Visit the beauties of Lazio with Italo

The Lazio region with the capital Rome has a lot to offer to you who visit it and are ready to discover it. Organize your trip to this land rich in history, art and nature and discover through the cities of art, squares, villages, lakes and the sea the variety of places, artistic beauties, dialects and culinary art.

All the cities of Lazio offer you the best tourist, cultural and scenic attractions and start this journey to discover the capital of Italy and its millennia of history. Rome is the Eternal City and an extraordinary pole of international attraction. The visit begins from the historic center, a point of reference for the Romans and for every visitor. The Colosseum, the Imperial Forums, Piazza Venezia, Piazza di Spagna, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza del Popolo, Villa Borghese, Piazza Navona, Campo de 'Fiori, the Lungo Tevere, Castel Gandolfo, the Vatican , San Pietro, the Dome and the many Basilicas are just a part of the many wonders of the Rome Caput Mundi that you can admire. A city that has left an indelible mark on the arts, religion, geography and history.

The whole region gives you the opportunity to visit, in addition to those of Rome, archaeological sites of great value such as the Roman excavations of Ostia Antica, the Temple of Hercules in Cori, the Temple of Jupiter Anxur in Terracina and the Etruscan excavations of Vulci. and Tarcquinia, the Necropolis of Tuscania, Norchia and that of Cerveteri.

Among the most evocative destinations close to Rome visit the villages of Tolfa and Santa Severa and then move to Lake Bracciano on whose shores you can stroll in the three lively towns of Bracciano, Anguillara Sabazia and Trevignano Romano. You cannot miss the wonderful atmosphere of the Castelli Romani with its villages, perfect destinations for a trip out of town. From Frascati with Villa Falconieri to Grottaferrata, a luxurious holiday resort, from Castel Gandolfo with the summer residence of the popes and the view of Lake Albano to Ariccia, one of the best known and most popular locations in the Castelli Romani, both for its historical and architectural importance of the works of Bernini and for the religious importance of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Galloro but also for the famous fraschette where you can taste the porchetta and the wine of the Castelli.

Among the most characteristic places to see Civita di Bagnoregio, the dying city. A medieval village among the most beautiful in Italy that is slowly crumbling due to its construction on a friable rock like tuff. To visit is the rich and full of history Abbey of Montecassino and if you are a lover of speleology do not miss the Caves of Pastena. For a romantic walk surrounded by nature choose the Garden of Ninfa one of the most beautiful places in the world and to discover the medieval atmosphere instead visit Subiaco with the Monastery of San Benedetto, Anagni and the Ninfeo, Arpino and the Polygonal Walls, Villa Fognano and the lake.

For a little relaxation you can reach the many spas of Fiuggi, Viterbo and Tivoli, the latter famous for Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana. In Viterbo also not to be missed the Medieval Quarter of San Pellegrino and the Papal Palace. Another important destination is Anagni, the city that gave birth to several popes, with its splendid Cathedral, the palace of Boniface VIII, the Palazzo della Regione and Casa Barkenov, in which Dante Alighieri lived.

Reach the seaside resorts of the Tyrrhenian coast such as Gaeta, a port town, on the spur of Monte Orlando or Sperlonga with white limestone houses perched on the rocky spur reaching out to the sea. Do not miss the splendid Terracina, a trip to the Island of Ponza or immerse yourself in the sea of Torre Astura and San Felice Circeo with the wonderful Circe Peak. If you are a lover of nature and extreme sports, you can choose your experience in Lazio between trekking, canoeing, hang gliding and climbing.

What are you waiting for? Visit this region to learn about its history, its art, the villages, the sea and for a bit of fun also the many theme and water amusement parks. Don't miss the events, parties, festivals and the Rome International Film Festival. Your trip will have a completely different flavor if you taste the typical Lazio products, from coppiette to Roman caciotta, from Roman pecorino to bacon and then arrive in the province of Rieti and precisely in Amatrice for the famous bucatini all'amatriciana. Other delights are pasta with cacio e pepe, gnocchi alla romana, pajata, spaghetti alla carbonara, lamb, tail alla vaccinara, artichokes alla giudìa and for the excellent wines those of Frascati, Velletri, Colli Albani and Montefiascone. For desserts, try the Maritozzo with cream, bocconotti and pangiallo.