Hotels Grottaferrata, Guesthouses Grottaferrata and Residences Grottaferrata

Grottaferrata, an elegant tourist centre of the Roman Castles area, develops a short distance from Lake Albano. It is also known as “the garden city”, since it is scattered with lush parks, sumptuous villas and well-kept avenues. Grottaferrata is especially famous for its Greek Abbey of St. Nilo, a huge monasterial complex of great historical and artistic value.

Hotels in Grottaferrata distribute just in the heart of an elegant urban area. The local guest houses give tourists the possibility to spend pleasant holidays here based on the utmost rest and relax while taking advantage of modern comforts and first-class services and facilities. Grottaferrata is also scattered with charming farm houses, that are idyllically set amidst the glorious countryside of the sweet Albani Hills, and modern residences, that distribute a short distance from Lake Albano.

The Greek Abbey of St. Nilo is one of the largest amd most fascinating monasterial complexes in Italy. Surrounded by impressive walls, it represents the historical core of the city and was the backdrop for many important vicissitudes. Its interior cherishes precious artworks of great value.
The most beautiful areas of the castle are its fascinating courtyard, library and monastery, whose facade is embellished by a splendid sixteenth-century portico by Sangallo. The abbey's most important landmark is the Basilica of St. Maria, that has cherished a Byzantine icon of the Virgin since the XIII century. The icon is situated behind the altar, and it is surrounded by a sumptuous baldachin by Bernini. The church contains plenty of further outstanding beauties, such as wonderful Baroque decorations, splendid mosaics and precious medieval sculptures.
Grottaferrata gives guests the possibility to spend pleasant moments here based on the utmost peace and tranquillity. They will have the opportunity to eat at one of the fine restaurants of the surrounding area, and taste delicious specialities from the Roman Castles. Grottaferrata is situated a short distance from Lake Albano, that gives tourists the possibility to enjoy sweeping views, undertake pleasant boat trips and visit splendid Roman villas. In March, the city is livened up by the amazing Fiera Nazionale, that attracts large numbers of curious people every year.