The best beach near Rome in terms of travel time This lovely beach is located in a quaint bay and has clear water a great little hole-in-the-wall for a quick takeaway lunch (beneath the Gigi Bar on the boardwalk) and plenty of lounge chairs There is a small public area to lay out your towel How to get here: Take the train from any major station in Rome (Roma Termini Trastevere or San Pietro) to Santa Marinella The walk from the station to the beach takes about five to 10 minutes for a beach with a castle Another great option is Santa Severa making for a very photogenic bathing experience and some hidden rocky alcoves that lie just behind it There is a delightful restaurant right on the beach for a lunch of fresh fish or a sunset spritz The beach is a 20-minute walk from the station for the closest beach to Rome Ostia is the closest beach to Rome and features many stabilimenti (which require a membership to enter) along the boardwalk Although Ostia is the quickest option from the city you’ll be rewarded with clearer water and cleaner sand as you head farther away from the capital check out the Cancelli: a series of numbered beaches with sand dunes (you’ll need to catch the 07 bus to arrive) Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy How to get here: Take the Metro B to Piramide and then follow the signs for the trains to Roma-Lido (up the escalator and to the left) Make sure to get off at Lido Centro and not Ostia Antica Fregene, for a trendy crowd Just north of Ostia lies Fregene, a slightly cleaner and hipper beach. It’s a favourite with the trendy crowd of northern Rome and offers splendid evening aperitivi at the Singita Miracle Beach Club where cushions are strewn all over the beach and a ceremonial gong is hit when the sun goes down How to get here: Take the Metro A to the Cornelia stop (direction Battistini) hop in one of the small buses that go to Fregene Ladispoli is another safe bet north of Rome: with its long coastline you’re always sure to find ample room to lay your towel and it’s only a short train ride from Rome If you enjoy spending time at the beach during the offseason be sure to check out the artichoke festival that takes place here during the second week of April each year How to get here: Take the train from most stations in Rome to Cerveteri-Ladispoli The beach is a 15-minute walk from the station How to get here: Take a train from Roma Termini to Fondi-Sperlonga a city best known for being the site of the landing of Allied forces during World War II and the Battle of Anzio This beach gateway has beautiful water (it has been awarded the Bandiera Blu water quality and sustainable management of beaches in 48 countries around the world) and the ruins of Emperor Nero’s ancient villa make for a delightful backdrop How to get here: Take the train from Roma Termini to Anzio The walk from the station to the beach takes about 15 to 20 minutes for escaping the crowds Continuing further south is Sabaudia a city characterised by its fascist architecture This beach is also recognised with the Bandiera Blu award and is less crowded than many others because the train doesn’t stop directly in the town The extra effort to get here will seem worth it when you see the clear water and expansive beach take the train to Priverno-Fossanova and then a Cotral bus to Sabaudia climb down the wooden stairways to the beach Caleb Miller / Unsplash Italy Trips and Tours Researching ahead of a visit to the Italian capital culture-packed city breaks or a healthy mix of both we’ve got all kinds of itineraries to choose from in our collection of multi-day tours in Italy Livia Hengel is an Italian-American writer photographer and traveler with a penchant for la dolce vita and a severe case of wanderlust she spent her life living around the world in Peru Turkey and the US before moving back to her city of birth She is passionate about all things cultural stirring and beautiful and is happiest when she is contemplating human nature over a glass of wine or wandering off-the-beaten-path in a new city you can find Livia eating her way through the best restaurants in Rome or keeping up with Instagram Livia is the author of The HUNT Guide for Rome and also contributes to Spotted by Locals Guides & Tips This Is Europe's Ultimate Road Trip Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December Guides & Tips Beat the Crowds with these Alternative Summer Destinations Art A Tour of Bernini's Masterpieces in Rome See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July See & Do The Best Hiking Trails in Italy Guides & Tips A Guide to the 5 Most Dazzling Views in Catania Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd There are wonderful places to swim in Lazio Here are the rankings for this year based on data collected over the four-year period 2021-2024 There are blue flags and“black flags,” which warn of health hazards to bathers due to poor water quality as Arpa Lazio reports,“quality is further improved compared to the previous assessment out of a total of 221 bathing areas.” only 1 percent of waters fall into the sufficient or poor category Recall that the rating levels are: excellent In the “poor” category we find one area in Pomezia and one in Terracina ARPA Lazio has already started the new controls starting April 1 and will continue until the end of September bathing has been banned on four beaches near ditches Rebecca Rose selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter This article is part of FT Globetrotter’s guide to Rome many Romans head to the Lazio coast without a backward glance to name but a few of the city’s mega sites adding on a weekend near the water is a chance to discover a host of remarkable archaeological gems from Etruscan necropoli and Roman villas to medieval castles which you could be lucky enough to have almost to yourselves Here is a suggested outline of what to take in on a cultural mini-break away from the Città Eterna Each of the sites below is doable in half a day Check your internet connection or browser settings Hours: 9am to 7.30pm in summer (closed on Mondays)  Website; Directions is built on the remains of an important Etruscan city known as Caere which was destroyed by the Romans in the third century BC a vast 990-acre city of the dead that tells us far more about the Etruscan way of life and there is no café or shop here — just a peaceful and verdant 25-acre spot with plenty of shade that you can spend a good couple of hours strolling around aside from a group of American teenagers and a couple of lone sketchers we often found ourselves alone with just blackbirds and squirrels for company a copy of the most famous artefact is proudly displayed: the Sarcophagus of the Spouses a late-sixth-century BC terracotta tomb effigy of a young attractive married couple smiling enigmatically (the original is in the Villa Giulia in Rome) Rather than representing a particular couple one of many made on an Etruscan production line were the burial grounds of an Etruscan city called Caere The bucolic site consists of pathways that meander between umbrella pines cypresses and grassy-topped burial chambers these remarkably well-preserved feats of early architecture are worth exploring and even Wealthy families would have had one of these tombs each to house their dead whereas others might have shared or had smaller dwellings further away they believed the dead would need the same comforts and objects that surrounded them in their daily life Be sure not to miss the fourth-century BC Tomb of the Reliefs discovered in 1847 and arguably the best preserved the well-to-do Matuna family created a cosy reassuring underworld with 12 niches carved into the walls complete with stone pillows where the dead were laid out in their shrouds The walls are embellished with painted stucco reliefs of everything from swords and ropes to vases and pets Hours: Opening times vary throughout summer — check website Website; Directions The Castello di Santa Severa was named after a young Christian martyr The castle standing today dates back to the 14th century One of the gems of the Palo Laziale a castle whose site has over the millennia been appropriated by Romans Standing proud next to what was once an important seventh-century BC Etruscan port which was flattened by the Romans and turned into a seaside village a 17-year-old Christian martyr who was persecuted and killed by the Romans there in AD298 A church in her name was established here in the fifth century AD constructed in part from the existing walls of an ancient Roman villa The structure of the medieval castle standing today was built in the 14th century; it later became a papal summer retreat During the second world war, the occupying Nazis used the castle as a military base Today the wider site has something for everyone: a church with 15th-century frescoes, a Saracen tower, a medieval village, 16th-century sailors’ graffiti, a museum of sea and ancient navigation . . . There is even a swimming area below the castle From the parapet of the tower you can spot the train to Rome an occasional flash of silver between the countryside and the rolling Tolfa Hills Website; Directions The Castello Orsini-Odescalchi was built in 1470 around an earlier medieval fortress The castle’s central courtyard Further into the depths of the Lazio countryside is Lake Bracciano an oasis for Romans in the height of summer thanks to its cool water relaxed ambience — and direct train from the city centre attractive town of Bracciano itself is dominated by Castello Orsini-Odescalchi an imposing 15th-century edifice that commands amazing views from its parapets across the lake One of the largest and most well-preserved castles in Italy it was constructed by the Orsini family in 1470 around an earlier medieval fortress tussled over for centuries and sold in 1696 to the Odescalchi family The castle has served as a set for many films A sequence of 12 courtly rooms leads to the courtyard The central hall is lined with busts of the 12 Caesars Its dreamlike sequence of 12 vast courtly rooms and staggeringly beautiful central courtyard has been the set of many films from Othello to Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure Galas are regularly hosted within its walls and it so happens to have been the setting for Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’s nuptials Don’t miss the busts of the 12 Caesars lining the central hall a formidable expression of patriarchal might or Antonio da Viterbo’s fresco depicting heroic women of history Her own portrait remains to the right of the fireplace This region is just half an hour from Rome Fiumicino Airport The most convenient way to see all three sites in a day or a weekend is to hire a car for the Necropoli della Banditaccia and Castello di Santa Severa trains from Roma Termini to Ladispoli station take about 45 minutes You will need to organise a taxi from there.For Castello Orsini-Odescalchi trains from Roma Termini to Bracciano take about 1.5 hours Rebecca Rose was a guest of La Posta Vecchia Tell us about your favourite Rome getaway in the comments below. 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Rome Forget everything you know about Rome because the Italian capital isn’t just for city breaks Once you’ve spent your days checking out everything this wonderful city has to offer it’s likely you’ll fancy something a bit different.  There are a ton of beaches just a short day trip from the main city and they’re all easily reachable via public transport The beaches here have something for everyone be it watersports or family-friendly days out here are the best beaches near Rome.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Rome🍝  The best restaurants in Rome🏛️ The best attractions in Rome🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Rome Photograph: ShutterstockThis beach certainly isn’t the most beautiful of them all We’re talking one direct 30-minute train from Rome’s Port of Ostia many stabilimenti which dominate the beach and you can be back well in time for your late-afternoon aperitivo.  East of Rome (and sometimes spelt Fregenae) Fregene boasts the sexiest beach scene around attracting stylish young Romans who favour its chic stabilimenti over the more plebeian bars in nearby Ostia Water quality here ranges from okay to good Go later in the day and stay past sundown for Fregene’s hopping party scene: you may end up sipping on Campari and Aperol spritzes with pro soccer players minor celebrities and the city’s chic crowd This beach town ticks all the boxes: a picturesque whitewashed city footed by long stretches of sandy beach flanking a small harbour Sperlonga is a blue flag (Bandiera Blu) beach: designated for its cleanliness and water quality shallow waters in a stunning setting – especially at the far southern end near the Grotto of Tiberius – it ticks the boxes There’s a lot to love about family-friendly Santa Severa including the seafront 14th-century castle (worthy of a Game of Thrones cameo) and the fact that it’s a 40-minute train ride from Rome’s San Pietro station We also adore this quirky trait: north of the castle the wide soft-sand beaches of Sabaudia fly the Bandiera Blu (blue flag) to attest to their cleanliness and flaunt another major asset: a football fields-worth of free beach The beach is backed by dunes and wealthy villas – both of which have limited commercial development and kept the beach more natural than its counterparts and a bit harder to reach The Romans built a temple to Jupiter at Terracina so it’s probably worth you building a sandcastle or two here This popular getaway south of Rome offers a busy beachfront lined with stabilimenti a lovely centro storico (historical centre) and gobsmacking views for those who choose to hike up to the temple ruins when the fiery orb drops behind Monte Circeo known for turning Odysseus’s sailors into swine Photograph: ShutterstockDon’t knock it until you’ve tried it Though the Roman port city of Civitavecchia is best known as the place to catch a ferry to anywhere else it actually has a decent sandy beach that offers good swimming plenty of free sand on which to park a towel and the convenience of a busy lungomare The beach is a five-minute walk from the train station Beaches near Rome get a bad rap given the usual crowds and sub-par water quality but Santa Marinella defies all the naysayers A 45-minute train ride from Rome drops you three minutes away from a crescent-shaped beach with fine sand and clear waters It’s lined wall-to-wall with fee-based stabilimenti so plan to fork out some Euros for a lounger and umbrella or fight for a few square metres of limited free beach (spiaggia libera) space Photograph: ShutterstockIf you want a side of history with your sun and fun Head to the free section at the foot of the ancient Villa Imperiale once home to notorious Roman emperor Nero and a host of his successors An artificial breakwater keeps waters shallow dedicated to the decisive 1944 Allied landing here Photograph: Courtesy TripAdvisor/zorbas15This wild undeveloped beach might look more at home on a stretch of New England coastline than just a few miles south of the frenetic scene at Ostia and you’ll soon reach an area of rugged dunes and the occasional beach bar This is Rome’s most gay-friendly beach so remember to bring along whatever comforts you require Thanks for subscribing! 