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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Interior entrance

"Great location, friendly staff."

Terrace/patio

"Beautiful views. Tough to get to. This is a good choice in season. Overall clean but be prepared for a "farm feel." "

Front of property

"Nice, comfortable and reasonable price "

Couples dining

"Nice property. Clean quiet. Restaurant on site is closed. Breakfast buffet was open and good. Note if you want to use sauna or hot tub, charge is 20e per person for 80 min. Bathroom in our room was tiny, not for a larger person. I am 70 kg and I found it cramped. Overall good stay. Just plan to eat lunch and dinner offsite."

SAR 689 total

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15 Sep - 16 Sep

Terrace/patio

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"We love it - the staff is amazing and the hotel is beautiful"

SAR 598 total

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21 Sep - 22 Sep

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas

"Excellent place to rest "

SAR 507 total

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9 Sep - 10 Sep

Interior

"Beautiful, authentically European small town with welcoming and helpful community. I stopped for the night but would return just to visit. "

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"The breakfast was outstanding, the staff were extreme friendly and it was a perfect place for our pre cruise hotel. "

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