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If you have been to Rome a number of times you may consider one of these great day trips to experience Italy! There are several still on my list to see.
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1. Hadrian’s Villa,
Tivoli
Built in the 2nd A.D
as the summer residence for the Emperor Hadrian, the complex covers an area of
300 acres and is today still impressive. An architectural and engineering
masterpiece by any standards, Hadrian’s Villa
comprised of over 30 buildings including several thermal baths, palaces,
libraries and temples! Walking through the ruins and vast complex, you can
easily imagine the grandeur of the villa.
2. Villa d’Este, Tivoli
Villa d’Este
with its glorious gardens and stunning fountains is simply breathtakingly
beautiful! Elaborately designed the fountains are a spectacular. The most
acclaimed, the “Organ and Neptune” fountain with cascading water and jets of
water spurting high in the air, is a theatrical performance that will leave you
spell-bounded. And with names like the “Avenue of the Hundred Fountains” and
the “Fountain of the Dragon”, be ready for a visually stimulating experience.
3. Civita di Bagnoregio
Anyone who has seen a photo of Civita di Bagnoregio thinks it’s oddly surreal! And it is
– even in person. Sitting precariously on a rock and surrounded by a desolate
canyon, the sight of Civita di Bagnoregio will leave you speechless.
Civita di
Bagnoregio
The crumbling of its foundations
through the years has created this impressive setting and today it is known as
the “dying town”. Located between the borders of Lazio and Umbria, Civita di
Bagnoregio is far from “dying” and with recent media attention, this vibrant
and thriving town is experiencing a revival.
4. Castelli Romani
Literally translated to “Roman
Castles”, visitors will be surprise to learn that Castelli Romani are 13
hill-towns situated 20 km (12 miles) south-east of Rome in the Alban Hills (Colli
Albani). While the name Castelli Romani may not ring a bell, most visitors are
probably familiar with two of its better known towns: Castel Gandolfo, home to
the Pope’s summer palace, and Frascati, famous for its superb white wine.
However, don’t miss out on the
smaller towns like Nemi renowned for its wild strawberries and Ariccia for its
specialty, the mouthwatering “porchetta”. With splendid villas, verdant
countryside, stunning lakes, and fabulous food and wine, it makes for a perfect
and easy day trip from Rome.
