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