Palestrina

Palestrina occupies the slopes of the Monti Prenestini in Lazio, east of Rome. Known in antiquity as Praeneste, it developed around the Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia, a vast Republican-era complex arranged in ascending terraces. Its oracle drew worshippers from across the Roman world, and the sanctuary's upper terrace is now crowned by Palazzo Colonna Barberini, home to the National Archaeological Museum of Palestrina. Among its best-known treasures is the intricate Nile Mosaic, an ancient work depicting scenes along the river. Streets across the historic centre still follow the town’s steep hillside setting. Discover how Palestrina connects with the Monti Prenestini and Lazio by browsing webcams nearby.

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