Nettuno is a lovely, fun town on the coast of Latium just outside of Rome. It's full of restaurants and pubs which are located both in the marina and the seafront, but also throughout the center and especially in the medieval village. Perhaps the latter is one the ...

Montefiascone is one of the most beautiful towns in Lazio that you have probably never heard of. This ancient Etruscan city sits at about 600 meters above sea level enjoying a breathtaking view of Lake Bolsena and the surrounding landscape known as Tuscia. Just an ...

Summer automatically makes you think of the beach, and although Italy offers a huge range of choices, Ponza and its archipelago are definitely at the top of the list. Located just a few miles off the Latium coast, these islands are like little gems. Ponza ...

A famous town on the coast of Latium near Rome, Anzio is linked to the figure of Emperor Nero, who had his villa built overhanging the sea. The property, which also includes some private spas, can be visited and extends up to the lighthouse overlooking ...

Just 80 kilometers southeast of Rome lies a magical world straight out of a fairy tale. It may not be as well-known as many of the other famous sites on the infinitely long bucket list in Italy, but I can assure you that the Ninfa ...

The Regional Natural Park of Bracciano-Martignano is a fairly recently protected area and didn't become a park until 1999. Less than an hour north of Rome, it is a wonderful delve into Lazio's landscape and culture. Within the park, you'll find three fantastic lake towns ...

Long before the Romans, there were the Latini, an Italic tribe that settled in central Italy during the Iron Age. The region of Lazio, or Latium, took its name from this tribe which would become the center of Western civilization. Today, more than 10 million people visit ...

If you love visiting unique places that seem to be both suspended in time and in air, then the hilltop village of Calcata is for you! Perched atop a tuff mountain in Lazio's Viterbo province, Calcata is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Known as the "artists' ...

The Monte Rufeno Nature Reserve lies in the extreme northeastern tip of the Lazio region. The park borders Umbria to the east and Tuscany to the north. This lush area is full of animal species and rare plants, streams, and trails of all kinds. Let's ...

In Lazio's Viterbo province and in the heart of the ancient Etruscan land of Tuscia, lie two of the civilization's most important necropolises and tombs: Tuscania and Tarquinia. The two cities are just 25 minutes apart and make an excellent day trip from nearby Lake ...