In the Middle Ages Ninfa was a thriving village, part of the Caetani family’s vast landholdings around Sermoneta. It was abandoned when malaria-carrying mosquitoes infested the plain, and it fell into ruin. Now it is a place of rare beauty, a dream garden of romantic
Montefiascone with a view of Lake Bolsena This day trip will take you back in time to medieval Italy. A 90 minutes drive takes us to Montefiascone, one of the most enjoyable hill towns in central Italy. Even from a distance, you can see it
Chiaia di Luna cove Italian art cities or Greek islands? If you have ever been in this dilemma, you will be happy to know that on a trip to Rome there’s no need to choose between the fascination of art and the sheer beauty of
Park of the Monsters in Bomarzo Today we will explore the Tuscia region located north of Rome, one of the most fascinating areas in central Italy. A 90 minutes drive will take us to a real gem of this beautiful area: the Sacred Grove, or
Pitigliano The area at the border between Lazio and Tuscany is particularly rich in places worth visiting. Our first stop today will be Pitigliano, a town in the Maremma region, spectacularly set on a volcanic outcrop, surrounded by gorges on three sides and towering over
View of Palestrina with the remains of the Sactuary of Fortuna Primigenia Among the many destinations most international travelers are not familiar with, today we will explore two of my favorite ones in the vicinity of Rome. Palestrina is located about 35 km (21 miles)
Caprarola, Palazzo Farnese On this day trip we will discover some of the most impressive noble mansions in Lazio, located about 90 minutes north of Rome. In the small town of Caprarola, we’ll visit a palace worthy of Rome’s grandest residences: the magnificent Renaissance palace
Capalbio, Garden of Tarots Today we are off to explore some truly magical places in the Maremma area, the coastal strip of Southern Tuscany, bordering to the Lazio Region. Our first destination is the dreamy Tarot Garden, near the city of Capalbio. This enchanting space
