Lake Nemi was the ancient site of the temple of Diana, which stood on the northeast shore. The original temple was damaged in an earthquake and was rebuilt around 500 BC. Little remains visible today. Surrounding the lake were the sacred woods of Diana, called the Arician grove. The grove was guarded by a mysterious character known as Rex Nemorensis, the King of the Woods.
An antique steel engraving printed in 1831, entitled Lake and Town of Nemi.
Artist: J.D. Harding, Engraver: J.C. Varrall
An engraving of an original watercolor picture from 1841 entitled Nemi
by Artist JMW Turner
An antique steel engraving printed in the early 1840s, entitled Lake of Nemi.
By J. Allen, Engraver: W. Henshall
Nemi as it appears today
