THE  AMPHITHEATRE

Emperor Settimio Severo had it built as a recreational ground for the soldiers. It could hold about 16000 spectators  (3^rd cent. A.D.)

THE  CATACOMBS  OF  S.  SENATORE

They are the largest catacombs outside Rome, at the 15^th mile of “Via Appia Antica”, where you can see frescoes of the 5^th, 6^th and 11^th cent. A.D.

THE  HISTORICAL  CEMETERY

The Bishop of Albano Cardinal Giovanni Fratesco Falzacappa had it built nearby “S. Maria della Stella” church in 1833.  Also victims of cholera epidemics, which spread in Albano in 1835 and 1867, were buried here.

THE  “CISTERNONI”  ( = big  cisterns )

Large reservoir of water which supplied the Second Parthian Legion camp; it is the only one still working with the original roman aqueduct.  It can contain about 10 million litres of water (end 2^nd - 3^rd  cent. A.D.)

THE  SEPULCHRE  KNOWN  AS  “TOMBA DEGLI ORAZI E CURIAZI”

It is a monumental sepulchre at the edge of “Via Appia Antica” nearby the Catacumbs .

It derives its shape from the urns of Volterra.   Late Republican Age  (1^st cent. b. C.)

THE  “ROTONDA”

Formerly a “nimphaeum” of Emperor Domiziano’s Villa (1^st cent. A.D.);  it was converted into thermae for the Second Parthian Legion officers (3^rd cent. A.D.), eventually consecrated as “Sanctuary of S. Maria della Rotonda” in 1060.

THE  IMPERIAL  VILLA   formerly belonging to  POMPEIUS   MAGNUS

You may visit the remains of this large Villa inside the municipal park Known as “Villa Doria”.

Upon request you may visit the “Cisternoni” (see above) and also the crypto-porticoes  (1^st cent. b. C. – 4^th cent. A.D.)

THE  “VILLA  AI  CAVALLACCI”

The big residential Villa is located between “Via Verdi” and “Via Mascagni”.  Its building structure with marble and mosaic flooring is still preserved  (1^st cent. b. C. – 4^th cent. A.D.)

The Museum is located in part of the thermae which Emperor Caracalla had built for the legionaries.

It was dedicated to the Second Parthian Legion which Emperor Settimio Severo had settled in Albano.

The Museum leads you through: aspects of daily life, the Severi dynasty, armament reconstruction of the main military figures, the necropolis.

An interactive multimedia point, a movie show room and an out-door space for practical experimentation are provided by the Museum as a good didactic support.

While waiting for the Museum to be opened its rooms are now used for exhibitions, conferences and cultural activities.

Addr.:  Via Volontari del Sangue,11/13    00041 Albano Laziale (Roma)

Tel.:  + 39. 06. 93263159