Latium, southern part
Subiaco
The small town of Subiaco consists of steep streets and at the top stands the Rocca Abbaziale, a castle of the abbots of Subiaco. This fortress can be visited and has interesting wall paintings. The main sights of Subiaco are the two Benedictine monasteries Santa Scolastica and San Benedetto (Sacro Speco), about three kilometers east of the city, where St.Benedict worked...
Palestrina
The houses of the old center of Palestrina stretch up the steep hillside. At the highest point of the town stands the palace of the Barberini family, with a beautiful view. The archaeological museum of Palestrina is absolutely worth seeing. The most interesting exhibit is undoubtedly the Nile Mosaic, one of the finest examples of ancient mosaic art (2nd century BC)
Anagni
Anagni is the city of popes, being the hometown of no less than 4 popes. Highlights of Anagni include visiting the medieval cathedral with its almost intact mosaics, where Frederick Barbarossa was excommunicated. In and under the cathedral there is a museum worth seeing. You should also see the palazzo of Boniface VIII…
Ostia Antica
Ostia Antica - During the Republican period, Ostia was Rome's main trading port and military base. Here you get a complete impression of life in the imperial period. There were various bathhouses, a theatre, taverns and shops. Next to the theater is the Piazzale delle Corporazioni. There lived the guilds of the trades, which were entrusted with the outfitting of the ships...
Tivoli
Tivoli is one of the most visited places in Lazio. The historical importance of Tivoli was based on the wealth of water (River Aniene).In ancient times there were several important sanctuaries here. Today tourists visit the three beautiful villas of Tivoli. Villa Gregoriana and Villa d'Este are near the old city center, while Villa Adriana is outside, about 4 km below the city…
Sermoneta
Sermoneta is an almost completely preserved and beautifully restored medieval old town in southern Lazio. You can visit the well-preserved castle with guided tours and enjoy a beautiful view of the surroundings from the battlements of the castle...
Near Sermoneta are the Gardens of Ninfa (Giardini di Ninfa).A beautiful, wild garden with the remains of old buildings and famous churches. It is located on the shore of a pretty little lake at the source of the Ninfa River, which reflects a medieval tower…
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Naples
No visit to Naples is complete without a free walking tour through the charming and vibrant old town, which impresses above all with its unique joie de vivre. The narrow main street - Spaccanapoli - is the heart of the city and cuts through the historic center of Naples. Naples is a real paradise for shopping. In the center there are a number of churches, palazzi and historic houses - no wonder that the old town of Naples is a UNESCO World Heritage Site...