famous road
Appian Way
One of the earliest and most important Roman roads, stretching from Rome to Brindisi and still lined with ancient tombs and ruins.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Lazio, Italy · Europe
Rocca di Papa works well as a base: 5 minutes from Marino, 18km from Appian Way.
Rocca di Papa is a town located in Lazio, Italy. With a population of 15,036, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Rocca di Papa sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rocca di Papa to your route.
The church of Santa Maria ad Nives of Palazzolo (also called of Palazzola) is a Catholic place of worship located in the municipality of Rocca di Papa, in the province of Rome, in the suburbicarian diocese of Frascati. Next to the church stands the former convent of the Friars Minor Observant.
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already existed in the 11th century, stands in a picturesque place overlooking Lake Albano: amidst alternate events it reached its period of maximum splendor around the middle of the 18th century, with the architectural interventions promoted by Bishop José Maria Ribeiro da Fonseca de Évora. The convent was a protectorate of the Kingdom of Portugal from 1870 to 1910, until it was handed over to private individuals in 1915. Since 1920 it has hosted a summer stay for seminarians from the Venerable English College.
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Rocca di Papa is located in Lazio, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 41.7658 latitude, 12.7019 longitude.
Rocca di Papa has a population of approximately 15,036 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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famous road
One of the earliest and most important Roman roads, stretching from Rome to Brindisi and still lined with ancient tombs and ruins.
18 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
The vast ruined country retreat of Emperor Hadrian, a sprawling complex of pools, baths and pavilions.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Ancient Roman amphitheatre built in 80 AD that once held 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests.
22 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
The sprawling ruins of the political and social heart of ancient Rome, once the center of the most powerful empire in the Western world.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A Renaissance cardinal's villa near Rome with one of the finest Italian gardens, featuring hundreds of elaborate fountains and water features.
23 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
A perfectly preserved 2,000-year-old Roman temple with the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome and its iconic oculus.
24 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
A brand experience cafe in central Rome where Italian motorcycle heritage meets espresso culture on Via Tomacelli.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Rome's largest and most famous baroque fountain where visitors toss coins to ensure their return to the Eternal City.
24 km · about 25 min drive
April to October
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