A walk through the town centre

The town is built on a rocky outcrop, with the River Olpeta running below. The main square just below the Mediaeval centre is dominated by the aqueduct (no longer in use), the ancient gateway and Palazzo Ducale (also known as Palazzo Rocca). The latter, now privately owned, forms one side of the picturesque Piazza della Rocca. The Mediaeval centre teems with steep alleyways, steps and pretty doorways. Not to be missed: the "Ferrante Rittatore Vonwiller" Civic Museum in Via Colle S. Martino, just outside the old centre. This contains many archaeological finds from the old "butti" (wells dug out of the local tuff rock and used to store grain) which were then used by the local population in past centuries as rubbish tips. Thanks to this, a lot of old pottery is now on show in the museum. Plus Bronze Age artefacts, details and finds from the local archaeological sites in the area known as "Sorgenti della Nova". The Museum is also the official Visitors Centre for the Selva del Lamone. Museum opening hours: Winter 10-12 (Wednesday-Sunday) & 3.30-7.30 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays only) Summer 10-12 (Wednesday-Sunday) & 5-8 p.m.(Saturdays and Sundays only) Entry: Euro 2.50 (students, etc.: 1.50) Tel. 0761.458849