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.
Go in April to June and September to October.
- Province
- Roma
- People
- 22,000
The composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina took his name from the town.
At the table in Lazio
Whole Romanesco artichokes with garlic and mentuccia, cooked head-down in a covered casserole until tender.
Slow-braised beef tail and cheek with tomato, celery, raisins, pine nuts and a little cocoa.
Cannellino di Frascati
Cesanese
Where to stay in Palestrina
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Where next
Rome
About 35 km as the crow flies. Colosseum, Vatican, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain.
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