1 day in Canale Monterano Itinerary

Canale Monterano is a comune (municipality), former bishopric and Latin titular see in the Metropolitan City of Rome, in the central Italian region of Lazio (Ancient Latium).Canale Monterano, located about 40km northwest of Rome, borders the following municipalities : Blera, Manziana, Oriolo Romano, Tolfa and Vejano.Main sights Giardini Botanici di Stigliano Ruins of the former village of Monterano (seat of a bishopric, see below) which was set on fire, together with its population, by the French army at the end of the 18th century Remains of Roman aqueductEcclesiastical historyThe nearby Diocese of Forum Clodii, established circa 300 in Ancient Forum Clodii, a Roman municipium sice the late IIIth century, was a mansion on the Via Claudia on the west bank of lake Bracciano, nowadays the tenuta di San Liberato in the commune of Bracciano. Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): delve into the distant past at Rocca dei Frangipane, then explore the ancient world of Rovine Canale Monterano, then head outdoors with Monumento della Caldara di Manziana, and finally examine the collection at Palazzo Altieri.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport. In June, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 59°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can travel back home.