Sights in Castelli Romani
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Museo delle Navi Romani
The smaller of the two volcanic lakes in the Castelli Romani, Lago di Nemi was the centre of a cult to the goddess Diana in ancient times, and favourite holiday spot of the emperor Caligula. The Museo delle Navi Romani on the shore was built by Mussolini to house two Roman boats salvaged from the lake in 1932. These dated from Caligula’s time but were tragically destroyed by fire in 1944 – what you see now are scale models.
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Museo Archeologico di Sperlonga
Other than the beach, the Sperlonga’s main attraction is the Museo Archeologico di Sperlonga, home to sculptures and masks dating from the 2nd century BC and a cave with a circular pool used by the emperor Tiberius. The remains of his villa are in front of the cave.
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Parco Nazionale del Circeo
The Parco Nazionale del Circeo is a lovely 800-hectare area of sand dunes, rocky coastline, forest and wetlands. The visitor centre (0773 51 13 85) can provide details on local activities, including fishing, bird-watching, walking and cycling.
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Grottaferrata Abbey
This 15th-century abbey was founded in 1004. The church interior resembles an incense-perfumed jewellery box, and Mass is particularly atmospheric. The congregation of Greek monks wear distinctive flat-topped black caps.
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