Lake Nemi
Lazio region, 30 km south of Rome
Description:
They are best known for the fact that two ships that belonged to the emperor Caligula sank here. For a long time, ships were studied with the help of divers. They managed to raise them only in the 30s of the XX century. By order of Mussolini, water was pumped out of the lake, and the ships were raised ashore. However, during World War II, a museum dedicated to the lake was burned down during the retreat of German troops.
The lake was sacred to the goddess Diana (Diana Nemorenzis). It was the venue for the festival of torches - Nemoralius. A holiday organized in honor of Diana in ancient Rome on August 13.
The lake is mentioned in novels, comics. It also served as an inspiration for American artist George Inness.