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Big Bench No. 289 in Lariano: the view over the Lepini Mountains
The Big Bench Community Project (BBCP) is an initiative launched by American designer Chris Bangle to support local communities. It features giant benches crafted by local artisans and positioned at accessible panoramic viewpoints, with an official “passport” to be stamped at each visit. There are currently fourteen of them located across the Lazio region. Sitting on a bench three times larger than a regular one offers visitors a unique, wide-angle perspective on the surrounding landscape.
Location and panoramic views
Big Bench No. 289 is located in Lariano, in the Colle Magisterna area, inside the Castelli Romani Regional Natural Park. Painted in a signature yellow-and-green colour scheme, it is just a few minutes' walk from the parking area. The trail winds through olive groves and orchards until a clearing is reached at the edge of the woods. The bench is surrounded by wooden sculptures shaped like wild mushrooms, the culinary symbol of the town. From here, the panoramic view embraces the Pontine Plain and the Lepini Mountains, with the coastlines of Anzio and Nettuno visible in the background.
The official passport stamp for this BBCP location can be collected at a designated spot near the bench.
