In April in Rocca di Papa the Passion of Christ is staged, an unmissable event for the population approaching Easter with the theatrical re-enactment of one of the most intense episodes of the life of Jesus. The show is skillfully interpreted by professional actors who give moments of intense emotion. Read more…
Born in 2010 from the alliance between a group of agricultural producers and consumers of the Castelli Romani in defense of biodiversity and genuine products. A real community that meets every weekend in the most important towns of the Castelli Romani, to display and sell their products at Km 0 Read more…
The chestnut was already present in Roman times and was recorded by the poet Ovid, in the first century BC, who appreciated the chestnuts sold on the Via Sacra. The cultivation was extended to all of the Alban Hills only in the eighteenth century.
In June there is a non-competitive walk through the woods and the archaeological sites of Rocca di Papa with stops during which you can sample the products of the local gastronomy.
On the third Sunday of October there is the festival dedicated to the autumnal fruit ‘par excellence’: the chestnut. In addition to the typical chestnuts cooked on in huge holes in pans placed on the fire, you can taste mushrooms that are served with polenta.
The Observatory is located in the area of the Vivaro and is managed by the Tuscolana Association of Astronomy. It is committed to spreading knowledge and the beauty of the starry sky. The association organizes many events and is active in schools. The experts of the Tuscolana Association of Astronomy Read more…
In Pratoni del Vivaro is the federal equestrian centre, CONI, first used during the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. The centre offers unique paths for the eventing fans who can compete among the peaceful hills, fields and large trees that make this place unique.
The sacred way is the ancient Roman road that was used by Roman generals to celebrate their victories. The path leads to the top of the mountain cable where once stood the temple of Jupiter Latiaris (one of the names for Jupiter in the Latin league). It winds around Mount Read more…
The municipal theatre was built in the area that originally had housed the municipal slaughterhouse and is one of the social centres of the city. Its intense activity is a cultural engine of the community.
The Church of the Crucifixion dates from the late sixteenth century and owes its name to a wooden beam that supports a cross pendant. In 1747 the church collapsed due to a violent storm, destroying some houses. The inhabitants patiently rebuilt the church in the 1850s. The restorations were completed Read more…
