THE GIOVENZANO VALLEY
DO YOU ALREADY KNOW THE HISTORY
OF THE AEQUI?
Set off through oak and chestnut forests looking for the traces of the ancient tribe of the area, the Aequi. You will come across polygonal walls made up of giant boulder walls that used to protect upland villages. The Aequi were the “eternal enemies” of Rome, until they were subdued after centuries of battles. Visit the remnants of Trebula Suffenàs, ancient roman settlement and now part of a retro-style 1950s villa. Do not miss the great mosaic of Helle and Phrixus, preserved in the Civic Museum of Ciciliano.
DO YOU LIKE
POKING AROUND?
Have fun discovering tiny and curious museums in the ancient villages. Visit Marina’s Museum of Tin Boxes in Gerano, write out your wish and put it into one of the precious and magical caskets! Visit the Infiorata Museum and listen to the evocative story of the “Calata” (lowering) of the painting of the Madonna del Cuore. Pisoniano is home to the Hemp Museum. You will be surprised by the traditional and innovative potential of the fibers obtained from this plant. If you are looking for food delights, the local trattorias and farmhouses will quench your hunger for traditional cuisine: Pizzarelle from Cerreto Laziale, Ravioli stuffed with ricotta, wild greens and grilled meat. To sweeten the day, do not forget to taste the excellent chestnut honey to pair with local cheese!
4 ATTRACTIONS IN THE GIOVENZANO VALLEY
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Tivoli, cycling among the villages on the slopes of the Tiburtini and Prenestini mountains
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