Lucus Feroniae

Lucus Feroniae was an ancient sanctuary or, literally sacred grove, dedicated to the Sabine goddess Feronia, protector of freedmen, ex-slaves. It was located near to the ancient town of Feronia in Etruria on the ancient Via Tiberina, in what is now the territory of the modern commune of Capena, Lazio.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Villa dei Volusii.

Villa dei Volusii

Archaeological site

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The ancient Roman Villa dei Volusii or Villa dei Volusii-Saturnini is an archaeological site located in the municipality of Fiano Romano, next to the ancient Roman town and sanctuary of Lucus Feroniae, along the route of ancient Via Tiberina. Villa dei Volusii is situated 480 metres northeast of Lucus Feroniae.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fiano Romano and Passo Corese.

Fiano Romano

Town

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Fiano Romano is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy, approximately 40 kilometres north of the city. Fiano Romano borders the following municipalities: Capena, Civitella San Paolo, Montelibretti, Montopoli di Sabina, Nazzano. Fiano Romano is situated 4½ km north of Lucus Feroniae.

Passo Corese

Village

Passo Corese is an Italian town and hamlet of Fara in Sabina, a municipality in the province of Rieti, Lazio. In 2011 it had a population of 3,573. Passo Corese is situated 5 km northeast of Lucus Feroniae.