Monte Tuscolo

Places of Interest

Tusculum

Archaeological site

Photo: Agiulfo, Public domain.

Tusculum was an ancient Roman city in the Alban Hills, in the Latium region of Italy. Tusculum was most famous in Roman times for the many great and luxurious patrician country villas sited close to the city, yet a comfortable distance from Rome, notably the villas of Cicero and Lucullus.

Villa Aldobrandini

Photo: jesst7, CC BY 2.0.

The Villa Aldobrandini is a villa in Frascati, Italy. It is still owned and lived in by the Aldobrandini family, and known as Belvedere for its location overlooking the valley toward the city of Rome. It is the only grand Papal garden not owned by the state.

Frascati Cathedral

Church

Photo: jesst7, CC BY 2.0.

Frascati Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica in Frascati, Italy. Dedicated to Saint Peter the Apostle, it is the seat of the Bishop of Frascati.

Places in the Area

Frascati

Photo: Simonfrascati, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Frascati is one of the Castelli Romani, historic hill towns southeast of Rome. It is a small relaxed town perfect for a getaway from the metropolis, world famous for its white wine which has won an array of awards.

Castelli Romani

Photo: Roundtheworld, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Roman Castles are a group of comuni in the Metropolitan City of Rome. They are located a short distance south-east of the city of Rome, at the feet of the Alban Hills, in the territory corresponding to the Old Latium.

Castel Gandolfo

Frascati

Rocca Priora

Rocca Priora

Photo: Luiclemens, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Rocca Priora is one of the towns in Castelli Romani. It is southeast of Rome in the Lazio region, and rather than having a number of special sights, is simply a nice small town to stroll around in.

Monte Tuscolo

Satellite Map

Localities in the Area

Notable Places Nearby

Curious Peaks to Discover

• Deutsch
• Español
• Français
• Português