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About us Contact us Our story has been coopted for a number of specific narratives whether the evils of the Soviet Empire or the muddling of Jewish identity in America in short: My parents wanted to come to the United States for a chance to be seen as true citizens with all rights and privileges pertaining thereto The decision to move wasn't just about the chance to practice Judaism in the very tangible way of going to temple and lighting the Shabbat candles — many Soviet Jews didn't take too well to rituals anyway It was about living in a place where one is allowed to be openly Jewish citing the émigrés' lack of a “well-founded fear of persecution.” Up until then refugee status for Soviet émigrés had been nearly automatic Is state-sanctioned exclusion from college enough of a “well-founded fear of persecution?” What of running for your life after being viciously beaten by your fellow soldiers while serving as a conscript of taking the mother’s surname — for two generations in my family — just because the father's name was too Jewish-sounding and made you a target What of always feeling like an “other” in a country where your family has lived for generations somehow as both the architects of the revolution and its main detractors who as a young girl had a portrait of Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin on her bedside table But in 1988 she witnessed a speech in Moscow’s Pushkin Square — a meeting place for those hungry to discuss the recent political and social developments — by a member of a group called Pamyat (Russian for “memory”) He wore head-to-toe black and carried a briefcase out of which he pulled important-looking documents it became evident to her that his entire platform entailed blaming Jews for Russia’s problems She looked around at the attentive faces in the crowd and noticed many nodding along in agreement In some ways, we were pieces in a Cold War chess match. For years, the American Jewish community and its leaders lobbied for our right to emigrate these efforts seemed a way to highlight the very real injustices of the Communist system agreeing to the free movement of its people meant risking embarrassment if too many left A truly egalitarian society shouldn't lose citizens to immigration When the country did finally open its gates there were too many of us who streamed out didn't anticipate how ready we had been to leave the only country we'd ever known behind how swayed we were by America's promise of freedom and opportunity While some of those denied refugee status opted for Israel many of those who had hoped to immigrate to America were stranded Certain families in our circle in Italy had considered Israel when at a meeting with an Israeli agency representative they were told they were going to be taken to the country Behind closed doors, certain Jewish leaders, U.S. administration officials, and Israeli officials expressed irritation with the approximately 90 percent of émigrés who chose America over Israel and “privileged.” How dare we refuse to be funneled to the only country where persecuted Jews were supposed to settle plus our eight suitcases — stuffed with linens and kitchenware — arrived in Santa Marinella functioned as a celebrity-approved escape in the middle of the 20th century Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck trolled its shores and lounged under its summer sun but many still visited for the laid-back vibe and calm I loved visiting this lush courtyard as a child when my family lived at the Casa per Ferie Mater Gratiae We were lucky to find housing at the Casa per Ferie Mater Gratiae guest rooms first renting a two-room apartment with another family then moving to our own place inside a guest house They spoke softly and smiled and shook their heads as my brother and I waded into the frigid sea in April I was turning 6 that May; he would be 8 in June I’d return home with Disney character ice cream from the hotel’s canteen nearly every afternoon My father helped with construction projects and maintenance work; my mother washed dishes in the cafeteria hauling leftovers — usually soup — to feed not just us but other Soviets we'd befriended My memories of Santa Marinella and the Casa are awash in color: purple and pink bougainvillea capping the stone walls of the hotel complex; citrusy sunsets reflected in the glassiness of the sea; overflowing yellow-green fauna and azure Mother Mary statues dotting the interior courtyard it was a place of eternal sunshine and wonder — the near-antithesis of the industrial Moscow neighborhood near our former home where the snow fell red in winter because of exhaust from a nearby brick factory My brother and I pose happily in front of our apartment at the Casa per Ferie Mater Gratiae after receiving gifts from our parents — him We were denied refugee status in late winter has been invoked to help religious minorities in countries like Iran and Burma.) Both the review and the amendment helped clear the backlog in Italy We were granted refugee status by the United States in late September My family and I left Italy on a Pan Am flight bound for New York City on November 7 My parents like to note that the date was the anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution an event after which the world was never the same I returned to Italy with my husband in tow to recreate what it had been like — not just for me but for my parents — to live in this beautiful purgatory I was so young when we called the Casa home Everything had been so hazy; the place seemed more like a fairytale or a dream The Casa was only four kilometers down the coast from the Santa Marinella train station but we spent the majority of the afternoon trying to get there A local taxi company had refused to take us; they hung up on me when I repeated my location An employee at the restaurant where we had lunch agreed to phone the Casa and explain who I was and why I was coming I reached for the stack of photos I’d been carrying and pointed to one where I stood opposite the hills a small child with a wide grin and torn white sneakers “We lived at Casa per Ferie Mater Gratiae for nearly a year in 1989,” I explained “We were Russian refugees.” She examined the girl in the photo as she looked through more of my memories: My family of four standing on a rocky shoreline I studied her face to try and determine the tenor of her memories. A Los Angeles Times story published in early 1989 spoke of how the thousands-strong population of anxious émigrés overwhelmed the infrastructures of Santa Marinella and Ladispoli Graffiti on the walls of the latter read “It is time to say: ‘Enough,’” the work of a small neo-fascist movement Other scrawling blared “Russians Go Home,” a confusing instruction to a group whose citizenship was stripped by the Soviet government upon exit When the restaurant employee got off the phone clasping her palms together and placing them to the side of her face After whiling away the afternoon on rented lounge chairs on Santa Marinella’s beach and waiting nearly an hour for the blue bus we were dropped off a few hundred feet from the gate I rang the bell and quickly launched into a rehearsed script I’d translated on my iPhone The person who answered responded with something I didn’t quiet understand There was a mechanical beep and the metal gate swung slowly open “I lived here 26 years ago.” Before she had a chance to process exactly what I meant After saying the name of each Sister aloud All were already old nearly 30 years ago; I expected there to be no survivors She examined a photo of me eating gelato — long chestnut hair held back by a plastic navy headband lavender curtains billowed in the windows of a study The old cliché about pictures and words — an abstract expression until you’re in a place of personal meaning with no words at your disposal with which to explain yourself Each Sister pulled me in for a hug and kisses on both cheeks It was so long ago — a near lifetime for me Sisters at the Casa per Ferie Mater Gratiae look through my old photos After being introduced to two more Sisters From the stone terrace overlooking the expanse of the Mediterranean I could imagine how this might look like a gateway to a new life Related: 6 Ways to Be an Ally to Immigrants and Refugees Santa Marinella and Anzio The sun shines on the Roman cobblestones: it’s time to leave the city behind and head towards the salty breeze of the coast Fiumicino, Ostia, Fregene, Anzio, Santa Severa and Santa Marinella await you The time for spaghetti a vongole and orata in crosta is here Here you have a list of the best restaurants on the Roman coast where to get your boost of iodine and more Da Alceste is a historical fish restaurant in Anzio a point of reference for seafood cuisine and the portodanzese tradition keep the family tradition alive with historical dishes with a modern touch you’ll find big classics like spaghetti with clams or with anchovies and pecorino as well as main courses with a vintage taste like pesce all’acqua pazza Among the most well-known restaurants in Anzio Walter Regolanti’s Romolo al Porto certainly deserves a shoutout With about 100 seats between the indoor room and the porch Walter offers a daily cuisine that bets everything on the local produce: fish shellfish in an infinite variety of hours d’oeuvres culminating in a pasta dish that feels like dessert Alessandro Catarinozzi’s Pierino is a historical name The seafood you eat here is in its most authentic and classical form ands simple main dishes accompanies by seasonal side dishes like the orata al forno with porcini mushrooms The canteen is wide and the service informal but well-prepared and knowledgeable INSPIRATIONBest Beaches Near Rome a beach establishment with over sixty years of history seamlessly combines tradition and modernity including a beach section where you can dine with your feet in the sand Chef Fabio Di Vilio creates both classic dishes like bruschetta alle vongole and innovative ones such as ricciola ciauscolo and stracchino cheese focaccia don’t miss the unique and flavourful risotto with anchovies The homemade desserts and extensive wine list Benny Gili’s La Baia is considered a real household name it’s impossible to find a table unless you book many days in advance The reason of this success is the authentic cuisine that will dazzle with the simple non-banality of its selection Another icon is the bruschetta with smoked sardines and red onions In the youthful and vibrant atmosphere that they created; you can indulge in a Mediterranean cuisine meant for sharing One of the highlights is the outdoor grill used for perfecting the octopus and to roast the catch of the day have a look at their outstanding drink offer Casa Carmen is a true culinary gem.Four years after opening in Fregene Casa Carmen has opened its second location in Fiumicino on Lungomare della Salute Puntarossa da Renatone is the meeting spot for tv personalities and foodies Under the porch you will enjoy amazing food prepared daily by Renato Salvatori His first courses of the day are unparalleled The most popular choices are tonnarelli cacio e pepe con le cozze (mussels) and octopus salad and potatoes with red onion confiture The service is welcoming and knowledgeable located just three kilometers from the coast in Maccarese offers a serene and high-quality experience The carefully designed suites and restaurant are surrounded by two saltwater pools and a solarium which altogether create a picturesque setting Chef Daniele Lubei’s gastronomic offerings revolve around the principle of sustainability and the love for local agriculture on which basis he designed an exquisite five-course vegetarian tasting menu happy-hour and breakfast options are also of exceptional quality INSPIRATIONDay Trips from Rome Located in La Posta Vecchia the Cesar Restaurant boasts a sunlit terrace overlooking azure waters This restaurant redefines authentic Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist Chef Antonio Magliulo and his team invite you to embark on a gastronomic journey locally sourced ingredients from the hotel’s garden and trusted suppliers Each dish reflects a commitment to quality and sustainability central to their “Il Dolce Far Bene” program Simple and genuine cuisine based on the local catch and the greens from the surrounding countryside This is the foundation of the philosophy of the restaurant Pino al Mare Whether you eat in the indoor part of the hotel you simply must have the tiramisu di cachi Only a few feet away from the Santa Severa Castle is the restaurant Isola del Pescatore clients are welcomed by Fabio Quartieri in a relaxed atmosphere where you can taste the amazing produce Their hors d’oeuvres mixes are a must: they will bring you many small dishes so that you can try a bit of everything Their first dishes are generous and their desserts fantastic If you want to eat by the castle and be waited on by a knowledgeable team INSPIRATIONVisit the Castle and the Medieval Village of Santa Severa A Michelin star and much more for Pascucci al Porticciolo by Gianfranco Pascucci e Vanessa Melis a work and life couple who knows how to keep their clients entertained and relaxed with tables covered