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City: - Pop.
21000 - Alt: 460 m a.s.l. - Location: Lazio
 Description:
Very interesting town thanks to many medieval monuments and numerous
art works spread in the churches and buildings.
Recently has increased its fame thanks to the rests of the homo
erectus founded in the surroundings.
 Sights and Attractions:
Among the churches of note is the Duomo (Cathedral), a Romanesque
basilica with valuable mosaic floor, tombs, thrones a fully frescoed
crypt. Worthy of a visit is the "Tesoro del Duomo" (Treasure of the
Cathedral) that includes among the precious objects, a collection of
clothes from 1200's
• Among the buildings emerges the 12th century "Palazzo Comunale"
with nice windows and portico • Casa Barnekow • Cyclopean walls •
The gates •
Museums:
The palazzo belonged to Pope Bonifavio VIII, that houses now the
Museo Bonifaciano with many archelogical finds • The Museo lapidario (inside the
Duomo) • Museo del Tesoro (inside the Duomo)
 Events: June/July: Festival del Teatro Medievale e
Rinascimentale: theatrical performances and ballets in the most
suggesting places of the town
• August 19, San Magno, the city patron saint,
spectacles, palio delle contrade, fireworks
Market day: Wednesday
Typical products: Ciambelline al vino (cookies); Pan Pepato
(Christmas cake); Pizza; Tagliatelle
 Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets:
Ara Stella, Castellone, Osteria della Fontana, Pantanello, San
Filippo, Tufano, San Bartolomeo
Neighboring towns: Acuto, Ferentino, Fumone, Gavignano, Gorga, Montelanico, Morolo, Paliano, Piglio, Sgurgola.
 Nearest airport:
Rome Airport
Nearest train station: Anagni
 Public transportation:
website
Distances:
Florence 319 km;
Orvieto 167 km;
Rome 72 km;
Siena
277
km;
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