What to do · Garden of Ninfa and Sermoneta
Caetani Castle in Sermoneta
Information
- From
- €8
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- Weekends in winter; the foundation's visit calendar
- Who it's for
- History, families, combining with Ninfa
The castle dominates Sermoneta, a medieval stone village on the slope of the Lepini mountains, above the Pontine plain. It belonged to the Caetani from the end of the 13th century; the Borgias occupied and reinforced it for a few years at the end of the 15th, before it returned to the family. Today it is run by the same foundation as the Garden of Ninfa.
How to visit
Only with an official guide, in a group and on a fixed route, in time slots; the visit lasts about an hour and covers courtyards, walls, towers and rooms with frescoes. Tickets are bought on the Garden of Ninfa website: in November 2026 there are tours on Saturdays and Sundays, at €8.25 online. Check each month's calendar.
How to combine it
Ninfa is about 9 km away, half an hour by car on a mountain road according to the foundation. On the days the garden is open, the classic plan is Ninfa in the morning and the castle and village in the afternoon. In winter, with the garden closed, the castle and the village make a good Sunday morning.
Tips
- Buy online That way you secure the slot; the group is limited.
- Comfortable shoes There are stairs, ramps and stone floors.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
€8.25 online on the November 2026 dates.
Can you visit without a guide?
No, only with a guided group tour.
Is it open on weekdays?
According to the calendar; in winter, mostly at weekends.
As a familyWith teenagers
