The Bishop of Porto was one of the oldest Christian centers of Rome, bishopric of primary importance in the middle ages became a fortified town to guard against attacks by the Saracens who were raiding up the Tiber. Houses the relics of the Patron Saint, St. Hippolyte. But a mystery hovers around its high walls.
Villa Guglielmi born in ' 700 as casale dei Phampilj, was transformed in 1765 by Cardinal Ruffo as country villa, has since become a magnet for the entire city: surrounded by greenery, close to the Centre, the villa allows long walks between trees and canals, relaxing and joyful picnic jogging. And in spring you can relive the 1800 with the extraordinary court festivities.
The legend tells of Romper, a man endowed with extraordinary magical powers, who for love of her beautiful turned the sacred Grove to Torrimpietra in a mysterious and magical, where only the most foolhardy go.
You are among those?
Read the legendary story of Teddy and his Tower, check out how to enter the sacred Grove ...
Walking around in an old medieval castles of 1000 and 1700 churches, climb up the tuff Rock that dominates the landscape below, between green valleys and hills bursting.
Discover the ancient Roman and Etruscan remains hidden in the many trails that surround the village, experience the history around you only surrounded by the sounds of nature and completed the walk, enjoy the flavours of the land in the farm of the village.
Go back two thousand years, walk inside the port necropolis where the ancient Romans buried their loved ones and remembered them with offerings and prayers. Walking between nature and history, learn how each grave represents her guest with drawings, reliefs, sculptures and curios ...
