{"id":9772,"date":"2023-06-08T12:30:19","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T11:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-italy.eu\/?p=9772"},"modified":"2023-12-14T20:09:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T19:09:18","slug":"tour-castelli-romani-infiorata-of-genzano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-italy.eu\/en\/in-giro-en\/tour-castelli-romani-infiorata-of-genzano\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Stops in a Tour of Castelli Romani and the Infiorata of Genzano"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0weekend of June 10, 11 and 12<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0will occur\u00a0<\/span>in Genzano di Roma<\/span><\/strong>, in the heart of the Castelli Romani, the <\/span>245th edition of the Infiorata<\/span><\/strong>. This traditional celebration fills entire streets of cities throughout Italy with artistic and cultural spectacles that leave amazed.\u00a0 Following traditions and procedures settled over the centuries, <\/span>artists from all over the world try their hand at colourful paintings made of flower petals<\/span><\/strong>. Indeed, the very name “Infiorata” contains the word”flower”, the Italian “fiore”, in it and it is part of a worldwide tradition of Flower Carpets.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Infiorata of Genzano, year 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A tour to discover the Castelli Romani on the occasion of the Infiorata di Genzano<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An unmissable opportunity for those in\u00a0Rome and its surroundings\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>in the period of the<\/span>\u00a0Infiorata<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0to discover the\u00a0<\/span>Castelli Romani<\/span><\/strong>. The name refers to a group of small cities, whose origins date back to Roman times, in the hills surrounding Rome. The cities that belong to the area of Castelli Romani are Frascati, Nemi, Genzano, Ariccia, Albano, Monte Porzio Catone, Rocca di Papa and Marino. This tour travels between five of these beautiful little villages, exploring picturesque glimpses of a history that intertwines with ancient Rome’s most influential names and events.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Nemi city of strawberries<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Part\u00a0<\/strong>of the beauty of the territory of the Castelli Romani<\/strong> is found in the strong identity imprint that distinguishes each of these small but vibrant realities. Although so close to each other, these villages exude a marked and characterizing personality. So, if Genzano is artistic, Albano historical, and Ariccia cheerful, <\/span>Nemi is undoubtedly delicate and picturesque.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nemi seen from the shore of the Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is because of the\u00a0tower of Palazzo Ruspoli<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0overlooking the lake, the balconies of the houses overlooking the green of the banks and the blue of the waters, the walls decorated with strawberries and the viewpoint hidden between pergolas and ancient fountains. In other words, Nemi is a delight for the eyes and the spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Famous for its strawberries<\/strong>, with which the Nemorians indulge in producing delicious\u00a0sweets<\/strong>,\u00a0jams<\/strong>,\u00a0liqueurs<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0aperitifs<\/strong>, Nemi hides pieces of history of singular importance. Along the shores of the lake, noteworthy is\u00a0<\/span>the Museum of Roman Ships<\/span><\/a>. Here are stored two colossal ships, found on the bottom between 1929 and 1931, belonging to the emperor Caligula. This magical place is the ideal destination for lovers of history and events in which these territories have lived as protagonists for many centuries.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sunset on the Lake Nemi from the view by the ancient fountain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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4. <\/strong>Ariccia: land of Bernini and a rich food and wine tradition\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ariccia is the watershed between the two lakes: halfway between Albano and Genzano,\u00a0\u00a0it bridges the slopes of the two volcanoes of the Colli Albani<\/span><\/strong>. And in fact, a\u00a0<\/span>panoramic bridge<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0marks the entrance to the city, letting the eye wander over the entire plain below to the sea.<\/span><\/p>\n

To welcome you is the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta<\/span><\/strong>, designed by<\/span>\u00a0Gian Lorenzo Bernini<\/span><\/strong>, as evidenced by the unmistakable blue dome, further proof of this great Baroque artist in the territory of the Castelli Romani.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Bernini dome stands out among the buildings of Ariccia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

However, as well as from a historical-cultural point of view, Ariccia also has a lot to say on the side of typical specialities. First of all, the\u00a0PGI porchetta<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0is a<\/span> famous product worldwide, made of spiced boneless pork, <\/span><\/strong>born in the Latium territory<\/span>. And the best place to taste it is undoubtedly the bruschetta, the typical Roman tavern with abundant dishes made strictly with products of the Lazio hinterland: tripe, beans with kale, carbonara pasta, amatriciana and cacio and pepper, grilled vegetables and cheeses, all accompanied by excellent wine in a cheerful and convivial atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Aprile: Carbonara Day, storia e ricetta di una pasta unica al mondo<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n