From Emperors to Popes: Visiting Castel Gandolfo Just Outside of Rome
Most tourists are so busy “oohing and aahing” at the Eternal City’s infinite list of must-see landmarks that they feel …
Lazio Villages
In the Lazio region and especially in Tuscia there are some of the most breathtaking villages in Italy. Perched on tuff rock, they seem to be suspended not only in the air but also in time.
The villages not to be missed in Lazio are:
- Civita di Bagnoregio (VT)
- Calcata (VT)
- Sermoneta (LT)
- Castel di Tora (RI)
- Bomarzo (VT)
- Orvinio (RT)
- Caprarola (VT)
- San Felice Circeo (LT)
- Subiaco (RO)
The Medieval Village of Sermoneta in Lazio’s Latina Province
About two hours southwest of Rome is where you’ll find the picturesque hilltop village of Sermoneta. This perfectly preserved Medieval …
Greccio in the Santa Reatina Valley: A Tiny Village With a Huge History
The village of Greccio in the central Lazio region is known all over the world for the first living nativity …
Italy’s First Nativity: Greccio Since the Year 1223
Yes, you read the title correctly: Italy’s first nativity is celebrating its 799th birthday this year. This iconic tradition that …
The Village of Castel di Tora in the Rieti Province
Castel di Tora in the Lazio region is one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”. This tiny village of …
The Seaside Town of Sperlonga and the Villa of Tiberius
If you’re looking for a coastal city that is also one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy” then look …
Visiting Tuscania and Tarquinia: Lazio’s Ancient Etruscan Sites
In Lazio’s Viterbo province and in the heart of the ancient Etruscan land of Tuscia, lie two of the civilization’s …
Nettuno: History, Sea and Relaxation Near Rome
Nettuno is a lovely town on the coast of Latium near Rome. It is full of restaurants and pubs which …
Montefiascone, the “Pearl of Upper Lazio”
Montefiascone is one of the most beautiful towns in Lazio that you have probably never heard of. This ancient Etruscan …
Calcata: The Coolest Village in Italy
If you love visiting unique places that seem to be both suspended in time and in air, then the hilltop …