by long white tablecloth reaching the floor featuring Fiumicino brackish herbs and inspiration taken from wild game and the Middle East The menu changes continuously and it can be enjoyed in various tasting menus The food-wine combination is not to be missed Lele Usai’s Michelin-starred restaurant upstairs at Nautilus Marina offers a romantic and elegant atmosphere with limited seating Chef Usai and his team create explosive dishes using locally sourced seafood and contemporary techniques you can witness the art in the making as they enhance the local catch with innovative techniques and pairings From the tantalizing iodized garden to the exquisite smoked scampi and vanilla risotto Choose from two tasting menus or opt for the à la carte selection Lele Usai maneuvers between Michelin stars and trattorias: on the ground floor of his Nautilus Marina In a wide and well-lit space extending outdoors you will taste a direct sea cuisine that changes every day The menu includes crudités and spaghetti con telline but also more fusion choices like Thai clams sauté and smoked mackerel with misticanza Another great dish is the pink shrimp cream risotto and the fried paranza “when the sea allows.” The wine selection is also quite good Osteria dell’Orologio is a small yet vibrant restaurant where Chef Marco Claroni creates wonderful and innovative dishes using the local catch From aged salted tuna heart to bresaola and bottarga The menu also includes excellent raw and cooked fish The desserts are also worth a try and the wine room expertly tended by Marco’s wife Gerarda But also dynamic and “easy-going.” The two souls of Follis between Chef Daniel Celso’s cuisine and quality mixology continue to be the fundamental characteristics of this restaurant in Fiumicino necessary to create a gastronomic offering that while maintaining its wide selection of seafood dishes also includes a variety of land-based dishes The aperitif is accompanied by a small tasting consisting of three cicchetti including a careful selection of Italian wines making the drink selection even more interesting is the drink list curated by Samantha Parente At Luca Pezzetta’s Clementina, you will find one of the best pizzas in the whole of Lazio is at once a volcanic and introverted soul who grew up between the Castelli Romani and Fiumicino After having trained in Rome with the master of pizza where he showcases his expertise in various dough creations: from focaccia pastries and other exceptional baked goods lovingly seasoned by Luca himself in his open storage cells tuna or amberjack prosciutto and mullet roe is definitely worth a try Also excellent are the fried food options and the wine list Alessandro Pietrini’s La Marina is a gem offering an unpretentious and authentic seafood cuisine Fresh fish is at the centre of it all and in fact the menu changes daily (even hourly at times!) ensuring you get the best and freshest offerings from the sea itself The list includes incredible raw fish express first courses and juicy main dishes infused with seasonal Mediterranean flavors Complementing the culinary delights is an excellent selection of sparkling wines and a variety of local and international wines La Marina Sushi Bar awaits right next door featuring innovative cross-pollinated creations that blend the best of Japan and Italy Angoletto is a small and vibrant seafood restaurant that proudly offers a 100% local culinary experience every detail is meticulously attended to and you get to savour a cuisine that it deceptively simple carefully thought through with expertise and taste and don’t miss out on the exceptional pasta dishes such as the black garlic spaghetti with scampi tartare and chili pepper or the cuttlefish tagliatelle with puntarelle and aioli sauce choose a wine from the thoroughly organised wine cellar the terrace of La Vecchia Pineta restaurant has captivated Romans with its steadfast and unpretentious seafood cuisine The menu features a trio of appetizers that include an enticing seafood salad and julienned vegetables with citrus shrimp the risotto alla pescatora and the fried squid and shrimp have become over the years key legends at the restaurant and are therefore a must-try Royalbeef in Ostia breaks the mold and warmly welcomes you to indulge in delicious meat dishes in a coastal setting Entrepreneur Giuseppe Domenico Larosa proudly presents a wide variety of meats from around the world Complementing the meats are delightful seasonal side dishes along with exceptional first courses and appetizers with an American twist Don’t miss out on their selection of beers and local wines which perfectly complement the flavors on offer Not directly on the beach but hidden in the alleys of Ostia the little sea jewel by Simone Curti e Fabrizio Moscara The former in the kitchen and the latter in the hall they lovingly lead with the philosophy of the genuine and simple Both are former fishermen and lovers of great food so they created a restaurant that is good and accessible price-wise The menu varies by season with some evergreen dishes like octopus and smoked potatoes or linguine with red shrimps Molo21 in Santa Marinella is simple and relaxing It’s a restaurant facing the sea where you can enjoy light hors d’oeuvres like tuna tartare and then a traditional spaghetti alle vongole or linguine with pane you can’t not order a selection of oysters By subscribing you agree with our privacy policy Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news Slide 2Learn To Make Gelato in an Authentic Roman Gelateria Slide 6Colosseum Walking Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill artisan tourThe Artisan Walking Tour in Monteverde Slide 5Enjoy the Eternal City on a Vespa or Sidecar Check out all the TOURS and local EXPERIENCES This insider guide on how to live like a local is the main event and lifestyle magazine devoted to Rome and written entirely in English Romeing is a magazine for tourists and expats visiting or living in Rome including an event calendar and feature articles written by locals with secret insight for your vacation or for those considering moving to live in Italy with a daily listing of the latest and most diverse cultural and lifestyle events in and around Rome This is an essential information tool that allows foreigners of every age and background to live Rome to the fullest and discover the top things to see and to do in Rome the villa presents three independent buildings that stand visually and spatially interconnected through a narrative path all images © Francesca Pompei independent curved building stands in the garden of the villa Villa Saracena’s cylindrical volume appears floating above ground Acapulco chairs adorn the terrace aligned with the horizon polished tiles on the ground floor reflect the light and seascapes the ground floor of Villa Saracena enjoys views of the garden the design engages in an interplay of openings and closures the villa undergoes careful restoration by architect Paolo Verdeschi main spiral staircase connects the residence’s living areas Moretti’s Parametric Architecture philosophy is evident in the design name: Villa Saracena | more here architect: Luigi Walter Moretti restoration: Paolo Verdeschi photographer: Francesca Pompei | @fpompei_architecture_photos designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style An affordable stay in a magnificent setting just 40 minutes from Rome is perfect for mixing sightseeing with days on the beach Mon 18 Mar 2019 07.30 CETLast modified on Wed 17 Apr 2019 16.55 CESTShareGauzy curtains blow in the breeze framing a perfect view of the sparkling Mediterranean The sun’s rays fall across our big white bed as we stand at the tall window a 14th-century castle of pinkish stone overlooking golden sands 50km up the coast from Rome is gorgeous enough to catch the beady eye of some property developer but we’re actually staying in a new hostel opened last summer in Castello di Santa Severa by the Lazio regional government walking the 15 minutes from Santa Severa’s tiny station a ride of under an hour (€4.40 one-way) from Rome’s Termini station We soon see that it is more than just a castle; it’s an entire It was owned over the centuries by various noble Roman families and the Catholic church (it was a summer bolthole for medieval popes) apart from a period in 1943 when the German army used it After four years of repair and restoration the complex opened as a visitor attraction in 2017 with three museums (combined ticket €8/€6) It is popular with families and school groups pulling in 50,000 visitors in its first year A couple of potters plus jewellery and leatherware makers have opened shops in other old buildings under ancient archways to the oldest part of the complex rough-plastered grey and white walls and exposed roof timbers nice linen and that lovely outlook (eight rooms have sea views) oddly) and the window is a glazed arrow-slit in a wall over a metre thick Private rooms have en suites and sea viewsSo far so boutique hotel except there’ll be no pastries and fresh fruit laid out on a veranda next morning but get to do it in a surprisingly high-end communal kitchen that lies over a courtyard (past the remains of an early Christian church) cute sofas and vending machines for coffee After a cheap lunch in one of two friendly bistros just outside the castle walls (grilled aubergine and mozzarella roll €4) but first we check out the culture: a museum of the sea with lots of reconstructions of old ships – their holds packed with amphorae; a gallery of classical terracotta painting – on vases floors; and a hands-on museum of mining and farming presided over by genial retired chemist Giulio The galleries are all well done – if you speak and read Italian The hostel claims to be extending a welcome to youth from across Europe so a next step needs to be more signage in English – as useful for Swedes and Slovaks as monoglot Brits Leafy Santa Severa village was created in the 1930s by Mussolini as a resort for Fascist cronies (but we don’t hold that against it 80 years on) Its square is lined with bars and gelaterias and there are two bakery/delis and a small supermarket for breakfast and picnic supplies This article was amended on 16 April 2019 to clarify that while train tickets can be bought on the Trenitalia app you need to be an Italian resident to use it Non-Italians can buy tickets to Santa Severa via the trainline app Dylan Graves is a connoisseur of the hard-to-find wave. His travels most recently took him to Italy, where there turns out to be a thriving surf scene that even a weird waves veteran like Graves was shocked by for the first time and…wow,” says Graves at the top of the video Italy’s premiere surfing hotspot is Santa Marinella, a village just 30 minutes outside of Rome. To learn about it, Graves partnered with Roby D’amico, whose YouTube channel shows just what the Mediterranean ocean has to offer in terms of wave riding. It turns out D’Amico is preternaturally adept at hunting down swells in the region. “Scoring in the Mediterranean isn’t as easy as Roby makes it look,” explained Graves. After scrutinizing the forecast, D’Amico took Graves to Banzai Beach, Santa Marinella, which he explained is Italy’s most famous wave. They arrived to a sight that blew Graves’ mind: honest-to-god rippable waves with not a soul on them. “Look at that thing!” yelled Graves. “That thing was sick. Why is there nobody? I’m tripping,” he continued, flabbergasted. The peaks didn’t stay empty for long, as Rome’s thriving surf community came out to join them. “When in Rome, you do as the Romans do,” narrated Graves. “…and the Romans were ripping.” However, the piece de resistance came later. For their third surf session of the day, Graves,  D’Amico and company arrived at a beach with waves that had them shouting and jumping up and down on the beach like school boys. “I was already feeling like we had scored on our previous session, but now this?” narrated Graves. “I would have been pumped on these waves anywhere in the world, but this is Italy. My mind’s been blown.” but the hot weather may be a bit too much for some tourists. Luckily the Eternal City has plenty of nearby beaches to beat the summer heat and many of them can be reached by public transportation from Rome See our recommendations and travel tips for the beaches close to Rome RECOMMENDED:Best restaurants on the roman coastBest day trips from Rome How to get to Ostia Beach:  take the Metro to the station “Piramide” (line B) go to Roma Porta San Paolo train station and take a train to Ostia Lido (half hour train journey On summer weekends, the city virtually empties out as locals head to Ostia (the closest beach to Rome) for a little fun in the sun its black sandy beaches packed with beach clubs (where you pay for a chair and umbrella) are plenty to attract the crowds up and down the lungomare the beach bars transform into discos Shilling features ubers of space where you can shake your thing on the dance floor or the sand all night long How to get to Fregene Beach: Take the Metro A to the Cornelia stop (direction Battistini) was once the hot spot for Rome’s fashionable Via Veneto crowd like Federico Fellini & Pier Paolo Pasolini Although over the years Fregene has lost a little bit of its glitz and glamour it still attracts the likes of Italian celebrities footballers and hipsters looking for a cooler alternative to Ostia Fregene becomes a hedonistic playground for partygoers Among the most popular are Gilda on the Beach (Lungomare di Ponente Blu Fregene (Lungomare di Ponenete) and Singita (Villaggio dei Pescatori) is famous for its chic sunset aperitivo You can reserve your aperitivo spot on the sand fro maximum 4 people while beach canopies can be reserved for up to 10 people INSPIRATIONThe Best Restaurants On The Roman Coast How to get to Santa Severa Beach: 1 hour train journey from Termini or Roma San Pietro Station The beach is a 20 minute walk from the station Another popular beach near Rome is Santa Severa. While hipsters head off to Ostia and Fregene for a little fun in the sun, local families and couples looking for a quieter spot to soak in some rays head over to the seaside town Santa Severa You can get to Santa Savera from either Termini train station and it’ll take you an hour or from San Pietro train station