Travel in the Lazio region of Italy
Even by Roman standards the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is magnificent. It has artworks in every corner, stunning mosaics, and holy relics. And, if you are there in December – as I was – you may even be lucky enough to catch a living tableau. A Papal Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore is one …
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Rome is full of amazing architecture, but not much of it is modern. So the Quartiere Coppedè comes as a surprise. Not just because it is unapologetically 20th century, but also because it is an astonishing mishmash of different building styles. What Is The Quartiere Coppedè? Located in the Trieste district of Rome, the Quartiere …
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The hill town of Tivoli is a maze of medieval streets, alleys and stairways, with bars and restaurants and historic churches. It has a long history stretching back to Roman times and it is surrounded by hot springs. So why do so many visitors limit themselves to a single day trip from Rome? And what …
Just outside Tivoli, and visible from several city viewpoints, are the remains of a large Roman amphitheatre and temple complex. This is the Sanctuary of Hercules Victor (or Santuario di Ercole Vincitore), an important building of the Republican era. But why was it built, what can you see today, and why should you visit the …
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In the plain below Tivoli, a short distance from the town, lie the extensive remains of the Villa Adriana. This might be lesser known than Pompeii or the buildings of classical Rome, but it is one of the most important Roman sites in Italy, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A Palace For The Emperor …
Imagine a garden that tumbles down an entire hillside. With terraces, fountains and waterfalls, and sweeping views of the Roman countryside. This is the Villa d’Este, a grand country residence not far from Rome, with what is perhaps the most famous garden in Italy. The Historic Villas Of Tivoli Since classical times Tivoli has been …
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I’ve previously reviewed Secret Rome, a book which scratched beneath the city’s skin to find the places that even the locals don’t know about. But a new title – Soul of Rome from Jonglez Publishing – attempts a seemingly even more impossible quest. Here Carolina Vincenti identifies “30 exceptional experiences” that encapsulate the real Rome, …