I segreti del Vulcano Laziale, conference at Villa Barattolo in Rocca di Papa, Friday, November 13, 2026

On Friday, November 13, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Villa Barattolo, at via Cesare Battisti 5 in Rocca di Papa, the seat of the Park authority, hosts the scientific and educational conference «Castelli Romani: Storia di un Complesso Vulcanico» (Castelli Romani: History of a Volcanic Complex), presented as «I segreti del Vulcano Laziale» (the secrets of the Alban volcano). Admission is free, with mandatory registration through an online form and limited seating.

Updated November 9, 2026.

The event

The meeting is organized by Parco regionale dei Castelli Romani together with the Associazione Ecologica Ambientale Latium Volcano APS and is addressed to citizens, enthusiasts, teachers and students. The format includes slides, videos and a live display of rocks and minerals.

The talk traces the eruptive history of the great Vulcano Laziale, from the formation of the Tuscolano-Artemisia ridge to the origin of the Albano and Nemi crater lakes. A second thread looks at how volcanic substrates have favored the area's plant biodiversity, while a third deals with the effects and risks of secondary volcanism, from seismology to geochemistry. The final part covers the Park's role in protecting geodiversity and promoting sustainable tourism.

Where it takes place: Villa Barattolo, Rocca di Papa

Villa Barattolo is the institutional seat of the park authority, at via Cesare Battisti 5, 00040 Rocca di Papa. In Albano Laziale, in the Castelli Romani, the Liszt Festival continues with events at Palazzo Savelli on November 15 and 21, 2026 and a calendar running to December 19. In Tivoli, on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., Villa Gregoriana offers its visit with the Director, a ninety-minute itinerary through art, history and nature.

Practical information

• Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
• Time: 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Venue: Villa Barattolo, via Cesare Battisti 5, 00040 Rocca di Papa (RM)
• Admission: free, with mandatory registration through an online form and limited seating
• Organizers: Parco regionale dei Castelli Romani with Associazione Ecologica Ambientale Latium Volcano APS

Frequently asked questions about I segreti del Vulcano Laziale

Is the conference open to the public?

Yes, it is addressed to citizens, enthusiasts, teachers and students, with limited seating.

Is registration required?

Yes, registration is mandatory through the online form indicated by Parco dei Castelli Romani.

How much does it cost to attend?

Admission is free.

What is the conference about?

The eruptive history of the Vulcano Laziale, the biodiversity linked to volcanic substrates, the risks of secondary volcanism and the Park's role in protecting geodiversity.

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