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.

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"Beautiful exterior with the Castle style hotel, and I love the modern interior with bathroom and furniture new and clean. Hotel was excellent !"

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17 Jun - 18 Jun

"We had a great stay here with 6 adults and 4 children. Lots of space in the 3 stories of the historic home. We were all very comfortable. Great pool area and we used the bicycles as well. The hosts were very helpful in arranging childcare and tours for us and a chef who came to the house to cook dinner 2 of the nights. Thanks"

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"The location was great for walking & seeing the sites. The breakfast was very good, with many choices & good coffee. We loved that they had a shuttle that would take us to the cruise port for only 5€ per person! The hotel felt very homey, & you could tell that the staff was trying to watch out for all of their travelers. They were kind, friendly, & very helpful."

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