famous road
Appian Way
One of the earliest and most important Roman roads, stretching from Rome to Brindisi and still lined with ancient tombs and ruins.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Frascati
Lazio, Italy · Europe
About Frascati
Frascati works well as a base: 10 minutes from Marino, 14km from Appian Way.
Frascati is in Lazio, Italy, with about 20,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Marino, about 5 km away.
Frascati (pronounced [fraˈskaːti]) is a city and comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital in the Lazio region of central Italy. It is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-east of Rome, on the Alban Hills close to the ancient city of Tusculum. Frascati is closely associated with science, being the location ofRead more
several international scientific laboratories.
Frascati produces the white wine with the same name. It is also a historical and artistic centre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Frascati?
Within an hour or so of Frascati: Appian Way (14 km), Hadrian's Villa (17 km), Colosseum (18 km), Colosseum, Rome (Gladiator) (18 km).
Are there any good drives near Frascati?
The nearest famous roads are Appian Way, Campo Imperatore and Pescara Circuit.
Where is Frascati?
Frascati is in Lazio, Italy, about 5 km from Marino.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 20,036
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lazio
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 41.8091, 12.6794
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Frascati
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Hadrian's Villa
The vast ruined country retreat of Emperor Hadrian, a sprawling complex of pools, baths and pavilions.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Colosseum
Ancient Roman amphitheatre built in 80 AD that once held 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests.
18 km · about 20 min drive
film location
Colosseum, Rome (Gladiator)
The real arena that the film's digital Colosseum was modelled on; the visible substructures show the gladiatorial machinery.
18 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
Roman Forum
The sprawling ruins of the political and social heart of ancient Rome, once the center of the most powerful empire in the Western world.
19 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Ducati Caffè Rome
A brand experience cafe in central Rome where Italian motorcycle heritage meets espresso culture on Via Tomacelli.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Trevi Fountain
Rome's largest and most famous baroque fountain where visitors toss coins to ensure their return to the Eternal City.
19 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Galleria Borghese
An intimate villa museum with breathtaking Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Frascati
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereAppian WayOne of the earliest and most important Roman roads, stretching from Rome to Brindisi and still lined with ancient tombs and ruins.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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