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Region of Italy
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Lazio (Latium) is a central region of Italy. Rome is more or less in the middle of the region but Lazio has numerous other attractions and would well repay a visit even if Rome did not exist. The region has many fascinating cities, several lakes, some beautiful scenery, good opportunities for country and hill walks and a coastline that is almost entirely beach, which is enhanced by hundreds of excellent fish restaurants. Communications are good, particularly going north-south.
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the famed city of the Roman Empire, the Seven Hills, La Dolce Vita, and the Vatican City
home to a UNESCO-listed Etruscan necropolis
preserves a remarkable artistic and archaeological heritage; it is rich in temple areas, necropolises and sanctuaries
a sea port accommodating ferries and large cruise ships
a quiet town in a beautiful landscape that is a favourite destination for weekend tourists, coming mainly from Rome
the Benedictine Order originated here, so it is a major site for religious pilgrimage
has fascinating Etruscan tombs with wall paintings (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and a good museum on the Etruscans
home to the Villa d'Este, a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance and a UNESCO world heritage site
has a vast mediaeval historical centre, with some well-preserved districts, surrounded by walls, and home to archaeological and thermal areas
Bomarzo is a small town in northern Lazio in Italy, famous for its park of stone monsters.
this hilly area of several small towns, refreshingly cool in summer, has been a retreat for Romans since ancient times
an important and still active early Gothic monastery
Lake Bolsena is the largest lake in the northern part of the region of Lazio in Italy and the largest volcanic lake in the whole country, having a circumference of 43km. It is known for a strange phenomenon, known locally as “sessa”, which causes tidal-like movements in the lake.
here was built the first Italian military airbase, today the Italian Air Force Museum.
home to a WWII cemetery, and nice views.
the harbour facilities of Imperial Rome, built by order of emperor Claudius.
former home of the Sabine tribe, rivals to the Etruscans and Romans.
deserted former Etruscan city with many ruins from a necropolis in a former castle
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