in just 40 minutes the beach is a golden brown and the water tends to be a lot cleaner You’ll find windsurfers and plenty of families riding their bikes along the lungomare where a beautiful castle dating back to Etruscan times dominates the panorama How to get to Anzio: Anzio can be easily reached by train from Termini (1.10 hour) A 15-minute walk down hill and you are at the beach the War Cemetery and the Tor Caldara nature reserve are worth a visit If you want to stop by for a delicious seafood lunch head to Da Alceste al Buon Gusto or Da Romolo al Porto How to get to Santa Marinella Beach: Train from Termini or Roma San Pietro Station (1 hour) The beach is just ten minute walk from the station If you’re looking for more of a relaxing day the beach far away from all of the hubbub and crowds then the seaside town of Santa Marinella is definitely your spot Just after you’ve hopped off the train (which takes about 40 minutes from San Pietro Station) the beach is only a five-minute walk from the station the beaches are golden brown and the water is great for swimming Castello Odescalchi located near the touristic port where a nice passeggiata at sunset is definitely a must For those looking for a little music and dancing How to get to Sabaudia: From Termini take the train to Priverno-Fossanova and then a Cotral bus to Sabaudia All in all the journey will take around 1 hour 15 minutes this spacious and stunning coastline is predominantly made up of free beaches at which you simply pay for beach chairs and umbrellas Despite having the odd restaurant here and there the shores rarely gets crowded thanks to its vast stretches of sand the beach of Sabaudia offers views of a grand defensive tower A lake at the centre of the town sees many rowing teams from around the world flock to the area for training How to get to Sabaudia: Train from Termini to the Fondi-Sperlonga station and then a bus to Sperlonga (around 2 hours) Sperlonga is a dream seaside town south of Rome with a sea as tranquil and blue as you will find in the Lazio area a long stretch of white sandy beach and a picturesque whitewash hilltop town With many fish restaurants and little antiquarian shops and unforgettable views of the cliff edged bay it is a favourite I return to again and again How to get to Argentario: We suggest to rent a car (around 2 hours car journey) or to take a train from Roma Termini to Orbetello and then a bus Monte Argentario is a peninsula with gleaming turquoise waters outstanding natural beauty and a mix of sandy beaches and secluded rocky coves It is connected to the mainland by three sand spits 6km in length creating two lagoons and miles of enchanting beaches The two main fortified port villages are Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole (death place of Caravaggio) A panoramic coastal road links these two towns and winds along the coast with fantastic views of the Tuscan Archipelago chain of islands How to get to Ponza: From Termini take a train to Anzio Terracina or Formia and then a ferry to Ponza For a little island fun and emerald blue-green waters, it’s worth taking the trip down to Ponza It’s the largest of six islands in the Pontine Archipelago you’ll need to take a train from Termini or Formia to Anzio and then a hydrofoil to Ponza making the total trip a little over three hours rent a little boat or hook on with a boat tour to uncover the hidden coves with excellent swimming spots Watch the sun set over an aperitivo at Le Terrazze (Via Chiaia di Luna) and then kick off your sandals and dance the night away at Mamafè (Via Campo Inglese) CLICK HERE TO DISCOVER ISLAND ESCAPES FROM ROME CLICK HERE TO SEE THE BEST SWIMMING POOL IN ROME Archive METALOCUS-Classics the Italian engineer who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1909 But some evidence seems to suggest he was also responsible for coming up with the mobile phone — a title currently claimed by Bell Laboratories And while his device couldn't send text messages and didn't have the capacity to download and install apps to be enjoyed on a smooth touchscreen it was surely good enough for Pope Pius XI to give it a try.  Marconi had been running different experiments with various transmitters One of those experiments was installing a shortwave radio telephone to keep a line open between the Vatican City and the pope’s summer residence at Castel Gandolfo separated by a distance of around 30 kilometers The year was 1932 — just one year after the inauguration of the Vatican Radio during the papacy of Pius XI — a pope known for his modernizing drive: he founded the Vatican Observatory and the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and was the first one to use the radio for pastoral purposes Marconi and the pontiff were somehow kindred spirits they could not have been any more at odds with each other Whereas there is growing evidence that the inventor supported Mussolini’s anti-Semitic policies Pius XI was the author of  the three major encyclicals against the totalitarian systems of the 20th century: Non abbiamo bisogno (“We Do Not Need to Acquaint You," against Italian fascism); Mit brennender sorge (“With Deep Anxiety,” against Nazi Germany) and Divini redemptoris (“Divine Redeemer,” against atheistic communism).  Articles like these are sponsored free for every Catholic through the support of generous readers just like you Please make a tax-deductible donation today Help us continue to bring the Gospel to people everywhere through uplifting Catholic news SS1 Via Aurelia, Km 52,600, 00058 - Santa Marinella RM from 11.00 to 13.00 will take place an event of re-enactment by the medieval dance company “I Vireali” returning to the castle by proposing a repertoire inspired by the reconstruction of dances taken from texts of the period from the XIII at the XV century In the High Middle Ages the dance of the nobles was still very similar to that of the peasants as a particular expression of the ritual feasts of the population In the XIV century we find some typical types of dance such as saltarello based on rhythmic steps and repeated figures performed in a circle or in a row: they are the carols (in a circle) and making them (in a row) where all the people take each other’s hands is assumed to be a dance combined with texts on courtly love and was configured as a courtship dance danced by the couple Some believe that the term virelai means the music of Vire (that is rather than derives from the verb virer which means to twist and therefore hypothesize a reconstruction of the dance basing it on the alternating change of the front In reality the origin of the virelai is unknown and rather its characteristic lies in the structure of the song This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Battle of the Nations is hosted every year in a different country for the 2018 edition it will be hosted in Italy and after the qualifying semi-finals of the Italian teams the location of the castle will be the setting for the world event More than 700 fighters from different parts of the world will participate such as New Zealand to mention the farthest and China to mention one whose history is very different from the European Middle Ages The categories are the 1vs1 divided into 4 disciplines (long sword sword and brocchiere and weapon in auction both male and female) and group battles with 3vs3 female only and 5vs5 and 21vs21 male Italy participates in the BotN since the second edition of 2011 when the countries concerned were only 7 compared to 37 today and is represented by 50 fighters and participates in all disciplines A medieval camp was built and a large tribune capable of accommodating 700 people seated in the area adjacent to the parking lot on the square of the Fontanile a large “medieval” market arose where to see a real blacksmith at the field forge try the weapons and the armor as well as engaging in simulated duels and archery followed by the masters of historical fencing weapons On the Esplanade of the Lords a second arena was set up for the challenges 1vs1 and 2vs2 dances and medieval music have served as a side dish for the whole event Battle of the nations Programme all the force of the bad weather announced yesterday by the civil protection bulletins has been concentrated on the Lazio coast the phenomena of torrential rain and strong winds have passed from the coasts of Viterbo in the stretch that passes through the Monte Riccio locality in Tarquinia At 7.30:XNUMX the banks broke and the water invaded the surrounding territory flooding the appurtenances of some houses in the area The families who live there remained blocked for a long time having to take refuge on the upper floors while the water swallowed up cars in the parking lots and invaded the rooms on the ground floor The firefighters had to intervene with river groups equipped with boats and wetsuits to reach the isolated people and make sure they did not need help At least in one case a couple of residents and their dog were rescued with the help of a helicopter moved a few hundred kilometers further south where local police officers and firefighters were busy on several fronts some flooding and some trees fallen on the road occupying the half-lane towards the center the flooding of a ditch caused the collapse of a retaining wall near some villas on Via Marche There were about ten interventions by firefighters for flooding of basements or semi-basement rooms Read also other news on Nova News Click here and receive updates on WhatsApp Follow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram Wanted in RomeMagazine For all you beach-lovers here is a selection of resorts within easy reach of Rome offers either stabilimenti (private beaches with entrance fees and changing facilities and refreshments) or spiaggia libera (free beach with the option to rent a lounge chair and/or umbrella), and all have children’s facilities We have indicated how to get there by public transport as all these towns suffer from heavy traffic during the summer The northern-most beach on our list offers a small strip of white sandy beach with the choice of setting up camp at either the stabilimenti or spiaggia libera There are two trains per hour leaving from Termini station for S Marinella station and the journey takes about one hour Located about 50 km north of Rome and less than 10 km south of S Take one of the regular Civitavecchia trains from Rome and the beach is a ten-minute walk from the station restaurants and spaggia libera and it is also known for its magnificent castle A former chic hotspot of the 1960s and 1970s Fregene boasts long stretches of sand with both stabilimenti and spiaggia libera Along the coast there is also a wide selection of family-oriented restaurants and less expensive tavole calde Rome’s club scene tends to flock to Fregene and nearby Ostia (see below) in the summer months Although Fregene isn’t the easiest place to reach by public transport Cotral buses depart from Rome’s Valle Aurelia metro stop (line A) and the journey takes about one hour Ostia and the Cancelli (gates) are along the coast nearest Rome Ostia is loaded with often pricey and trendy stabilimenti while the Cancelli offer free beaches equipped with restaurants and bathrooms Public transport takes less than an hour and you can use the same metro/bus tickets for public transport in Rome Paolo beside the Piramide metro station (line B) To reach the Cancelli get off at the last stop and take the 07 MARE bus until you reach the gates numbered 1 These beaches are only ten minutes apart and are easily reached from Rome One train per hour leaves from Termini station stopping first at Anzio and then at Nettuno The journey takes 60-70 minutes and the beaches are about a 10-minute walk from the respective train stations.  this stretch of beach is another Blue Flag area there are a few stabilimenti to choose from Cotral buses run from Rome’s Laurentina metro stop (line B) to Piazza Oberdan in Sabaudia From here take the shuttle bus which runs up and down the local coastline Sabaudia is also known for its Mussolini-era architecture Nearly 100 km south of Rome are the Blue Flag beaches and crystal clear waters of Circeo Stabilimenti abound but look for the spiaggia libera nearest the port: it definitely merits the mini-trek Cotral buses leave for Circeo from the Laurentina metro station in Rome Get off at the last stop and walk for ten minutes until you reach the beach Also read: 13 Most Beautiful Places on the Amalfi Coast From Termini station take the hourly regional train for Naples and get off at Monte S take the bus for about 20 minutes until you reach the beach Terracina has as many spiagge libere as stabilimenti and both are well-kept and clean making it a popular destination for families The stabilimenti dominate this gorgeous getaway with picturesque views and Blue Flag status leaving only narrow strips for the spiaggia libera Take the regional train headed to Naples from Termini station and get off at Fondi-Sperlonga take the Piazzoli bus for 20 minutes to Sperlonga alternatively take a private taxi but be warned they are far more expensive than the €1.50 bus ticket This Blue Flag area has a quaint mediaeval town to explore and clean beaches From Termini station take one of the frequent trains headed towards Naples get off at Formia and take the bus for another 25 minutes until you reach Gaeta For more information about transportation consult the Cotral and Trenitalia websites.  Wanted in Rome ™ is member of the Wanted World Wide Ltd network.Click here to find out more about our Network or Follow us on social networks. © 2025 / 2026 Wanted World Wide LTD Network. 