Outside of Rome: Trips Out Of Town When Staying In Rome

You still have a lot to explore, if you haveNettuno (thermal baths), Theater built by Agrippa,
explored all the major sites in Rome. The Italianand Thermopolium' an ancient Roman snack bar
capital surely offers you numerous historic &or fast food. The place gives you a nice idea of
cultural sites in its heart, but that's not all thateveryday life of the ancient Roman times.
Rome has. The city really has a number ofTivoli - Located some 30 km from Rome, at the
historic cities & towns, interesting places, andfalls of the Aniene River, Tivoli is an attractive
attractive sites located in its outer areas. Rome'sancient town in Lazio. The town lets you visit two
attractions are not just limited to the inner areas,very splendid villas from two different eras - the
rather they are scattered all over the fringes andVilla Adriana from the ancient Roman times, and
outer regions. So, whenever you are in Rome,the Villa D'Este from the Renaissance period. The
you must not forget visiting the fantastic sitesVilla Adriana was recognized as the UNESCO
located in the outskirts of Rome. Here are someWorld Heritage site in 1999. Other attractions of
of the sites that you must visit outside thethe town include Villa Gregoriana, Rocca Pia,
glorious city of Rome.Temple of Tiburtine Sibyl, Temple of Hercules,
Civitavecchia Port - Located some 80 kilometersand Cathedral of St. Lawrence.
west-north-west of Rome, across the MignoneCerveteri - Originally known as Caere, Cerveteri is
River, Civitavecchia is a town in the central Italiana town located in the north of Lazio, in Rome. It is
region of Latium. Literally meaning "ancient town,"known for a number of Etruscan necropoleis.
Civitavecchia is also sea port on the TyrrhenianAcknowledged as a World Heritage Site along with
Sea. Here, you can visit Forte Michelangelo, thethe necropoleis in Tarquinia, the Necropoli della
Rocca (15th century castle), the cathedral of SanBanditaccia, is the best known attraction of
Francesco d'Assisi, and the Terme della FiconcellaCerveteri. Other attractions of the town include
(baths). You can also enjoy cruise excursionsthe Rocca (castle), Church of Santa Maria
along the shore.Maggiore, Palazzo Ruspoli, Church of Sant'Antonio
Fiumicino Harbor - Located some 35 kilometersAbate, the medieval burgh of Ceri, and Castle of
from Rome, Fiumicino is a large fishing town onCerenova.
the Tyrrhenian Sea coast. It is a great weekendCastelli - Lying within the Gran Sasso National Park
destination for Romans, especially in the summer.beside Mount Camicia, on the Gran Sasso Massif's
It is known for its beach with black sand, due toeastern side, Castelli is a hill town in Teramo
the high iron content in it, and a number of greatprovince in the Abruzzo region, in the eastern
seafood restaurants. You can enjoy a number ofItaly. The town is famous for its ceramic works.
beach activities and cruise excursions along theIt is the site of an art institute and ceramics
shore. Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport thatmuseum. It is a popular destination for tourists
serves the national capital Rome is located atand art lovers. Colli Albani (Alban Hills) - Situated
Fiumicino.20 km southeast of Rome, the Alban Hills are the
Lido di Ostia - Sited on the coast facing thesite of a quiet volcanic. The hills are known for the
Tyrrhenian Sea, Lido di Ostia is a beautiful modernmesmeric beauty of their landscapes, high plains,
town in the neighborhood of Rome. Also knownlakes, woods, gardens, and villas. On the Hills, you
as Ostia, Ostia Lido, Lido di Roma, or Porto dican tour several picturesque towns & villages,
Roma, the town is a lively destination for thesuch as Castel Gandolfo, known for the summer
Roman weekenders. You can see the Michaelhouse of the Pope, Rocca di Papa and
Tower, built in 1560, in Ostia centre. You canGrottaferrata, famous for their cultural, scenic and
enjoy bird watching at the Mediterranean Habitatgastronomic specialties, which include the traditional
Centre and the State Nature Reserve on the"porchetta" roasted pork, and Frascati, which is
Roman Coastal Area. You can enjoy the beachknown for its beauty and wine production, where
and the beach clubs of the town.you can taste local wine and the "pupazza," little
Ostia Antica (Ancient Ostia) - The township andwoman shaped cake. Other towns & villages on
port of ancient Rome, Ostia Antica is sited 18 kmthe Alban Hills include Albano Laziale, Ariccia,
away from the modern Rome. It is one of theColonna, Genzano di Roma, Lanuvio, Lariano,
most popular sites outside Rome. You can visitMarino, Monte Porzio Catone, Monte Compatri,
the archaeological area, the ruins of the ancientNemi, Rocca Priora, and Velletri.
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