. Palazzo Conti features stunning Renaissance frescoes! If you are hungry, visit the bakery and taste the delicious “pizza bianca”. Do not forget to ask Adelmo the “pork butcher” to stuff it! The spicy coppa, the pork sticks and the dried sausages are a treat for your taste buds!
4 ATTRACTIONS IN THE ROMAN COUNTRYSIDE
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