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Y2K satire by Shukri Lawrence and Omar Braika in collaboration with Barragàn The Danish brand that questions contemporary manufacturing When personalisation and durability come together in your virtual dressing room, and not only House as a primordial architectural emotion "which can abstract from everyday life and its great and petty adventures" the thoughts and the people who live there Paraphrasing the Italian designer and academic Giò Ponti this is the noble ideal that guides Luigi Moretti in the design of the villa "La Saracena" in Santa Marinella protagonist of the architecture of the '900 and famous for having designed the Watergate residential complex in Washington where the most famous political scandal in American history was born has long sought an opportunity to give it the opportunity to explore with its work the human mechanisms and expression of the compositions of Michelangelo and Borromini commissioned a villa in the province of Rome for his daughter Luciana Pignatelli d'Aragona Cortez Although initially part of the so-called "unfinished triptych of Santa Marinella" is completely independent and develops for 800 square meters in a lot characterized by an elongated and irregular shape The main element of the construction are the walls that The external walls treated with rough plaster on a frame of reinforced concrete frame to "counteract the pressure of the outside world" and are increasingly spreading towards the sea almost looking of a visual contact with the Mediterranean landscape Matter thickens following the same direction even inside by observing the windows in the "tower" of the staircase (where some bedrooms are enclosed) thin wounds that allow natural light to filter through the walls and they become wider as you go through the bedrooms and the long promenade-lounge to invite the view to get lost in the horizon Everything in the house is played on this contrast between closing and opening also the layout of the house which is divided into two spaces joined by a large gallery open on two gardens one large and the other small and intimate: on the coast are the living room and dining room while the rest rooms instead they are placed further back Access to the villa from the road axis is mediated by a narrow entrance that Moretti himself called "fauci" while the one from the sea is the so-called "grottone" a base on which the terrace in front of the living room is sealed by a splendid and intricate gate by Claire Falkenstein who had already designed the gate of the Peggy Guggenheim Palace in Venice in 1960 Villa "La Saracena" has fallen into abandonment neglect and is currently undergoing restoration Get access to exclusive contents and keep yourself updated Get access to exclusive contents and keep yourself updated Select the topics in which you are interested: Every month a newsletter to receive updates from our creative media agency So you don't miss the chance to attend nss world events Every month the latest news from the French vertical of nss The Castle of Santa Severa is among the best attractions in the world for Tripadvisor we have reopened it and now it is a pole of rebirth of the territory This is why Italy must focus on the riches of the territory and on this the Recovery Fund is a historic opportunity “ on the victory of the Castle of Santa Severa The “Travelers’ Choice 2020 award” is the Tripadvisor’s annual recognition on the analysis of reviews scores and profiles saved by travelers around the world in the travel industry Regione Lazio is giving a significant motivation in promoting and fostering a governance model owning a strong technological and innovative specialization in which the strategic objectives include the valorisation of Cultural Touristic and Historical / Artistic Heritage the activities of development and promotion of the regional territory and all the strategic activities connected with the planning and implementation of strategically relevant actions for the application of the Country’s Digital Growth strategy Regione Lazio – through its in-house company LAZIOcrea has made available an Innovation Lab allowing the creation of latest generation digital applications and the development of standards and best practices for the opening and the interoperability of data and services (Open Data supported by the contribution of Volkswagen Group Italia has been set up in the splendid setting of the Castle of Santa Severa one of the most evocative places of the Lazio region located along the Tyrrhenian coast north of Rome a heritage of inestimable value both historical and cultural very close to the port of Civitavecchia and Fiumicino airport Geographically and ideally such context represents a place that can convey technological innovation by looking at local national and European territorial realities through the gates of the Mediterranean Sea This place has the ambition to create a path of diffusion of digital practices providing both a reference center for all stakeholders interested in developing digital development skills and an interactive point of dissemination of the results obtained through the implementation of digital growth and innovation strategies experimentation and prototyping of all the immersive experiences available to the castle visitor have been designed and developed by LAZIOcrea fully exploiting the digital potential offered by new technologies All those who want to approach these realities will be hosted in the innovation welcomed by LAZIOcrea professionals and will be able to compare and experience some use cases through technological devices such as viewers the innovation Lab will represent a training and competence center focused on innovation and dedicated to all public and private stakeholders Looking at the cultural promotion of the territory through digital it should be noted that the Innovation Lab will host on 27 September 2018 an important training stage within the Assinter Academy initiative which provides training on the most advanced methods of ICT development and management in companies and PA; the exchange and fertilization of know-how among participants with different backgrounds and aspirations; teamwork and the establishment of interpersonal relationships between IT professionals working in the PA; the meeting of top managers of local and central ICT in-house companies and opinion leaders [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”29″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”1″ order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] An evening of fun with Enrico Montesano and his One Man Show After a long sell-out series with Rugantino and Il Conte Tacchia with many dates all over Italy he arrives at the theater with his “One Man Show” a collection of the most hilarious pieces of his repertoire How do you say now in Italian: “Stend up comedy” The Expression in English refers to “stand-up spectacle” The great Anglo-American comedians of Cabaret are famous all over the world but not to be too foreignphiles we point out that Henry already in 1966 Exactly at the same time as the greats Bill Hicks and George Carlin Then to the Sistine with “Bravo!” and “Blessed you” of the 1991-1992 demonstrated its qualities he addressed social and political issues with his satire She did not fail to perform in her strong pieces her most famous characters born on the radio in the very lucky series of Great Variety: from the Romantic English Woman Rufus in his ridiculous DIY and so many others and monologues about our current affairs that of ideas The handicapped person pays the price of the whole ticket Ticket office of The Castle of Santa Severa Tel Pro Loco Santa Severa Via della Monacella 18 Tourist Information Point Aldo Moro Square Tourist Information Point Piazza Civitavecchia side sea Santa Marinella pitsantamarinella.19@tiscali.it Portico Café via Chirieletti 5 Cerveteri 00052 (Tyrsenia area) Tel House of the disc via Trajan 45/47 – Civitavecchia Tel Antonia Pranzetti tobacco shop via Aurelia The mediaeval castle, which is home to a museum complex as well as "Europe's most beautiful youth hostel", was selected by Time for its "beauty, uniqueness and for being accessible to all." Nicola Zingaretti, president of the Lazio Region which owns the castle, said: "I am particularly proud of this report which recognises not only the great historical heritage represented by the castle but also the work that our administration has carried out to make such an important public good accessible to all." S. Severa is situated less than 10km south from the popular resort of S. Marinella and can be reached by the Civitavecchia train from Rome For full details see Regione Lazio website Wanted in Rome ™ is member of the Wanted World Wide Ltd network.Click here to find out more about our Network or Follow us on social networks © 2025 / 2026 Wanted World Wide LTD Network “The Castle of Santa Severa more and more loved in the world to have revived this marvel of Lazio and Italy Now more than ever we are focusing on our beauties and hidden corners to rekindle economy development and work “- this is the comment of the president of Regione Lazio Nicola Zingaretti for the very welcome post published on Instagram by the official account of the US newspaper USA Today The inclusion on Usa Today comes after that of the prestigious weekly Time which last year included the castle among the 100 must-try experiences to try in the world The Castle of Santa Severa is owned by Regione Lazio which since 2014 wanted it to be reopened to visitors to allow the community to enjoy this extraordinary heritage suspended between legend and reality On 1 February 2023 at 10.00 in Sala Nostromo the Castle of Santa Severa hosts the 1st national Seminar dedicated to the Italian Blue Route project as a system of places food and wine and landscape peculiarities connected to the culture of the sea A single large coastal itinerary to interpret the identity heritage with the blue economy at the center of a shared and participatory planning The economy of the sea interacts with the economy of the land and it is a dialogue that looks at the sustainability of actions for the future of the planet Local communities participate and become protagonists in the logic of improving the social context accessibility and inclusiveness of people also through the sharing of good practices or experiences from other European and international territories through the enhancement of the Etruscan heritage which becomes an element of very close connection with nearby Tuscany where the journey of Ulysses between Calabria and Sicily is ready to welcome it and to involve the entire Italian coastal territory promoted by the Municipality of Santa Marinella in collaboration with the European Federation of Historical involves the founders of the ITALIAN BLUE ROUTE Manifesto and opens up to qualified national and international partners with a view to planning and designing short medium and long term Much of the sea water around Rome is not suitable for bathing according to data released recently by the Lazio branch of Italian environmental body Legambiente In early June the agency tested the water quality at 24 points along the 330-km Lazio coastline with the worst results found in the greater Roman area contained levels of lactic acid bacteria including traces of e.coli Legambiente classified 13 of the 18 areas as "heavily polluted." These include sections along S The “polluted” classification went to sections at Ladispoli The areas within the legal limits comprise Pomezia The environmental agency blames the polluted water on drains not being properly cleaned and found the dirtiest water in the vicinity of the mouths of rivers To see the full findings, including the exact areas classified, see the Legambiente website The Castle of Santa Severa participates in promotion events of the territory linked to the event promoted by Regione Lazio “Discovering Lazio Traveling among the cities that have competed for the title “City of Culture 2019 In our territory the project by the Municipality “Santa Marinella land of landing” provides a series of appointments you can participate in only with mandatory booking; it is free by calling the number T The events are hosted in the Castle of Santa Severa place  of Regione Lazio managed by LAZIOcrea in collaboration with the Municipality of Santa Marinella The Village and the Castle of Santa Severa: Free guided tour at 11.20 am at the Castle of Santa Severa for a group up to 30 people Organized by CoopCulture Path to the discovery of the monumental complex of the Castle of Santa Severa that with its museums the fortress and the Innovation Lab constitutes an example of continuity of life and history Appointment at the ticket office of the Castle of Santa Severa It will be like entering the behind-the-scenes of the life of Arturo Brachetti, talking about his debuts, trips around the world, everyday life, the “thousand arts” in which he excels and more. Starting from the story of his story and the attic in which it all began, the Italian artist, without masks and without transformations, will make us discover why it is the imagined reality that makes us happier… Arturo Brachetti is an Italian artist, famous and acclaimed all over the world, considered uniquely the world Master of quick change, the great Master of international transformationism. The Guinness Book of Records counts him as the fastest transformer in the world. He is also a careful and passionate director and artistic director, able to range from comedy theater to musical, from magic to variety. Among the many awards he has received in his career are the Molière Award (FR) and the Laurence Olivier Award (UK). In 2014, the President of the Republic Giorgio Napolitano appointed him Commander by decree motu own. Among his books: The Chinese Shadows (Priuli&Verlucca 2005); One, Arturo, a hundred thousand. Life, magic and death jumps of the man of a thousand faces (Rizzoli, 2007); Just for a change (Baldini&Castoldi 2015). His new one man show SOLO, among the most applauded shows of last season, will resume the European tour from Italy in September this year to continue the international tour in the following seasons. Reduced Under 12 Audience: 7,50 € + 1 € d.p. Central And Sideways Grandstand: 10 €+ 1 € d.p. Reduced Under 12 Tribune Cent. Lat: 7,50 €+ 1 € d.p. The handicapped person pays the price of the whole ticket, the complimentary ticket companion. Reserved seats in the audience. Ticket office of The Castle of Santa Severa Tel. 39.06.39967999 Pro Loco Santa Severa Via della Monacella 18, Santa Severa Tel. 39.0766.570403 Tourist Information Point Aldo Moro Square, Cerveteri Tel. 39.06.99552637 Tourist Information Point Piazza Civitavecchia side sea, Santa Marinella pitsantamarinella.19@tiscali.it Portico Café via Chirieletti 5 Cerveteri 00052 (Tyrsenia area) Tel. “39. 