Outside of Rome - Trips Out Of Town When Staying In Rome

You still have a lot to explore, if you have explored allthe beach clubs of the town.
the major sites in Rome. The Italian capital surelyOstia Antica (Ancient Ostia) - The township and port
offers you numerous historic & cultural sites in itsof ancient Rome, Ostia Antica is sited 18 km away
heart, but that's not all that Rome has. The city reallyfrom the modern Rome. It is one of the most popular
has a number of historic cities & towns, interestingsites outside Rome. You can visit the archaeological
places, and attractive sites located in its outer areas.area, the ruins of the ancient roman port placed
Rome's attractions are not just limited to the inneramongst Mediterranean pine and cypress trees. You
areas, rather they are scattered all over the fringescan see Via delle Tombe' (road of the tombs - the
and outer regions. So, whenever you are in Rome, youcemetery), Terme di Nettuno (thermal baths), Theater
must not forget visiting the fantastic sites located in thebuilt by Agrippa, and Thermopolium' an ancient Roman
outskirts of Rome. Here are some of the sites thatsnack bar or fast food. The place gives you a nice
you must visit outside the glorious city of Rome.idea of everyday life of the ancient Roman times.
Civitavecchia Port - Located some 80 kilometersTivoli - Located some 30 km from Rome, at the falls
west-north-west of Rome, across the Mignone River,of the Aniene River, Tivoli is an attractive ancient town
Civitavecchia is a town in the central Italian region ofin Lazio. The town lets you visit two very splendid villas
Latium. Literally meaning "ancient town," Civitavecchia isfrom two different eras - the Villa Adriana from the
also sea port on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Here, you canancient Roman times, and the Villa D'Este from the
visit Forte Michelangelo, the Rocca (15th centuryRenaissance period. The Villa Adriana was recognized
castle), the cathedral of San Francesco d'Assisi, andas the UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. Other
the Terme della Ficoncella (baths). You can also enjoyattractions of the town include Villa Gregoriana, Rocca
cruise excursions along the shore.Pia, Temple of Tiburtine Sibyl, Temple of Hercules, and
Fiumicino Harbor - Located some 35 kilometers fromCathedral of St. Lawrence.
Rome, Fiumicino is a large fishing town on theCerveteri - Originally known as Caere, Cerveteri is a
Tyrrhenian Sea coast. It is a great weekendtown located in the north of Lazio, in Rome. It is known
destination for Romans, especially in the summer. It isfor a number of Etruscan necropoleis. Acknowledged
known for its beach with black sand, due to the highas a World Heritage Site along with the necropoleis in
iron content in it, and a number of great seafoodTarquinia, the Necropoli della Banditaccia, is the best
restaurants. You can enjoy a number of beachknown attraction of Cerveteri. Other attractions of the
activities and cruise excursions along the shore.town include the Rocca (castle), Church of Santa
Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport that serves theMaria Maggiore, Palazzo Ruspoli, Church of
national capital Rome is located at Fiumicino.Sant'Antonio Abate, the medieval burgh of Ceri, and
Lido di Ostia - Sited on the coast facing the TyrrhenianCastle of Cerenova.
Sea, Lido di Ostia is a beautiful modern town in theCastelli - Lying within the Gran Sasso National Park
neighborhood of Rome. Also known as Ostia, Ostiabeside Mount Camicia, on the Gran Sasso Massif's
Lido, Lido di Roma, or Porto di Roma, the town is aeastern side, Castelli is a hill town in Teramo province in
lively destination for the Roman weekenders. You canthe Abruzzo region, in the eastern Italy. The town is
see the Michael Tower, built in 1560, in Ostia centre.famous for its ceramic works. It is the site of an art
You can enjoy bird watching at the Mediterraneaninstitute and ceramics museum. It is a popular
Habitat Centre and the State Nature Reserve on thedestination for tourists and art lovers.
Roman Coastal Area. You can enjoy the beach and