Rocca di Papa

Among the towns of Lazio, Rocca di Papa stands out for its high perch on the slopes of Monte Cavo in the Alban Hills. It belongs to the Castelli Romani, a group of historic hill towns southeast of Rome, and lies within the Castelli Romani Regional Park. Monte Cavo rises above the town; its summit was an important religious site in ancient Latium, associated with the sanctuary of Jupiter Latiaris and approached by the Roman Via Sacra. Rocca di Papa’s name recalls a fortified seat connected with papal authority, while its steep streets retain the compact form of a hill settlement. Find related webcams across the Castelli Romani to build a fuller picture of Rocca di Papa and the Alban Hills.

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