327.3290032 House of the disc via Trajan 45/47 – Civitavecchia Tel. 39.0766.24824 Antonia Pranzetti tobacco shop via Aurelia, 523 – Santa Marinella Tel. 39.0766.533602 we reveal ten more locations where some of the most important scenes in the series were filmed these are the best cities to move to in Italy By Martina Di Gregorio With its majestic landscapes, vibrant culture, and unique customs, many internationals fall in love with Italy from international metropolises in the Alps to small beach cities on the Mediterranean islands That said, finding out which city to live in is daunting. So, it’s important to think of your lifestyle and priorities, for example, are you starting a new family, do you want to enjoy a plethora of museums, or are you looking for a new job and a fresh start?If you have been dreaming calling Italy your new home and don’t know where to start here are some tips for finding the right city to move to: Spotahome takes the hassle out of house hunting by doing the hard work for you and book rental properties all from the comfort of your own home Take the stress out of house hunting in Italy with Spotahome With its historical monuments and architecture, bustling nightlife, and a sizeable international community, Rome (Roma) is at the top of the list. It is the largest city in Italy and the third most populous in the European Union (EU), with 4.22 million inhabitants in 2023 Even though the city is seismic, it’s pedestrian-friendly to compensate for the lackluster public transport or to avoid the intense traffic jams during peak hours this city is best known for its historical landscapes well connected by train to Rome and Naples (Napoli) and internationally by plane with two airports (Milano Linate and Malpensa) The only downside is the cost of living. Milan is the most expensive city in the country. For example, its rent is almost 20% more expensive than in Rome Trento is located in the Trentino-Alto Adige region in northern Italy and sets itself apart from other Italian cities German influences make it a diverse blend of culture Known as the Silicon Valley of the Alps because of its impact on science Trento provides multiple career opportunities Although smaller than some of its Italian counterparts The heart of the city is Piazza del Duomo with its multiple cafes and bars The capital of Piedmont, Torino, is located in the north of Italy. It is a historical city known for its Baroque architecture. Its showpiece is the Residence of the Royal House of Savoy Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) site The city also offers excellent education facilities with its Polytechnic and the University of Torino for those who wish to study abroad including Quartiere Roma and Centro Storico In 2022, the city hosted the Eurovision Song Contest Torino also hosts the annual International Book Fair (Salone Internationale del Libro) For those looking to take a little break from eating gianduiotti (traditional chocolate) the French city of Nice is only a three-hour car ride away This lively and busy coastal city is a serious contender for anyone looking for the urban lifestyle while still being close to beautiful beaches Located on the Adriatic Sea coast and in the Abruzzo region The old town and seafront are the centers of social life with multiple bars and restaurants for people to meet and eat tasty fish dishes Many events are happening in Pescara, including the yearly international jazz festival – Pescara Jazz – and the film festival, Flaiano International Awards Some of the most famous landmarks are Ponte del Mare, a bridge connecting the river Pescara’s banks, Marina di Pescara Port, and Parco d’Avalos Overall the city provides multiple entertainment possibilities, such as sailing clubs, shopping centers, and cruises to Croatian Islands. Pescara is also close to the Abruzzo National Park Apparently, it’s also an affordable city to live in Some recommended areas include Quartiere Colli Centro Storico is the heart of the city with multiple summer festivities and is close to historical monuments Cagliari, also known as the City of Sun (Città del Sole), is the largest city on the Italian island of Sardinia (Sardegna), with over 421,000 residents (2023) Home to one of the biggest ports in the Mediterranean sea Cagliari is a cultural and historical hub.  The Castello neighborhood is the center with some of the most well-known landmarks at the heart of the city: Besides the tourist attractions, this neighborhood has small streets with artisanal and antique shops, all only 100 meters from the beach. Poetto, the main beach of Cagliari is eight kilometers long and extends from La Sella del Diavolo to Quartu Sant’Elena.  Cagliari’s winter is mild with temperatures between six and 14 degrees Celsius summers are hot and best enjoyed at the beach The low cost of living also makes it appealing to new residents. On average, rent is around €600 per month for a two-room apartment in the city center Some other areas to consider are Colle di Tuvixeddu The Leaning Tower of this beloved city is known internationally but Pisa has much more to offer its residents it has over twenty historic churches and landmarks Some of the most lively neighborhoods are Borgo Largo which have multiple bars and are usually the center of student nightlife Pisa is the perfect choice for those who wish to live in Tuscany but save a little on rent and the overall cost of living. For example, the average rent in Florence (Firenze) is double that of Pisa. Porta Lucca and Santa Maria are famous neighborhoods in the center rent can be higher because of the central location surrounded by greenery and close to the Arno river you will find even better value for money in the suburb of Cisanello During summer, the famous Forte dei Marmi beach is the perfect destination for a staycation. It is only 35 minutes away by car, or an hour by train if you prefer a more sustainable mode of transport Italy can be ideal for raising children with many cities boasting natural beauty and an outdoor lifestyle located in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia Lake Como and Bolzano can be good choices for those wishing to live in bigger cities with a wider selection of entertainment and affordable cost of living. In a list of the best Italian provinces for residents over age 65 Expat dating: debunking the myths surrounding cultural stereotypes If you find these two cities too expensive (or chaotic), Florence and Venice (Venezia) are among the top 10 cities for the best nightlife.  Lovers of the beach and summer parties all year long will feel at home in Salento and Ischia as they are best known for live music and beach parties at night Some small villages offer monetary compensation to attract new residents if you are confident speaking Italian and not looking for an international community. For example, Locana in Piedmont offers a bonus of €3,000 every trimester for families with at least one child.  some multinational companies or startups might offer an English-speaking work environment with a significant number of international companies are more accessible to native English-speaking job hunters Some other cities to consider are Florence and Torino with extensive expat communities According to a study by the Statista Research Department, the best city for starting a business is Milan Other cities highlighted by this study are Torino and Florence (best for digital and freelancer work) While a beautiful country, the Global Organized Crime Index also places Italy sixth out of 44 European countries Milan has a higher crime rate (e.g. pickpocketing) than any other Italian city The main spots for these types of crimes are tourist attractions where it is easy to snatch valuables from distracted holidaymakers Although their operations is not usually considered a major threat to public safety the Mafia) is unfortunately still a reality the annual number of crimes committed in the country decreased between 2014 and 2020 If you’re looking for a place in Italy to rent or buy you could check out a property portal such as: On the other hand, those coming to Italy for a short stay can find temporary accommodation on sites such as Airbnb Martina has been living abroad for almost ten years She moved to the Netherlands to pursue her master’s and later kickstarted her career in marketing although her passion for writing never left so she decided to freelance and follow her love for storytelling and sharing stories with the world Sunday April 21st and Monday April 22nd the monumental complex will be open to the public from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm and will be closed on Tuesday April 23rd for the weekly rest day You can visit the museums and book guided tours Included in the cost of the ticket also the Virtual Tour of the Castle of Santa Severa can be visited in the new museum made by the LAZIOcrea Digital Technologies Area that allows you to make a tour of extraordinary impact which supports and integrates perfectly the standard visit with digital and multimedia contents that increase the visual experience You will feel like visiting the heart of the town of Pyrgi the sacred sanctuary to the Greek Leucothea the “white goddess” of the sea at the time when the cult takes place and to sail on a Phoenician ship From 25 to 28 July the first edition kicks off at the castle of Fermento: festival of craft beers of Lazio a project curated by the Evensound Association in collaboration with Domus Artis Musicorumque/Mirko Tisato Management and with the patronage of AssoBirra The Association of Brewers and Mortars Musical entertainment during the days of the festival curated by Radio Italia 60s with Maurizio Martinelli.  Innovation Lab Hall: Press Conference of the Lazio Craft Beer Festival – Innovation Lab: “AssoBirra” Workshop  Morgan & Band Live ( € 20 all,  riduced under 14 €16) Show Circo Bianco ” Sognami Trovami Amami ( 18€ all,  riduced under 14 €14) 20.00 – Innovation Lab: Lazio Craft Breweries Convention Alessandro di Carlo & Band in ” Super Leggero…tra guantoni e papillon” ( 18€ all,  riduced under 14 €14) Free entry for children under 110 cm and for people with disabilities For information Ticket office of the castle +39.06.39967999 The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden art and history packed into its city walls as a tourist you may feel that you could happily spend a lifetime within their confines there comes a time when you might want to go venture afield – and while there are plenty of destinations that are easily accessible from the Italian capital many of them can't be reached without a car For those looking to escape without the need to arrange private transport here are five easy day trips you can make from Rome by train READ ALSO: Six delightful day trips within easy reach of Milan Rome has Ostia Antica: the ruins of an ancient port city that was once located at the mouth of the River Tiber The archaeological site boasts intact mosaics ancient thermal baths complete with 2,000-year-old public toilets and even the two-storey remnants of an ancient apartment block across the street from what was once a restaurant It may not be as large and well-preserved as Pompeii but you don’t have to battle your way through hordes of other visitors and you have unrestricted access to almost every part of the site READ ALSO: Six breathtaking Roman ruins that you’ve never heard of you can get all the way there on a metro ticket (€1.50) Trains along the Roma-Lido depart regularly from the station in Piramide/Porta San Paolo and the journey time is approximately 40 minutes tickets cost €18 full price or €2 reduced price (for EU citizens aged 18-25) Just €3.60 and a 75 minute train journey north of Rome lies the lake of Bracciano The lake's shores are home to the picturesque towns of Bracciano and Trevignano Romano; the first two of which are accessible by train while the latter can be reached from either of the others via a short taxi ride or a bus journey READ ALSO: 14 reasons why Lazio should be your next Italian holiday destination In warmer months you can bathe and sail in the lake, but a year-round attraction is the 15th century Odescalchi Castle in Bracciano, which costs €10 full price or €8 reduced price to enter and restaurants serving up fresh lake fish Just a short train ride away from Italy's capital lies the 16th-century Villa d'Este a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its spectacular terraced Italian Renaissance garden with elaborate fountains The villa is a 15 minute walk from Tivoli train station and costs €10.00 to enter or €13.00 if the site is hosting an exhibition READ ALSO: Ten must-see places within reach of Rome If you have the stamina to do both in one day the summer residence of the Emperor Hadrian is just a few miles away from Tivoli and can be reached by bus or taxi A standard train journey from Rome can take anywhere between 35 minutes to an hour and costs around €3 euros each way Perched high on an Umbrian clifftop formed of volcanic tuff rock Orvieto is a jewel in the crown of central Italy It dates back to the Pre-Roman Etruscan period The main attraction its distinctive black-and-white striped travertine-and-basalt Duomo bearing a façade inlaid with golden mosaics that can be seen glittering all the way in the valley down below READ ALSO: 13 places in Italy that look like they belong in a fairy tale eat delicious food and drink locally-produced wine take a guided tour of its network of more than 1,200 underground caves bearing traces of Etruscan and medieval history A standard train will get you there from Rome in under 90 minutes and set you back just over €9 each way Visitors coming by train will likely want to pay the €1.30 it costs to take the funicular cable car from the station up to the town Dip your toes in the sea at Santa Marinella and Santa Severa It’s easy for tourists to underestimate how hot Rome gets at the height of summer If you find yourself wandering the city in mid-August, drenched in sweat and wondering whether throwing yourself into the fountains might just be worth the €450 fine relief is at hand in the form of multiple swimming beaches just a short train-ride away from the city READ ALSO: TRAVEL: Nine overlooked Italian towns you should visit There are a range of options for beaches within reach of Rome but the