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Villa d'Este (Tivoli)
A Renaissance cardinal's villa near Rome with one of the finest Italian gardens, featuring hundreds of elaborate fountains and water features.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Saracinesco
Lazio, Italy · Europe
About Saracinesco
Saracinesco is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Mandela, 39km from Appian Way.
Saracinesco is in Lazio, Italy, with about 88 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mandela, about 4 km away.
Saracinesco is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Italian region Lazio, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Rome.
Saracinesco borders the following municipalities: Anticoli Corrado, Cerreto Laziale, Mandela, Rocca Canterano, Sambuci, Vicovaro. It lies on top of one of theRead more
highest mountains in the Aniene river valley.
It has been described as situated "in a most singular and inaccessible position" and as "remarkable for the ancient costumes and customs of its inhabitants.", due to its location on a rocky outcrop towering 900 metres (3,000 ft) above the Aniene river valley. It is reached by branching off from the Rome-L'Aquila highway at the Vicovaro-Mandela exit and follow a steeply twisting mountain road that leads up to and ends at the town.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Saracinesco?
Within an hour or so of Saracinesco: Villa d'Este (Tivoli) (14 km), Hadrian's Villa (16 km), Appian Way (39 km), Galleria Borghese (39 km).
Are there any good drives near Saracinesco?
The nearest famous roads are Appian Way, Campo Imperatore and Pescara Circuit.
Where is Saracinesco?
Saracinesco is in Lazio, Italy, about 4 km from Mandela.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 88
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lazio
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 42.0033, 12.9533
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 Saracinesco
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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
museum
Galleria Borghese
An intimate villa museum with breathtaking Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Colosseum
Ancient Roman amphitheatre built in 80 AD that once held 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Spanish Steps
A monumental stairway of 135 steps in the heart of Rome connecting Piazza di Spagna to the Trinita dei Monti church.
40 km · about 45 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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
ancient ruins
Pantheon
A perfectly preserved 2,000-year-old Roman temple with the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome and its iconic oculus.
41 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Saracinesco
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 39 kmAppian WayOne of the earliest and most important Roman roads, stretching from Rome to Brindisi and still lined with ancient tombs and ruins.
- 70 kmCampo ImperatoreA vast high-altitude plateau beneath the Gran Sasso peaks, an 'Little Tibet' drive in Abruzzo's national park.
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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