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