Falerii Novi

Falerii Novi is an ancient Roman city in the area of Fabrica di Roma, where defensive walls and towers run across a hillside. The site includes ruins of a theater, residential buildings, and an amphitheater alongside other public structures.

The Roman conquest in 241 BC led to the settlement being moved from its original location to this new site. The new city was fortified with massive walls and about fifty towers to secure control over the region.

The remains show Roman homes, a theater, and a public forum that reflect how people lived and spent their days here. These buildings reveal what mattered in the daily life of this ancient city.

The site is reachable via a dirt road branching off from the main road between Civita Castellana and Fabrica di Roma. Visitors should be prepared for uneven paths and open excavation areas, as this is an active archaeological location.

Inside the Church of Santa Maria di Falleri on the grounds, sunlight enters through a window at a certain time in summer and casts the shadow of a dove on the wall. This rare optical effect reveals a deliberately crafted link between the ancient and medieval layers of the location.

Location: Fabrica di Roma

Part of: Falerii Novi

Address: Via Falerii Novi

GPS coordinates: 42.29953,12.35912

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29