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Pretoria Gate in Albano Laziale
Memories of the Emperor's camp.
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What it is and where it is
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to arrive at a Roman encampment? In the historic center of Albano Laziale you can get an idea. This is where Porta Pretoria is located, which was the main entrance to the encampment. Of course, this is not the only evidence of what was accomplished by the troops of Emperor Septimius Severus: the camp occupied the whole of today's built-up area of Albano Laziale, and you can still admire other gates, towers, the large water cisterns that served the Castra Albana, known as "cisternoni," the baths, an amphitheater and a vast necropolis.
Why it is special
On balance, it is a ruined structure, yet it gives off an enviable strength: it almost seems to defy everything and everyone to stand the test of time better than she did. Even its discovery reflects this characteristic: it occurred during the bombing of World War II. At a time when Italian monuments were in danger of being obliterated forever, Porta Praetoria showed itself to the world following the collapse of a modern building. Kind of reminiscent of a phoenix rising from its ashes, don't you think?
A bit of history
Alba Longa according to tradition was a city of Latium Vetus, at the head of the confederation of Latin peoples (populi albenses). It was destroyed by Rome under King Tullus Hostilius, after the year 673 BC. Livy locates the city on Mount Albano, in an elongated position in the direction of the mountain ridge, hence the name Alba Longa. The location of Alba Longa, the ancient Latin capital, is not yet certain, but a medieval tradition placed it in modern Albano Laziale. Archaeological studies have shown that in fact between the 9th and 8th centuries B.C., both in the Colli Albani territory and in Rome, populi were located on high ground with a series of scattered settlements.
Curiosities
Admiring ancient artifacts, especially when scattered over the territory, makes one hungry. We are helped by broccolo capoccione, Albano's most important typical product, a high quality variety of broccoli so named for the size of its inflorescence. It is the main ingredient in one of the most renowned dishes of the local culinary tradition: broccoli attufati.
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