Cave, comune in Italy
Cave is a small commune in the Metropolitan City of Rome, spread across gentle hills with traditional buildings and quiet streets. Narrow alleyways wind through the settlement leading to a small central square, from which views unfold across the surrounding hills.
First recorded in 998, the settlement came under the control of the powerful Colonna family who dominated the area for centuries. In the 16th century, it became entangled in major political conflicts, including a military assault ordered by Pope Clement VII in 1526.
The town centers on two patron saints, Madonna del Campo and Saint Lawrence, honored with processions and community celebrations on April 27 and August 10 each year. These observances shape the local calendar and reveal how religious traditions remain woven into the fabric of daily life.
The settlement is best explored on foot, wearing comfortable shoes and carrying water if you plan to walk through narrow streets and forest trails in the surrounding area. Weather changes rapidly, especially in the nearby hills, so dress in layers according to the season.
The name comes from a medieval community called Cavarum Terra, which grew near quarries where tuff and volcanic stone were mined. This ancient connection to quarrying shaped the settlement and remains visible in the landscape.
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