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The village of Sutri is located on the Via Cassia, it is worth a stop to visit the wonderful archaeological area and the rock necropolis

Sutri is a charming town in the province of Viterbo. It is located about 30 kilometers north of Rome and has about 6565 inhabitants. The city is built on a tuff hill and has a beautiful location with many historical sights. Sutri is rich in historical sites, including a Roman amphitheater, an Etruscan necropolis, the Santa Maria del Tempio church, the Madonna del Parto church, the villa Savorelli, and the remains of a castle. In addition, there are also several historic palaces and churches in the city. The city is located on the ancient main road Via Cassia, an ancient Roman road from Rome to Tuscany. It is also an important stop on the Via Francigena, one of the oldest pilgrimage routes in Europe that runs from Canterbury to Rome.

On the western shore of the ancient Lake Bracciano stands Bracciano, a village enriched by a history that dates back to the 11th century. Initially owned by the Prefects of Vico, in the 15th century it passed to the Orsinis, who transformed the pre-existing fortress into the majestic Orsini Odescalchi Castle, completed in 1481 by Napoleone Orsini. In 1696, the castle became the property of the Odescalchis. Today, the castle is open to the public and offers guided tours to discover its fascinating architectural details and the traditions of the time.

beautiful village, I recommend to visit it

The Palazzo Farnese, also Villa Farnese or Villa Caprarola in Caprarola is one of the most important palaces of the Renaissance and Mannerism in Italy. It is famous for the numerous Mannerist frescoes that decorate the walls and ceilings inside. Not only the building in the form of a pentagon, which was built around a circular courtyard surrounded by colonnades, is impressive. Also impressive are the numerous rooms that are not only covered with lush paintings on all ceilings, but also the walls are mostly completely covered with paintings. Each room on a different theme. The room, which is decorated with world maps on all walls, stands out from this, with the knowledge from 1550. The absolute highlight, however, is the Scala Regia, a spiral staircase. The palace also has a large park that rises steadily to end in a cascade with a casino.

The Castello degli Odescalchi, better known as the castle of Bracciano, is a castle dating back to the 15th century. Initially owned by the Orsini family, today it is owned by the Odescalchis and is open to the public for cultural visits, events and celebrations.

Bracciano, known for its lake, is rich in history https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bracciano

Just fantastic😍