best compromise in terms of travel time and beach attractiveness is probably Santa Marinella and nearby Santa Severa The two beaches take approximately one hour and cost just under €5 each way to reach from Rome by train, and both boast golden sand and clear waters. Santa Severa has a castle that can be explored for €8.00 (full price) or €6.00 (reduced price) We hesitate to promote either Florence or Naples as a day trip since both cities deserve at least a couple of days to be explored But you can technically visit either from Rome in the course of a day as each can be accessed via a fast train that takes less than 75 minutes (in the case of Naples) or just over 90 minutes (in the case of Florence) each way READ ALSO: Seven reasons autumn is the best time to visit Italy These tickets are expensive (around €50 each way) but will get you quickly and smoothly to your destination and give you time to spend a good day exploring some of the main attractions of each city Please log in here to leave a comment This large region contains too many places of interest to fit into one article so we’ve restricted this piece to the provinces of Viterbo and Rome in northern and western Lazio Here’s why they should be your next holiday destination The first reason to visit north and west Lazio is really four: the two large lakes of Bracciano and Bolsena and the two smaller lakes of Martignano and Vico Lago di Bracciano is surrounded by the towns of Bracciano, Anguillara Sabazia, and Trevignano Romano, the first two of which can be reached from Rome by train for the price of a couple of cappuccinos. Pay a visit to Odescalchi Castle in Bracciano walk among the picturesque streets of Anguillara which spill down into the lake and eat fresh lake fish at one of the many restaurants along the tree-lined waterfront in Trevignano If you want to feel truly immersed in nature make a short trip to the neighbouring Lago di Martignano You’ll need to drive for several minutes along a bumpy dirt road and park your car a walk away from the lake itself but you’ll be rewarded with a truly peaceful setting Roughly midway between Bolsena and Bracciano is the smaller Lago di Vico which is situated in a nature reserve and is arguably the wildest of the four lakes Comfort-seekers can rent a sun lounger and dine at one of the bars and restaurants on the south side of the lake but more adventurous visitors can also explore the unspoilt wildlife around the rest of its perimeter where hazelnut groves abound and farmers bring herds of pigs and cattle down to the water to drink All the lakes are clean enough to swim in and (unlike many of Italy’s beaches) have plenty of undeveloped public shores where you can put down a towel and stay for free The beaches of Santa Severa and Santa Marinella READ ALSO: 13 places in Italy that look like they belong in a fairy tale The opulent house and gardens of Villa Farnese Not to be confused with Palazzo Farnese in central Rome where France's embassy to Italy is currently housed Villa Farnese (confusingly sometimes also called Palazzo Farnese) in Caprarola is a magnificent 16th-century villa with a unique pentagonal shape Admire the villa’s distinctive spiral staircase take a walk in its sumptuous rooms decorated in the Mannerist style which include 500-year-old world atlas frescoes and stroll among its vast decorative gardens which extend for several acres behind the villa itself READ ALSO: Italy's best-kept secrets: Ten must-see places a time when the Catholic Church was beset with conspiracies and intrigue Lazio’s second city after Rome and the refuge of numerous medieval pontiffs The city traces its origins back to the pre-Roman Etruscan civilisation but the buildings and streets in its historic centre date back to the 12th and 13th centuries when it rose to prominence as the “City of the Popes” and briefly became the seat of the papacy in 1257 Walk the scenic streets around the papal palace and take a guided underground tour of the Etruscan tunnels which were enlarged and repurposed as secret passageways in medieval times and later used as air raid shelters during World War II The province of Viterbo in northern Lazio is littered with natural hot springs, and few provide a more relaxing experience than Il Bagnaccio you can luxuriate in the warmth of geothermally-heated sulphur water in several rustic pools fashioned out of white clay Il Bagnaccio is open till late evening almost year-round stop by the award-winning Il Babbà pizzeria in the nearby town of Vetralla for some of the best pizza north of Naples A guide to northern Lazio would be incomplete without mention of Civita di Bagnoregio a tiny village nestled on top of a volcanic rock that rises abruptly out of the earth like an enchanted kingdom Romantically dubbed “the dying village” as its exposed tuff-rock sides are highly vulnerable to erosion and other natural forces the village was saved from extinction by outside investment and be prepared to share your visit with large crowds if you come during high season If you don’t have time for a leisurely cooked meal grab a sandwich made with fresh local produce and a scoop of chilled ricotta “ice-cream” with homemade toppings from the Arco del Gusto READ ALSO: Ten must-see places within reach of Rome another village balanced on the plateau of a rocky volcanic outcrop While its approach is not as picturesque as Bagnoregio’s with dwellings that seem carved out of the rock face itself perched perilously on its sheer sides Calcata underwent a revival as a new-age artists’ community in the 1960’s and while it may no longer be a hippie utopia you can still find an array of puppet-makers’ dens and dressmakers shops scattered throughout the village which serves homemade cake along with tens of varieties of tea offers spectacular views over the valley directly below The necropolis and waterfalls of Cerveteri Visitors wax moderately pleased about Cerveteri’s Cerite Museum a small repository of Etruscan history in the grounds of a former castle but they thrill at the nearby Banditaccia Necropolis whose other-worldly collection of large domed tombs bear a strong resemblance either to the Shire or to Tatooine depending on which universe you prefer to use as your reference point is an entire city built solely for the purpose of housing corpses It’s thought that wealthy Etruscans wanted to send their deceased relatives off into afterlife as they had lived in this one so built them their own town for the purpose Nature-lovers and adventurers should also seek out Cerveteri’s hidden waterfalls buried deep in a forest nearby the necropolis which starts at Cerveteri’s modern cemetery so bring plenty of food and water and budget several hours for the round trip Italy is peppered with hundreds of newly-abandoned villages following recent natural disasters but Antica Monterano has been a ghost town since the 1700s when it suffered a malaria outbreak and was later sacked by the French army span thousands of years of history and conjure a haunting atmosphere To find the site you’ll need to drive several miles down a small winding country road and park in a lot a ¼ mile walk away from the ruins themselves READ ALSO: Where to go in Italy in 2018: Ten travel ideas off the beaten path The surreal and dream-like garden of Bomarzo variously nicknamed the Parco dei Mostri (Park of the Monsters) and Il Sacred Bosco (The Sacred Forest) was commissioned in the mid-1500s by the nobleman Pier Francesco Orsini Thought to be expression of grief following the death of Orsini’s beloved wife the garden’s erratic layout and monstrous statues with cryptic engravings are an outright rejection of Renaissance landscaping convention Neglected for several centuries after Orsini’s death it was restored to its former glory following its rediscovery by Salvador Dali and the Surrealists in the 1940s is best experienced on weekdays during term time or in poor weather when visitor numbers are at their lowest The city and commune of Acquapendente (“Hanging Water”) is located just outside the confines of the Monte Rufeno Nature Reserve a wildlife sanctuary managed by the city which spans nearly 3000 hectares and nurtures over 1000 plant species Aquapendente's sites of interest include the village of Torre d’Alfina with its castle that dates back to the early middle ages but the most compelling reason to pay the area a visit is the Forest of Sasseto located at the north end of the Monte Rufeno reserve With its gnarled oaks and chestnuts and green ferns carpeting the forest floor it's little wonder that the forest is also known as Snow White's Wood and the Forest of the Fairies Seek out the neo-gothic mausoleum of former Torre d’Alfina Marquis Edoardo Cahen who owned the forest and restored the castle in the late 19th century It you want to see Italy through the eyes of the Romantics Despite being sacked by French forces in 1495 and hit by a major earthquake in 1971 this Etruscan and Medieval town nestled in the Marta River valley has survived intact to form part of a landscape with all the soft-focus dreaminess of a Lorrain painting Take in the sculpted Etruscan sarcophagi that line the town’s walkways visit the (free) archaeological museum and the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore walk up a small slope to the famed San Pietro Church to look back over the town itself and finally return to eat at one of the trattorias on a piazza with views out over the valley’s gently rolling hills and San Pietro in the middle distance Tarquinia was known by the less elegant name of Corneto until 1922 when it rediscovered its Etruscan origins as Tarquinii It’s hard to find examples of undamaged Etruscan artwork but the painted tombs of the Monterozzi Necropolis contain an amazingly well-preserved series of frescoes in full colour The town is also home to a museum with some of the best Etruscan artifacts outside of Rome Its medieval centre provides a pleasant setting for a stroll and if you get tired of museums and culture you can head down to the lido a short distance away The Greeks and the Romans may have popularised the amphitheatre but they weren’t the only civilisations to make use of it Aside from being lovely ancient town well worth a visit in its own right Sutri contains a charmingly crumbling and overgrown Etruscan amphitheatre beside a series of tombs carved into its large volcanic rock its hill also conceals a hidden pagan chapel a “mithraeum” used as a place of worship by members of the ancient cult of Mithras and later converted into a Christian church this chapel burrowed deep into the rock contains elaborate columns and pews and if you hold up a light up to the walls you can see paintings that date back to the middle ages but your ticket comes with an inexpensive guided tour The ancient structures are all directly on the other side of a main country road across from the town of Sutri and the tombs are visible from the street so keep an eye out if you’re ever passing though by car Did we miss any of your favourite places to visit in northern and western Lazio Please log in here to leave a comment. There are many places to see in our region, and in summer we should consider ourselves really lucky: we can reach the sea in a short time. So even though the vacation season is still a while away, don’t be discouraged. In this article we tell you about the most beautiful seaside resorts near Rome. Here’s where you might go this weekend (and don’t forget the sunscreen!). Gaeta is located a short distance from Sperlonga. Unlike the Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea, this municipality has more than 19,000 inhabitants and is inhabited by many people even during the winter months. It is called “the city of 100 churches” because of the many religious buildings in the area. There are seven beaches, but the best known is Serapo beach for its fine sand and proximity to the city. In Gaeta there is never a dull moment, you can go for long walks on the beach, snorkeling and the aperitifs at sunset. We consider it a suitable place for everyone. In the municipality of Santa Marinella, another location well known for its splendid waters, we find the Castle of Santa Severa. This is one of the best attractions in the world. And confirming this is Time’s coveted list (World’s Greatest Places). The sandy beach at the Castle is very spacious and makes for a nice walk. There are also establishments on site to reserve sunbed and umbrella. Otherwise, many decide to settle on the free beach. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saporetti (@saporettitorrepaola) Sabaudia is a bit of a VIP seaside resort. Many actors and soccer players own their beach houses here. The beach is fine sand and the sea is clean; you can also engage in windsurfing in this windy area. What we like best about Sabaudia is the wilderness that surrounds it. At sunset, we recommend you try the aperitifs at Saporetti (Loc. Paola Tower), very nice. Also in the province of Latina, we find San Felice Circeo. The village is full of interesting stories and legends; here the sorceress Circe bewitched Ulysses. A short distance from San Felice Beach, you will find the famous Goat Cave. According to legend, in this very cave the sorceress created powerful spells. In addition to the crystal clear sea and great beaches, we recommend visiting the old town. In the evening, downtown becomes lively: clubs, open boutiques, and lots of young people on the streets. A cinema was also dedicated here to Anna Magnani, as the actress loved this village very much and it is where she was buried. Near Circeo in the province of Latina is Terracina. This seaside resort is very lively in summer and was awarded the Blue Flag for water and beach quality again this year. An international recognition won eight years ago. It is a place suitable for both families and younger people. Appetizers and other beach activities are often organized. In addition, there are many stores to visit downtown for an afternoon stroll. