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Palestrina, in brief.

Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia, composer Palestrina.

Illustration · Palestrina

Built over the vast terraces of the ancient Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia, Palestrina climbs the slope in stepped tiers that still trace the temple's monumental ramps.

The composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina took his name from the town.

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