Monti Prenestini

#342 among destinations in Italy

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The Monti Prenestini is a mountain range in the Lazio sub-Apennines, in central Italy to the east of Rome. It is of limestone formation. It is bounded by the Monti Tiburtini to the north, by the Monti Ruffi to the east, and by the valley of the river Sacco to the south. The highest peak is Monte Guadagnolo, in the comune of Capranica Prenestina. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 3996 ftCoordinates: 41°54'47"N, 12°55'43"E

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Monti Prenestini – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nile mosaic of Palestrina, Palestrina Cathedral, Castel San Pietro Romano, CIAC - Centro Internazionale per l'Arte Contemporanea.

5.4 miS
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Nile mosaic of Palestrina, Palestrina
137 min walk • The Palestrina Mosaic or Nile mosaic of Palestrina is a late Hellenistic floor mosaic depicting the Nile in its passage from the Blue Nile to the Mediterranean. The mosaic was part of a Classical sanctuary-grotto in Palestrina, a town east of Ancient Rome, in...
5.5 miS
Church
Palestrina Cathedral, Palestrina
142 min walk • Palestrina Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Palestrina, region of Lazio, Italy. It is the episcopal seat of the Suburbicarian Diocese of Palestrina, and dedicated to Saint Agapitus.
5 miS
Area
Castel San Pietro Romano, Palestrina
127 min walk • Castel San Pietro Romano is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Italian region of Latium, located about 35 kilometres east of Rome. In 2017, it had a population of 883.
5.9 miSE
41°50'6"N • 12°58'27"E
CIAC - Centro Internazionale per l'Arte Contemporanea, Genazzano
150 min walk • Art museum, Museum
7.2 miSW
41°50'18"N • 12°49'53"E
Museo del Giocattolo, Zagarolo
184 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.7 miNE
Church
Santuario della Mentorella, Capranica Prenestina
18 min walk • The Mother of Grace Shrine of Mentorella is one of the oldest Marian shrines in Italy and Europe.
5.3 miS
41°50'26"N • 12°53'32"E
Museo Nazionale Archeologico Prenestino, Palestrina
137 min walk • History museum, Museum
5.5 miS
City, City hall
Comune di Palestrina, Palestrina
140 min walk • Palestrina is a modern Italian city and comune with a population of about 22,000, in Lazio, about 35 kilometres east of Rome. It is connected to the latter by the Via Prenestina. It is built upon the ruins of the ancient city of Praeneste. Palestrina is the birthplace of composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.
5.4 miS
Ruins
Area Sacra Foro di Preneste - Antro delle Sorti, Palestrina
139 min walk • The civil forum of Preneste was the ancient center of the Roman city and included a series of buildings from various periods at what is now Piazza Regina Margherita and below the Cathedral of St. Agapitus Martyr.
6.4 miSE
Locality
Olevano Romano
164 min walk • Olevano Romano is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Italian region Latium, located about 45 kilometres east of Rome. It is the probable birthplace of the composer Giovanni Gentile.
4.6 miNW
Locality
Castel Madama
117 min walk • One of the highlights of Castel Madama is the imposing Rocca Pia, a medieval fortress that dominates the skyline of the town. Built in the 16th century, the fortress offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and is a must-see for history enthusiasts.