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RymBow (@rym_bow) Anzio is a popular summer destination for its clear waters and seafood restaurants overlooking the sea as a town that is inhabited even in winter A lively place not far from the Castelli Romani Fondi is another seaside resort  that has been awarded a blue flag Quieter than nearby Sperlonga and Terracina we recommend it if you want beautiful sea at a good price accommodations here are cheaper if booked in time View this post on Instagram A post shared by Visit Lazio (@visit_lazio) Neptune is nicknamed “the blue coast of the Romans,” here there is also the fantastic island-fortress of Astura Tower to visit The beach stretches for more than 10 km and makes for some nice waterfront walks The seaside resort is lively and is frequented by many families Written By: The Planet D Italy These Rome day trips are all worth adding to your itinerary when visiting Rome We’ve included a range of day trips – some less than an hour away from the Old Town by direct trains And some a few hours by high-speed train or rental car so prepare to jot down these inspiring best day trips for your next trip to Rome Hadrian’s Villa is one of the most beautiful archaeological sites and day trips from Rome The stunning remains include an expanse of water landscape surrounded by traditional Roman columns Hadrian’s Villa was a bolt hole for the Roman Emperor Hadrian to escape from central Rome it is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and fountains were stolen over the centuries this adds to the wistful quality of the villa The little country residence was a symbol of opulence for the Roman Empire its ruins tell the story of how much character the villa had It is an hour and 20 minutes from Central Rome by train and bus. You leave the Roma Termini Station and take a train ride to Bagni Di Tivoli Station, catching a bus or taxi for the final leg of the journey. Alternatively, it is less than an hour by car or you can join a tour We added Hadrian’s Villa because it breaks the stereotype of the best archaeological sites in central Rome It’s hugely popular for its good looks and well-maintained structure Villa D’Este is another villa for your ‘day trips from Rome’ list It famously has beautiful gardens – think that ornate manicured style with plenty of water features And the garden is a lovely example of Renaissance architecture Touring the exterior of this Villa is a real highlight and its garden architecture (especially the fountains) makes it so popular You won’t be shocked to hear that Villa D’Este is another UNESCO highlight You can reach Villa D’Este in under an hour without having to buy tickets online or any of that hassle – just hop on a quick 50-minute bus and take a five-minute walk It is perfect for anyone fed up with ancient ruins and wants a slightly more manicured sight to admire it is such a short day trip from Rome regarding journey length that it would be a crime to miss out on it Santa Marinella Beach is one of the most popular day trips from Rome if you want a beach day Adding a beach trip to the middle of your stay in Rome is a great idea in all the heat and gelato makes for one of the most fun day trips you can take The journey takes less than an hour using fast trains and there’s a direct line from Rome to Santa Marinella shallow waters for swimming and a considerable length of sandy beach Santa Marinella Beach is also just a short walk from the train station – a definite win for those with small children Basilica Di San Francesco of Assisi is a beautiful 13th-century complex with two grand churches you can access the Gothic Basilica Superiore and Basilica Inferiore the complex is one of the most stunning places to visit on a day trip from Rome If you are keen on religious history and architecture While if you just want a scenic place to snap some photos Basilica Di San Francesco of Assisi is also great The basilica is famously home to 28 vivid frescoes depicting the life of St Francis and you can take an audio guide around them all Pisa is another one of our ambitious day trips from Rome But this journey is super possible thanks to high-speed trains – especially if you don’t mind reading a book and watching the Italian countryside whizz by your window The most famous landmark in Pisa is obviously the Leaning Tower of Pisa a 56-meter white-marble tower on a characteristic slant The iconic scene is backed by rows of white buildings Save time and maximize your day trip to Pisa by knowing precisely what you want to do beforehand It is one of the most exciting day trips from Rome Mount Vesuvius is one of the most famous volcanoes in history – never mind just in Italy or as a day trip from Rome wiping out thousands and freezing the people of Herculaneum and Pompeii in time with ash casts You can still visit the preserved towns and people today (which we’d recommend as a combination for this day trip) peering into the smoking crater of Mount Vesuvius is something you can’t miss Mount Vesuvius is best accessed by rental car or guided tour you must take a high-speed train to Napoli and then catch an (expensive) 40-minute taxi to the bottom of Mount Vesuvius you can reach the volcano in less than a few hours – totally hassle-free and it takes between 1.2 hours to complete the out and back trail Seeing a smoldering volcano that has wreaked havoc for centuries since the Roman Empire is one of the most fascinating This is another day trip idea that would fit ideally with an overnight visit but can be squeezed into a single day with enough effort It is the film-star-heaving coastal stretch of glitzy bars The Amalfi Coast is where the rich and famous flock is and if you want to see the best of the region you need to plan a road trip as one of your day trips from Rome The Positano to Amalfi section is the prettiest all the beaches and narrow streets of the coastal towns so you’ll need to hire a car for this day tour It is a 3-hour and 30-minute drive from Rome to Positano cutting through tons of beautiful coastal towns Then the scenic drive is 50 minutes long – taking you to Amalfi – where you’ll drive 30 hours and 40 minutes back to Rome Capri is one of the most exciting day trip options and an absolute jet-setter magnet. The island is really glitz and glam, and it is also an adventurous day trip to orchestrate. To reach Capri, you’ll need to take a train trip that lasts just over an hour to Naples plus extra waiting time between the train and ferry service you’ll have the whole day to explore You could shop for classic handmade Capri leather sandals While not one of Italy’s largest islands You’ll need to catch a bus or funicular to get around if the attractions you are interested in are spread out It is also famed for designer brands and a beautiful coastline with novel attractions like the Blue Grotto We couldn’t just bypass Naples as a mention in other day trip options without mentioning it as a day trip in its own right Naples is seen as a nitty gritty kind of second city to Rome And if that isn’t enough to sway you Naples also has some pretty famous archaeological sites including the Catacombe di San Gennaro and Parco Archeologico del Pausilypon And despite the age-old sneer that comes with taking Naples seriously as a tourist destination the city provides hundreds of riveting activities with what can only be described as nonchalant rebellion It is perfect for sightseeing and tasting delicious pizzas in the home of the original pizza You catch the train direct from Rome to Naples Central Station The journey takes just over an hour – barely enough time to get into a good book It is one of the most accessible day trips from Rome and a definite recommendation for anyone fancying a new city experience after a few days in Rome Pompeii is an ancient Roman town buried under ash and preserved for centuries before being rediscovered in the 16th century from streets to cobblestones and even the remains of people The stat that most blew us away was that around 13% of the population perished during the eruption many of these people were preserved by ash most well-known additions to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list A Pompeii day trip is one of the best day trips from Rome It is best carried out with a rental car if you want to combine it with a climb up Mt Vesuvius But you can catch a train directly to Pompei in just 1 hour and 40 minutes (with a single change at Napoli Centrale) just minutes away from the archeological site on foot Alternatively, purchase a day trip tour like this small group skip-the-line tour on Get Your Guide. Pompeii has fascinated people for decades and decades – take advantage of this tragic but incredible archeological site The hill towns surrounding Rome are in the Lazio region and are full of wineries to go wine tasting. You can take the train to most of these wineries or organize day tours from the city center directly to the winery doorstep Other wine regions a little further away include Tuscany and Chianti you’ll need a slightly more expensive tour It is undoubtedly one of the most romantic things to do when day-tripping from built-up Rome It is thought that the Romans began drinking wine in the 8th Century BC – which seems like a ridiculously long time for people to have been sipping on vino but actually gives the experience a historical edge wine tasting continues to be one of the most sought-after activities when people visit Italy There is a massive association between Italian cuisine and wine and embrace the Italian way with a wine-tasting tour from Rome Ostia is a less common suggestion in a conversation about Rome day trips But it is a suggestion that should crop up more often Ostia is a huge beachside region that was once a major port in the Roman Empire and now has a gorgeous beach and plenty of history because of this It is said that Ostia was the Roman’s first colony And you can walk around the Parco Archeological di Ostia Antica grounds to see the early city’s remains – including a giant amphitheater and Roman temple Check out the ‘first Roman colony’ before heading down for a beach day and swimming to cool off from sightseeing Ostia is one of the easiest day trips from Rome if you are okay with getting a 20-minute taxi for the last leg The journey involves a 40-minute train from Roma Tiburtina to Fiumicino Parco Leonardo It’s easy to see why those in the know love visiting Ostia as a day trip from Rome – the beach and archeology make it impossible to resist Florence is the widely declared home of Renaissance art and architecture and the capital of Tuscany If we were to conjure up a postcard for reference you’d see a terracotta-domed Duomo cathedral bravely jutting its head over the skyline of mismatched apartment-style buildings Florence is roughly an hour and 30 minutes by train from Rome and while distance-wise it is one of the longest day trips from Rome A train journey to Tuscany cuts through some of the most beautiful Tuscan countryside Florence is the place to be for art galleries and architecture as Florence is hailed for delicious sweet treats We had to add Florence to this guide as it represents so much and is an essential part of Italy’s culture you’ve not heard of the Etruscans before because they are quite a niche The Etruscans had incredibly advanced technologies the Etruscans were either wiped out or assimilated by the Romans Cerveteri is home to one of the most famous archaeological sites belonging to Etruscan civilizations The small town has Necropoli della Banditaccia – a remarkably well-preserved necropolis that was once part of an ancient city belonging to the Etruscans and you can take a self-guided tour at your own pace book a guided experience if you are interested in a more detailed history you can consolidate your learning at the National Archeological Museum of Cerveteri – a small but detailed local museum in the town center Aside from Necropoli della Banditaccia and Etruscan history Cerveteri has some beautiful waterfall hikes You can fit your sightseeing into the morning and then go hiking through shaded Cerveteri is an hour and 20 minutes from Rome – so easy to reach and spend a whole day This small city is set on a cliff as a remote hill settlement and most of its medieval charm survived Mussolini’s ‘re-architecturing’ of Italy You can wander through those deliciously narrow streets Orvieto is a welcome break from the chaos of Rome’s hectic streets It is also renowned for its ceramics industry so watch for any potential souvenirs when visiting The practices date back to the Etruscan times specializing in tin-glazed pots in the Medieval era And visiting as one of your day trips from Rome is a brilliant way to embrace Italy’s history outside the capital Getting to Orvieto takes an hour and 30 minutes but it is a bit of a mission (in the most fun way possible) You’ll have to catch a train first to Orvieto train station which lasts approximately an hour and 10 minutes Then you have a funicular ride to the old town and main tourist area The funicular ride lasts a matter of minutes it saves your legs and makes the experience much more entertaining Before diving straight in and heading to the train station Here is what you need to know before taking the best day trips from Ancient Rome You could easily visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa or stay closer to Rome with attractions like Hadrian’s Villa The Umbrian countryside is connected by plenty of high-speed trains and roads with the main Roma Termini Station in central Rome Naples is one of the closest cities to Rome by train just an hour and 15 minutes away by high-speed train And there are plenty of large towns to visit nearby as well There are off-the-beaten-track spots near Rome like charming hill towns and archeological sites that are ridiculously empty of crowds Rome was the original hill town in the Roman Empire don’t let that dissuade you from day trips; it never harms to spread your wings a little you’ll be rewarded tenfold for your efforts But there are also classic escapes from the ancient city – like the Leaning Tower in Pisa and Mount Vesuvius near Naples Below are some of the top day trip tours from Rome Don’t forget to plan ahead when visiting Italy Top Day Trip Activities and Tours from Rome: there are plenty of ways that you can boost your experience – so take some time researching these other factors Why not use these resources that are tried and tested by yours truly Book Your Flights: Start planning your trip by finding the best flight deals on Skyscanner. 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