Lazio holiday attractions, this is our guide of what to see and where to visit in Lazio, near Rome. Use this guide to get the best out of your Lazio holiday.
Rome, arguably the most fascinating city in the World, ancient Rome, old Rome and modern Rome combine to offer an unbelievable array of sights.
The interactive museum of Rome helps you get a full vision of ancient Rome.
Tivoli, in the Sabine hills was always a favourite retreat into the countryside for the Romans. Here lie the Villa d’Este and the Villa Adriana.
Orvieto is a hilltop town with one of the really impressive cathedrals, the Orvieto duomo should be visited.
Bagnoregio is an incredible hilltop village accessible only by a narrow bridge as all around the clay hillside has fallen away leaving Bagnoregio almost like an island.
The Frascati wine growing areas in the Castel Romano have wine domains which are well worth visiting and the wine is delicious.
Civitavecchia is an impressive fortified coastal village located north of Rome, once owned by the Vatican and more recently returned to the Italian state.
Also on the coast is Sperlonga, another favourite with the Romans, its medieval town looks down over two kilometers of sandy beach.
Ostia Antica was once Rome’s principal port, now its an incredible 20km inland and beautifully preserved.
The Etruscan necropolis at Cerveteri is a wonder, a huge site with numerous stone mounds with Etruscan wall paintings.
Tarquina, once the capital of the Etruscan empire is another treat for lovers of ancient history and Etruscan art and pottery.
Bracciano lies on a huge lake to the north of Rome, amidst magnificent rolling countryside it’s a great place for sailing and horse riding.
Castelgondolfo is where the Pope has his summer palace, in the hills to the south overlooking Rome. Many come to catch a glimpse of the Pope who gives benediction on Sundays when he is in, but the beautiful lake is also a great attraction.
Monster Park at Bomarzo is a brilliant day out for young children who love the huge, ancient stone monsters of this magical park, Parco dei Monstri is a day to remember.
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