Velletri Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Italian comune
About Velletri
Velletri is a sizeable town with over 50,000 inhabitants. It is part of the province ofRomeand lies just southeast of theCastelli Romanior Alban Hills. In Roman times it was a popular place for the rich of Rome to build their country villas. In the late Middle Ages it was one of the few independent cities in central Italy. During this time it is claimed that Velletri saw the establishment of the world's first pawn shop. After the Allied landing at Anzio in early 1944 Velletri was a major battleground in May of that year as the Allies pushed north towards Rome. It was much damaged by the war and most of its important monuments were not rebuilt. Thus the city does not, in itself, offer many sightseeing attractions. However, it is an attractive base for exploring the surrounding region and co
Top Attractions in Velletri
Explore the best things to see and do in Velletri:
- ★Porta Napoletana
- ★Torre del Trivio
Where to Stay in Velletri
- 🏨Chez Raz
Velletri Travel Guide Sections
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