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Things to see in Frascati
In Frascati the atlas lists 27 historic places: 11 archaeological sites, 9 historic villas and palaces, 4 museums, 2 abbeys and monasteries and 1 fortress or tower.
Of these, 2 list opening hours.
Don’t miss: Villa Rufinella, villa in Frascati, Italy.
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The town
Frascati is one of the Castelli Romani, historic hill towns southeast of Rome. It is a small relaxed town perfect for a getaway from the metropolis, world famous for its white wine which has won an array of awards. Frascati has a slower pace of life, cleaner air, and a far more casual feel than the nearby capital.
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27 places
Archaeological sites 11
Villas and palaces 9
Museums 4
Abbeys and monasteries 2
Fortresses and towers 1
Getting there
Frascati is 21 km from Rome, easily accessible by public transport or in your own car.
It is very convenient to the Ciampino airport which is used by a number of the budget airlines like Ryanair and EasyJet.
Trains run from Roma Termini approximately every hour. They take about 30 minutes and cost around €2. Check the Trenitalia website for further details. This was one of the first railway lines built in Italy.
Buses run daily from Rome. Check the Cotral website for details.
If Driving from Rome, take Via Tuscolana from just South East of the centre of Rome and follow it all the way to Frascati. Couldn't be easier.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Frascati is famous for its villas, in particular Villa Aldobrandini, which dominates the town. These villas were built in the 16th century by the Roman aristocracy as status symbols and for social activities. Most have been restored since being damaged in World War II but the cost of maintaining such buildings these days is horrendous.
Villa Aldobrandini (Unmissable when you enter Frascati. Also known as the Belvedere because of its dominant position, with a view all the way to Rome. The inside of the villa cannot be visited but the gardens are accessible on weekdays with a pass obtained from the IAT tourist office in Piazza Roma.
Scuderie Aldobrandini, Piazza Marconi 6 (at the bottom of and outside the Villa Aldobrandini gardens and on your left as you look at the villa). 10-18 closed on Mondays. This building was the stables of the Villa. It houses an archaeological museum with pieces collected from the ancient Roman town of Tusculum, about 5 km from Frascati. There are also scale models of the villas of Frascati.
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