Civitavecchia literally means “ancient town”. Built as Rome’s main port, it is always busy with ships.
Only 18 miles southeast of Rome, Castel Gandolfo has been the summer residence of the popes since 1628.
Anguillara Sabazia and its two neighboring towns are still among the most popular day trips from the capital.
Bracciano is a small town in the Italian region of Lazio, 30 kilometres northwest of Rome.
Orvieto is another lovely ancient hill town whose setting makes it one of the best day trips from Rome.
Orvieto is another lovely ancient hill town whose setting makes it one of the best day trips from Rome.
The Necropolis of Banditaccia, spread across acres of rolling hillside, is recognized by UNESCO for its historic significance.
Once a rival to Rome as the seat of the Popes, Viterbo has preserved a medieval walled quarter.
Monte Navegna and Monte Cervia are two peaks in the Lazio region that are both more than 5,000 feet high.