TOURING ITALY: LATIUM
Italy travel guide: Travel tips, tours, "what to do" in region Latium
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Capital city: Rome
Provinces: Roma, Rieti, Viterbo, Frosinone, Latina
Latium is located in the central western Italy and stretches from the Tyrrhenian Sea to the western Apennines. The Roman Empire was founded here in Rome, the capital of Latium. This city, one of the most amazing cities in the world, a sort of open-air museum, is the capital city of Italy. It is known as the 'Eternal City' and it is also the capital of Christendom and Seat of the Vatican, in one word Rome is a unique place in the world
Latium is a land of great natural charm with an extraordinary variety of landscapes: wide beaches, great pinewoods, mountains like Terminillo (famous ski resort), gentle hills and expansive plains.
It is rich in culture, art, religion, archeology, artistic monuments that recall a long and extraordinary history.
Food & Wine: Even the Romans who lived here in the Imperial times were known as excellent wine producers. Some of the list of the top wines from Latium: Falesco, Casale del Giglio, Colle Picchioni, De Notari Frascati Superiore, Castel de Paolis, Colle Ticchio, Pallavicini Frascati Le Marmorelle Superiore, Bigi Est! Est! Est!!! di Montefiascone
Some culinary specialities: 'Spaghetti alla matriciana' (basically, tomato sauce infused with lots of bacon), 'Saltimboccha alla romana' (veal cutlets topped with ham and sage), 'Carciofi alla romana' (Roman style artichokes), 'Capitone' (Eel - a very common dish for the Christmas Eve)
Latium is a land of great natural charm with an extraordinary variety of landscapes: wide beaches, great pinewoods, mountains like Terminillo (famous ski resort), gentle hills and expansive plains.
It is rich in culture, art, religion, archeology, artistic monuments that recall a long and extraordinary history.
Food & Wine: Even the Romans who lived here in the Imperial times were known as excellent wine producers. Some of the list of the top wines from Latium: Falesco, Casale del Giglio, Colle Picchioni, De Notari Frascati Superiore, Castel de Paolis, Colle Ticchio, Pallavicini Frascati Le Marmorelle Superiore, Bigi Est! Est! Est!!! di Montefiascone
Some culinary specialities: 'Spaghetti alla matriciana' (basically, tomato sauce infused with lots of bacon), 'Saltimboccha alla romana' (veal cutlets topped with ham and sage), 'Carciofi alla romana' (Roman style artichokes), 'Capitone' (Eel - a very common dish for the Christmas Eve)
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Sanctuary of Mentorella: a much loved place of worshipItinerary: 
The Mentorella Sanctuary: the place of worship most loved by Pope John Paul II Cat.: Country tour Location: Countryside Region: Latium
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*Along the Wine Road of Tuscia tasting some excellent wines+Roadbook Itinerary: Montefiascone, Marta, Gradoli, Grotte di Castro, San Lorenzo Nuovo, Bolsena, Orvieto 
Discover the Wine Road of Tuscia in province of Viterbo, not far from Rome, and taste some excellent wines produced here Cat.: Food & Wine Location: Countryside Region: Latium
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*Tuscia and its Etruscan evidence in Civita di Bagnoregio+Roadbook Itinerary: Park of the Monsters in Bomarzo, Castiglione in Teverina, Civita di Bagnoregio 
Tuscia, visiting the grandiose Park of the Monsters in Bomarzo and the beautiful Etruscan village Civita di Bagnoregio Cat.: Country tour Location: Countryside Region: Latium
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Rome, the Eternal City, the beautiful capital of ItalyItinerary: Rome, Coliseum, Pantheon, Fori Imperiali, Fontana di Trevi, Spanish steps 
Discover Rome the beautiful capital of Italy, the Eternal City as it is always mentioned and its most famous monuments Cat.: Art City Location: Countryside Region: Latium
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Vatican City, its Museums and the Sistine ChapelItinerary: Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica, St. Peter's Square, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums 
Visiting Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel with its inestimabile masterpieces of all time by Michelangelo and others Cat.: Art City Location: Countryside Region: Latium
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*Scenic journey in Sabina to discover the beauty of this area+Roadbook Itinerary: Rocca Sinibalda, Castel di Tora, Collalto Sabino, Orvinio, Monteleone 
Discover Sabina area, not far from Rome, scattered with small medieval villages rich in history, art, charm and beauty Cat.: Country tour Location: Countryside Region: Latium
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*The beauties and the culinary delights of the Sabina area+Roadbook Itinerary: Rieti, Poggio Bustone, Leonessa, Posta, Amatrice 
Sabina area, located in Lazio, is a well known region for its natural beauties and delicious food specialities Cat.: Food & Wine Location: Countryside Region: Latium
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*Discovery tour of the beautiful lakes of the Castelli Romani+Roadbook Itinerary: Castel Gandolfo, Albano Laziale, Ariccia, Genzano di Roma, Nemi 
Discover the two picturesque lakes of the Castelli Romani lying on the hills a few kilometres south-west of Rome Cat.: Country tour Location: Lakeshore Region: Latium
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The Medieval villages around Lake Bracciano near RomeItinerary: Bracciano, Vigna di Valle, Anguillara Sabazia, Trevignano Romano 
A scenic drive across the villages of Lake Bracciano to discover its timeless beauties just 40 kilometers north of Rome Cat.: Country tour Location: Lakeshore Region: Latium
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*Along the astonishing shores of Lake Bolsena near Rome+Roadbook Itinerary: Lake Bolsena, Montefiascone, Bolsena, Grotte di Castro, Gradoli, Campodimonte, Marta 
Along the shores of Lake Bolsena to discover the ancient Etruscan settlements and the famous white wine Est!Est!Est! Cat.: Country tour Location: Lakeshore Region: Latium
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