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Castles, farm houses and medieval settlements

The campagna romana, the Roman countryside, has always been the site of agricultural activities as well as a place for settlements. Many country houses, castles and small medieval towns (the so-called borghi) have been realized there. Many of these have survived the times. Some host farms, others bed&breakfast units, others again restaurants. Unfortunately, though, the largest part of them has been abandoned and therefore destroyed.

Casale della Cervelletta

Casale della Cervelletta This ancient farmhouse is owned by a cultural association which plans to transform it into a museum. It is located in the Parco della Cervelletta which again is part of the natural reserve of the Valle dell'Aniene




Address: Via della Cervelletta (C13)
Transportation: Bus 447, get off in Via di Tor Cervara and then by foot, or bus 309, 450 and then by foot from Via Cingolani on, passing through the park.

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Castello di Lunghezza

Castello di Lunghezza Castello di Lunghezza Construction of this castles has begun during the 12th century, its current condition dates back to the 16th century. It has been built on the site of the ancient city of Collatia. Inside the fortifications there is a small medieval quarter which seems to have kept its original look.
The complex hosts two bed&breakfast units and a restaurant.

Address: Via della Tenuta del Cavaliere (c7)
Transportation: Railway line FM2 to Lunghezza, then by foot

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S. Vittorino

S. Vittorino S. Vittorino S. Vittorino is the name of a pretty medieval settlement which is located on a high rising rock. Its entrance is protected by a castles which once was had been owned by the Barberini family. It is located about 30 km east of the city center, close to the city of Tivoli (but still on Roman city territory). When the weather is good one can have a splendid look at Rome.
The settlement's structure is being characterized by the two little squares and their surrounding buildings. Apart from the castles the town has a small church, too.
Its surroundings invite to have a walk and offers the possibility to escape the hectic of the city. Beautiful rests of antique aqueducts and a medieval watchtower can be "discovered" as well as some ancient farmhouses.
Besides all of this S. Vittorino is an important place for pilgrims: just outside the town there is a - architectonically very interesting - "branch" of the Portuguese pilgrim destination Fatima: the Santuario di Nostra Signora di Fatima, the Church of Our Lady of Fatima.

Address: Via di S. Vittorino (d9)
Transportation: Railway line FM2 to Lunghezza, from there take bus 042 up to its terminus

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Casale del Quadraro

Casale del Quadraro This is another ancient farmhouse, located at the edge of a small park. Inside the park there is the Mausoleum Monte del Grano. It seems that the building has served for a long period as a post station along the Via Tuscolana. Nowadays the beautifully restaured building hosts a restaurant.



Address: Piazza dei Tribuni (G11)
Transportation: Metro A stop Porta Furba or Numidio Quadrato and then by foot, bus 502, 553, 557, 657

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