Canale Monterano Travel Guide

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La tagliata etrusca per Caere detta "Il Cavone" a Monterano
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La tagliata etrusca per Caere detta "Il Cavone" a Monterano
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I resti della Mola della Cava o "Ceccarelli"
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Set up in 1988, the Monterano Nature Reserve protects one of the most representative and unspoilt areas of the "Tuscia Romana" between the Tolfa and Sabatini mountains (covered by another protected area). Wooded hills, volcanic gorges with typical vegetation and rare ferns, meadows and pastures with their typical plants and animals, crossed by a river, the Mignone, designated as one of the Sites of Community Importance representing the natural heritage of the entire European Union as part of the Nature 2000 Network. The protected area includes the remains of the fascinating "dead city" of Monterano, abandoned in the early nineteenth century, on a spur of tuff between Tolfa mountains and Lake Bracciano. Is no accident that the area has hosted the set for famous films set in the past, of Ben-Hur (1959) with Charlton Heston in the cricket Marquis (1981) with Alberto Sordi. The "dead" city of Monterano with its stately mansion, aqueduct soaring on audacious arches, splendid lion fountain by Bernini, San Bonaventura monastery and other more humble dwellings often built on earlier Etruscan remains is not just of great historical and archaeological interest, but also highly evocative. Thanks to the Reserve, this extraordinarily rich cultural heritage is currently undergoing conservative restoration to combat the inexorable degradation of time.
Hotel Traiano

Hotel Traiano

3 out of 5
via Fabio Filzi, 1 Civitavecchia RM
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Civitavecchia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Staff were friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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Hotel de La Ville

Hotel de La Ville

4 out of 5
Viale della Repubblica, 4 Civitavecchia RM
Stay at this property in Civitavecchia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (947 reviews)
The staff was helpful and friendly. It was very close to the train station(just down the street) and close to the shuttle that took us to the cruise port. The room was clean and quiet and the bed and pillows were comfortable. It was also close to dining options.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

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Hotel San Giorgio

Hotel San Giorgio

4 out of 5
Viale Garibaldi, 34 Civitavecchia RM
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Civitavecchia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Did not use bar. Breakfast was not free.

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

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Casale Elisa Country Hotel

Casale Elisa Country Hotel

Via dei Pini 11 Ladispoli RM
Stay at this holiday home in Ladispoli. Enjoy a free beach shuttle, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Castello di Palo and Spiaggia Libera ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
Very nice staff, large clean room. Location a bit difficult to find good restaurants not too far away

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Casale Elisa Country Hotel
Le Dimore di Traiano

Le Dimore di Traiano

Via Terme di Traiano 27 Civitavecchia RM
Stay at this holiday home in Civitavecchia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, bathrobes and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Port of Civitavecchia and Largo della ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Newly furnished, easy access. Very clean. Thoroughly recommended. Just a stop over for us after the ferry from Barcelona but would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

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Seven Hills Village

Seven Hills Village

Via Della Giustiniana, 906 Rome Lazio
Stay at this campsite in Rome. Enjoy an airport shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Stadio Olimpico and Ponte Milvio are located nearby.
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