THE SANCTUARY OF FORTUNA PRIMIGENIA IN PALESTRINA HOSTED BY Claudia
2-80 people
7 hours
80.00 per person
THE SANCTUARY OF FORTUNA PRIMIGENIA IN PALESTRINA
The famous
sanctuary of the Fortuna Primigenia, located by the ancient Praenestae,
(only about 30 km from Rome) is one of the most extraordinary examples of the
Roman sacred architecture.
Its scenographic setting with panoramic terraces degrading towards a natural
valley, was opera of a Greek architect as results from the discovery of an
inscription with the name of one of the yard head masters.
We know from the ancient sources that "Antro delle Sorti" (Cavern of
the Fates) was the chief focus of the sanctuary. This natural grotto hosted the
Oracle of the goddess Fortuna Primigenia who discerned the future from cryptic
tablets (the so-called Sortes Praenestinae-Fates of Palestrina). A children
descended into the dark of a deep bore , returning to light with an inscribed
tablet with the "sors" (response) of the goddess.
During ours visit we will explore the archaeological area of the sanctuary of
the goddess Fortuna Primigenia by narrating exactly the intriguing rituality
which accompanied the oracular cult of the Goddes.
The Museum houses most of the archeological finds recovered in the territory of Palestrina illustrating with a modern display, the history and costumes of the ancient Roman town.
The master piece of the collection is doubtless the famous "Mosaic of the Nile".
Price includes the transportation to and from the
site of the ancient Palestrina, the guide service in English language with an
expert archaeologist.
Lunch: at the local typical restaurant "Clementicchio". Lunch
is not included in the tour price
