Top Things to Do in Palestrina
Things to Do in Palestrina
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- fromper adult$128
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- Owen3 contributionsIt’s well worth making the effort to get to Palestrina (on a nice day). A stunning construction up the side of a steep hill, it has several levels of spectacular Roman remains culminating in the Terrace with views of the Alban Hills, the sea and (far away) the dome of St Peter’s. Behind the Theatre at the very top, the museum contains a lot of rather dull statuary but also some splendid bronze urns and combs, and one wonderful treasure: the Nile Mosaic, a wall-sized pictorial map of BCE 120-110 full of gorgeous illustrations of animals, birds, plants and much else.
To get to Palestrina from Rome by public transport, the simplest and cheapest method is by metro and bus. Get the metro to Anagnina (end of line A). You exit into the bus station, not very salubrious. Get 2 bus tickets per person, from a café or the kiosk (1 ticket needed each way), c E2.80 each. There’s a bus about every half hour, direction Genazzano, and it takes abut 55–70 mins depending on the time of day. You then walk (steeply!) uphill. (Practical details from February 2023.)Written 22 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - adascoliMiami, FL45 contributionsBreathtaking views over the valley. A nice little museum attached and the remnants of a massive Roman temple complex.Written 4 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tmacquibanRome, Italy153 contributionsHighlights were the copy of the Michaelangelo Pieta di Palestrina and the interesting altarpiece. The portraits of past bishops arranged along both sides of the nave were interesting too.Written 24 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Koen67Bruges, Belgium711 contributionsPalestrina as a whole was really a surprise to me. Very nice archeological site, with a museum built around it. This part of the archeological site is for free. Higher in the village is the museum (which we did not visit due to time constraint) and the wider temple complex. If you are in the region, do not forget to visit Palestrina !Written 23 July 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JenniferVieleyPalestrina28 contributionsGreat place to see instruments from the past and learn about the life of this famous composer, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. The only drawback is that the information is presented in Italian, however the museum staff will do their best to translate the most important parts into English for foreign visitors.Written 28 March 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Katie2 contributionsTheir gelato is incredible! Love the cafe lattes as well. So fun to sit outside on the patio during the summer. Friendly, welcoming staff.Written 12 June 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palestrina
- The top attractions to visit in Palestrina are:
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Palestrina
- Santuario Oracolare della Fortuna Primigenia
- Cattedrale di Sant'Agapito
- Convento di S. Francesco
- Antro delle Sorti