Peltuinum

Peltuinum is a Roman settlement spread across a plateau with preserved walls, a double-arched gate, and multiple excavated structures. The site layout is defined by ancient pathways and building foundations that reveal how people arranged their homes and public spaces.

The settlement began in the first century BCE and grew into an important Roman station along the Via Claudia Nova. A major earthquake in the fifth century caused its decline and eventual abandonment.

The temple features Corinthian columns and was likely dedicated to Apollo based on archaeological findings. Visitors can still see the layout of this sacred space and understand which gods received worship here.

The site is clearly marked with open access to the Roman remains, and information panels explain the layout. A nearby museum displays discovered artifacts and helps visitors understand daily life from around 2000 years ago.

The site served as a checkpoint for livestock herds migrating between central Italy and Puglia, where officials collected fees from shepherds. This role made it a key economic hub along an ancient trade route.