VATICAN CITY, APR 16, 2004 (VIS) - Pope John Paul, after the strenuous liturgical ceremonies of Holy Week and Easter, took a welcome breather from a heavy schedule yesterday afternoon when he left the Vatican for an unannounced excursion of several hours to Altipiani di Arcinazzo, a fir tree-covered area of plains and mountains 60 kilometers east of Rome.
Located in the Italian region of Lazio, Altipiani di Arcinazzo is known for its two peaks, Mount Altuino and Mount Scalambra and for its archeological ruins, including the vast and imposing ruins, now undergoing restoration, of the villa of Roman Emperor Trajan. The nearby town of Arcinazzo Romano is home to about 1,500 people.
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