Zagarolo
Zagarolo's town centre lies on a very narrow tuff hill, 2 km long and about 100 m wide, at an elevation of 310 m, surrounded by green valleys. The southern continuation of an important pilgrim route, the Via Francigena passes through the Zagarolo countryside.
Zagarolo may have origins in Gabii, an ancient city founded in the 5th century, and sited a few kilometres from Zagarolo. It was an ancient Roman town and there are remains of a Roman amphitheatre.
Zagarolo's town centre is of medieval origin and its current urban plan was developed in the 16th century. The town is the birthplace of composer Goffredo Petrassi.
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