Regions
Lazio & Rome
Anchored by the Eternal City, Lazio pairs Rome's monuments with gardens, lakes and Roman ruins.
Main cities
Rome · Tivoli · Viterbo · Ostia · Frascati
Famous for & things to do
Rome's ancient monuments and the Vatican, the gardens of Villa d'Este in Tivoli, the ruins of Ostia Antica, the wine villages of the Castelli Romani, and the lakes north of the city.
Lazio is dominated by Rome, and rightly so — few cities on earth hold so much history in so small a space, from the Colosseum and Forum to the Vatican and the Baroque fountains and piazzas that fill the centre.
But the region rewards those who venture out: Tivoli, with the Renaissance gardens of Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa; Ostia Antica, Rome's remarkably preserved ancient port; and the Castelli Romani, hill towns south of the city known for white wine and Sunday lunches.
What to see and do
- See the Vatican and Sistine Chapel before the crowds
- Walk the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill
- Visit the gardens of Villa d'Este in Tivoli
- Explore the ruins of Ostia Antica
- Escape to the wine villages of the Castelli Romani
When to go
Spring and autumn are ideal for Rome, avoiding summer heat and crowds. The city is a year-round destination; mornings are best for the major sites.