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Monte Compatri


Monte Compatri, a charming medieval village located in the province of Rome, is a hidden gem in the heart of the Castelli Romani Park. Surrounded by lush nature and overlooking rolling hills, this charming town is all gathered around its small historic center. This picturesque location has much to offer visitors, but its real treasure is the ancient Monastery of San Silvestro, a hermitage that inspires quiet and spirituality. This sacred place has been a retreat point for monks seeking prayer and contemplation for centuries. The historic center of Monte Compatri is divided into five distinct districts, each with its own unique personality and charm. Along the narrow stone streets one can admire historic houses dating back to the medieval period, many of which have old cellars dug into the tuff below. These cellars are testaments to the village's wine and food tradition and now house renowned local wine producers.
  • Village with park
  • Suitable for disabled people
  • Camper parking area
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Monte Compatri
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Monte Compatri  | Consorzio SBCR
Monte Compatri
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Monte Compatri

About the village

Monte Compatri is one of the most popular locations in the Castelli Romani, a longtime destination for visitors and residents thanks to its cool climate, millennial culture, good wine and food specialties. The medieval village, with its characteristic alleys and small squares, overlooks the Prenestina valley from high in the lush Alban Hills. Surrounding it are the modern hamlets of Laghetto, Molara, Pantano, and Osa, which are constantly growing in population and housing and represent the perfect balance between the tranquility of the countryside and the vibrancy of the large metropolitan area of the Capital. Located just a stone's throw from Rome, in the heart of the green Castelli Romani, the town of Monte Compatri is an important tourist destination during the summer for those seeking a cool climate and a variety of summer events.

The town's cathedral, dedicated to Mary Assumed into Heaven, is an important symbol of Monte Compatri's history. Built in the early 1600s on a pre-existing small church dedicated to St. Brigid at the request of Cardinal Borghese, the cathedral stands in a small square where the Belvedere Fountain is also located. In the past, the women of the village would go here with the typical conga to collect water. At the entrance to the village, in Marco Mastrofini Square, stands the Fountain of the Angel, a bronze monument dating from the late 1800s and situated on a spur of tuff from the nearby Monte Salomone quarry. The Angel, also a symbol of Monte Compatri, represents the beating heart of town life. It is a tribute to those who worked tirelessly, sometimes even at the risk of their lives, to bring water from the Carpinello springs to the town in the late 19th century. Another important palace in the center of the medieval village is Palazzo Altemps, currently under renovation.

Situated high above dominating the town is the Monastery of San Silvestro, built in the mid-15th century and later enlarged in the late 17th century. The Convent's picture gallery displays works of art from the Mannerist and Caravaggio school of great value. Inside the church are the remains of Blessed John of Jesus Maria of Calhaorra, one of the founders of Italy's Congregation of Discalced Carmelites, as well as a renowned mystical writer and adviser to numerous popes.

Next to the religious complex is the striking church of Madonna del Castagno, which houses the ancient image of the saint, who has always been an object of devotion for the citizens of Monte Compatri thanks to the many miracles she has bestowed over the centuries. One of the most famous is her protection from the terrible cholera epidemic that, in 1867, decimated several towns in the Roman countryside, miraculously excluding the town of Monte Compatri. The venerated representation of the Child Mary, placed on a chestnut tree trunk, was originally protected by a wooden structure and then replaced in 1675 with a masonry chapel.

Village of Monte Compatri
The Municipality of Monte Compatri
Province of Rome
Lazio Region

Inhabitants: 11.978 monticiani o compatresi
altitude center: 576 m a.s.l.

The Municipality is part of:
City of the Wine
Road of Wines of the Castelli Romani

protected natural areas:
Parco Regionale dei Castelli Romani

Municipality
Piazza del Mercato 1

= distances as the crow flies

BY CAR

  • Along the highway the closest exits to the center of Monte Compatri are:
    - Exit San Cesareo (A1 towards Rome South branch)
    - Exit Monte Porzio Catone (A1 towards Rome South branch)
    - Tivoli exit (A24 Rome-Teramo)
    - Exit Length (A24 Rome-Teramo)

ON THE TRAIN

  • Colle Mattia station
  • Zagarolo station
  • Roma Tiburtina station
  • Roma Termini station

BY PLANE

  • Rome Ciampino Airport
  • Rome Fiumicino Airport

Sleep, eat, buy...

= distances as the crow flies
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34.89 Kilometers from Monte Compatri
= distances as the crow flies

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