MUSIC FESTIVAL
15-18 July 2010
Italian version
When someone talks about Castelli Romani refers to the villages set in the Alban Hills, famous for the beauty of their landscape offered by woods, lakes and sumptuous villas, and well known also for their artistic, historical and archaeological heritage, traditions, cuisine and not least the first-rate wines.
The tourist gift of this area has been raised and spread at international level also thanks to the marvellous descriptions by renowned travellers as, just to mention a few, Goethe, Stendhal, Kauffmnan, Byron, and Gregorovious.
The festival will take place in the enchanting natural, historical and architectural scenery of six villages located in the Castelli Romani:
Ariccia, Castelgandolfo, Frascati, Genzano, Grottaferrata, Nemi;
sites of old musical traditions where prestigious concert seasons have been organized for years becoming reference mark of the Roman hinterland.
The venues are situated close to Rome, about 30 minutes from G.R.A. - Grande Raccordo Anulare, the biggest highway around the city of Rome.
How to reach the Festival area
The area of Castelli Romani is located approx. 20 km South of Rome.
By bus
Reaching Rome from the North by the highway A1, drive the G.R.A. (big ring around Rome) and take the exit “Tuscolana”, following then the signs to Frascati or the exit “Appia” following the signs to Albano.
Reaching Rome from the South by highway A1 take the exit “Palestrina-Monteporzio Catone”, then follow the signs Frascati.
By air
Leonardo da Vinci – Fiumicino airport
Ciampino airport (low cost flights)
