Allumiere

Allumiere is best known in Lazio for its historic alum-mining heritage. Set in the Monti della Tolfa, inland from the Tyrrhenian coast, the town developed around alum deposits discovered in 1460. This mineral, long used in dyeing and tanning, gave Allumiere an important place in the economy of the Papal States. Woodland, grazing land and low volcanic hills shape the surrounding district, with routes leading towards the coastal port of Civitavecchia and other settlements in the Tolfa range. Its annual Palio delle Contrade keeps a local civic tradition in public view. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Allumiere relates to the Monti della Tolfa and Tyrrhenian hinterland.

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