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The Castelli Romani ("Castles of Rome") is a group of communes in the province of Rome, Italy. They are located at short distance south-east to Rome, at the feet of the Alban Hills.
The area of the Castelli occupies an ancient, fertile volcanic area which has allowed since ancient times a flourishing agriculture. The former crater is occupied by two lakes, the Lake of Nemi and that of Albano.
Starting from the Romans, it was an area frequented by the noblemen of Rome for its fresher climate during summer: the tradition was followed by the Popes which still have their summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, on the Lake Albano. Families which ruled in the castelli include Orsini, Colonna, Chigi, Aldobrandini and Ruspoli.
Castelli Romani is a few miles southeast of Rome. Full of beauty, with breathtaking views. Picturesque villages immersed in a surrounding nature . In the heart of the Castelli Romani, there is the Castelli Romani natural park, a protected area of special natural interest. There are many typical productsof in this geographical area, the most famous is Ariccia pork, bread and mushrooms from Larian, chestnuts from Rocca di Papa, strawberries from Nemi, Frascati wine, even if the wine is delicious all over the Castelli Romani area but what makes it extra special is the particular topography of the land along the slopes of the Colli Albani.
Monuments to the Castelli Romani
Ariccia, in the square Piazza della corte, the Prince Sigismondo Chigi build a monument to Simon Magus: He financed a monumental Roman sarcophagus in Barco Chigi and also a memorial tomb of Simon Magus, who according to legend is to be buried along the Via Appia outside Rome.
The towns in Castelli Romani are:
- Albano Laziale
- Ariccia
- Castel Gandolfo
- Colonna
- Frascati
- Genzano di Roma
- Grottaferrata
- Lanuvio
- Lariano
- Marino
- Monte Compatri
- Monte Porzio Catone
- Nemi
- Rocca di Papa
- Rocca Priora
- Velletri
Cuisine and food, The area is renowned for the production of wine, including the white wine of Frascati. There is also a wine called Castelli Romani, and has some very good qualities in the wine!
Ariccia is celebrated for its porchetta (roasted pork meat). Local biscuits include the so-called maritozzi. Pizzas here tend to be with a thin, crusty base (typically Roman) and rectangular, with portions often sold by weight, allowing a wider choice of flavours.
Typical courses for a meal include starter, pasta, main course, dessert and coffee (espresso), perhaps washed down with a sambuca, grappa or other digestif.
Local Festivals and Celebrations in Castelli Romani
Castelli Romani is perhaps the Lazio region with the largest number of events, especially during the summer months and during the Roman-October (October Romana). Among the most important festivals and local holidays there is the world's oldest Flower Festival in Genzano di Roma, which is celebrated since 1778 and is one of the oldest festivals in Italy.
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