Segni: Discover Ancient Walls and the Acropolis

The polygonal city walls of the ancient town of Segni are largely well preserved. They are among the historic structures that keep the ancient town layout visible in the modern town. Their polygonal form characterizes the appearance of the surviving sections of wall.

Ancient Walls and Paved Paths

One of the gates in these city walls is the Porta Saracena. The walls can be explored via charming paved footpaths. The paved surface is a practical factor when planning a walking tour. The route follows the city walls and includes the Porta Saracena as a gate to visit. Anyone planning the walk is therefore taking into account a specific path surface and a visit to a gate within the city walls.

Acropolis and Archaeological Sites

The remains of the Temple of Juno Moneta are located on the Acropolis of ancient Segni, while the archaeological forum of Segni includes the remains of a large cryptoporticus. The Republican nymphaeum of Segni features magnificent mosaic decoration on its walls.

Churches with Several Historical Layers

The archaeological area of the Porta Maggiore includes two underground cisterns. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Segni was built in the 17th century over the ruins of an 11th-century temple; its construction history thus connects the 11th and 17th centuries. The Church of San Pietro in Segni stands on the ruins of an ancient pagan temple on the Acropolis. The two churches therefore link religious sites with older temple ruins.

Museum and Art in Santa Maria Assunta

The Museo Archeologico Comunale di Segni presents the town's ancient and medieval heritage. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta also houses works by Giovanni Battista Gaulli. The museum is open on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The opening days are spread across Tuesday and Friday through Sunday. There is a two-hour break between the morning and afternoon periods. The museum visit is thus divided into four days of the week and two time periods. The two-hour break between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. clearly separates the two visiting periods.

Forests and a Special Feast Day

The Campo di Segni in the Monti Lepini includes forests that form part of the landscape there. The patronal feast in honor of San Bruno di Segni is celebrated on July 18. The feast is open to everyone who wishes to participate. A journey connected with this feast is planned around July 18.

Arrival via Colleferro

Regular bus services connect Segni with the Colleferro railway junction in ten minutes. The junction is on the Rome–Cassino–Naples line and is served by Colleferro-Segni-Paliano station. For travel involving a rail connection, this service provides a short bus journey between Segni and Colleferro-Segni-Paliano station. The connection can therefore be scheduled before or after a train journey.

More Destinations

More destinations for planning your trip: Maccarese, Gallicano Nel Lazio, Passo Oscuro, Cecchina, Subiaco, Torvaianica, Allumiere, Montelibretti.

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