region
Lazio
Lazio
Rome and the surrounding area. And see the separate page on the Vatican City, an independent country within Rome
What To Do In Tivoli
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
The Remarkable Sanctuary Of Hercules Victor, Tivoli
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
Exploring The Villa Adriana, Tivoli
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
Villa D’Este, Tivoli: The Most Famous Garden In Italy
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
Soul Of Rome By Carolina Vincenti: Book Review
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
Basilica Of St John Lateran: The Cathedral Church Of Rome
Which is the most important Catholic church in Rome? Surprisingly, it is not St Peter’s, but the Basilica of St John Lateran, on the Caelian