The village has a long history, which begins in the late Bronze Age... #tuttitaly
Castel San Pietro Romano, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, has a long history that begins in the Bronze Age.
What to visit
The Rocca dei Colonna was restored and opened to the public in the 2000s. This fortress, built by the Colonna family for defensive purposes on Monte Ginestro, has been destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries. In 1482, Stefano Colonna transformed the fortress into a warehouse for the community's foodstuffs.
In the village, there is also the Church of San Pietro Apostolo, which stands on a Benedictine convent that has existed since the 6th century AD. The church was rebuilt in the seventeenth century and restored in 1730. At the entrance to the church, there is a statue of Saint Peter, created by Paolo Benaglia around 1730.
The village also retains traces of its Roman history, such as stoups using an altar and the base of a Roman statue.
Along the polygonal walls surrounding the acropolis, you can still see two doors and a posterula, closed during the Colonna's restoration in the 12th century.
Events
During the winter, an artistic nativity scene with life-size characters is set up in the Colonna fortress, representing an entire village with huts, a mill, a fountain, and a nativity scene. On Sundays in December, artistic craft Christmas markets are also held.
On the last Sunday of July, you can take part in a food and wine tour and taste the famous Giglietto, a Slow Food biscuit. Finally, in mid-August, the patronal festivals of San Rocco are celebrated, with historical re-enactments, music, demonstrations in the square, and fireworks that last a week.
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