JUVANUM

JUVANUM
From the apartment is just 57 min. by car.

Overlooking the spectacular panorama of Majella’s eastern slope, the archaeological area of the ancient Italic-Roman town of Juvanum is located near Montenerodomo. The excavation site rolls across broad grassy slopes that encircle the top of the acropolis, and includes twin temples (at least one was devoted to Hercules) connected by a beautiful paved street to the forum, which has a central square. This was the site of a basilica dedicated to the worship of the emperor. Around the temples are the remains of the massive acropolis walls. A short distance away from the sacred area there is also the cavea, with an extensive vista. The area is ideal for cycling tours, mountain-biking or horse-riding.