Where is Lazio in Italy? Lazio. Italy. Attractions and entertainment

  - the capital of Lazio and Italy.
  Millions of tourists are also attracted by the state in the Vatican City, the luxurious Villa D "Este and the Villa Adriana. Etruscan necropolises, which are mainly concentrated in Lazio, immerse in the distant past of Italy, and the ancient Roman ruins tell about an important period of history, the coastal cities of Gaeta, Sperlonga, Terracina and others may offer a holiday on the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome.
  Do not forget about the ancient and revered monasteries hidden among the hills and mountains of Lazio, among them Subyako and the restored Montecassino.
  The abandoned cities of Lazio have a special charm, of which the most famous is Civita di Bagnoregio, but Monterano, which often became the place for filming, is also worth a visit.
  The Lazio region is rich, enjoys great fame, the water of which has useful properties and is sold even in Russia.
  Lazio produces wines, the most famous Est! Est! Est!, The center of the production zone is located in the city of Montefiascone.

A Brief History of Lazio

How to get to Lazio

Get inspired by Lazio

What to see in Lazio

Etruscan cities

Cerveteri

Tarquinia

Tuscania

Ghost towns

Civita di Bagnoregio

Monterano

Tyrrhenian coast

Civitavecchia

Terracina

Sperlonga

Monasteries of Lazio

Montecassino

The most central region of Italy is Lazio (Italian: Lazio), which houses the “eternal city” - Rome. The region consists of five provinces: Rome, Rieti, Viterbo, Frosinone, Latina.
  In the capital flows the largest river in Italy - the Tiber (Italian: Tevere).

Tiber - Italy's largest river

The stronghold of the Catholic Church - the Vatican, is also located in this region.

On a map of Italy, Lazio is closer to the central lands of the west coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Location of the Lazio region on a map of Italy

It borders with Umbria and Abruzzi in the East, in the South with Campania, in the North with Tuscany.
  Informative site of the region: http://www.regione.lazio.it/rl_main/

Settlements, not far from rivers and lakes, in the modern territories of Lazio, were still in the Stone Age. The next "inhabitants" in the IX century, as in most regions of Italy, were the Etruscans. The appearance of cities and settlements began precisely with them.

In the VIII century BC, according to various sources, Rome was founded.

The emergence, and then the expansion of the territory of the Roman Empire, its collapse and complete ruin, gave way to the prosperity and entry of Lazio in 1871 into a single Italy. Rome is declared the capital, of which it is still.

When traveling through Italy, to Lazio, you need to understand that this is not just a region of a Mediterranean country, European history rests and is carefully preserved here.

In the Lazio region you will plunge into the history of Italy

It is here that there are so many attractions that for one visit it is unlikely to be able to see at least one hundredth of the famous objects.

There is a "Map of the attractions of the Lazio region, Italy", which marked almost all objects that deserve the attention of tourists.

This will greatly facilitate the selection of places worth visiting.
  Given the reviews of travelers, we can confidently advise you to visit the following places.

Rome

What to do in Rome? Visit the Vatican Museums to marvel at the canvases of great painters and sculptures, looking at which it is forgotten that they are made of stone. Tapestries, the Sistine Chapel and much more, which leads people to cultural shock.

What to see in Rome:

• Saint Paul's Cathedral   (Italian: Basilica di San Pietro) in the Vatican. To see the square and the colonnade in front of the Basilica, to defend a huge line (it can be avoided by arriving at the cathedral at 7.00 in the morning). Only by rising to the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, you can really appreciate the size of this mastodon.

  

  St. Peter's Basilica in Rome

  People with heart problems need to calculate their strengths, as wall advertisements report. Lift to the terrace: price 8 euros, 320 steps, full lift: 551 steps - 6 euros.

  Before an excursion to the Cathedral, you can buy an audio guide, Russian is included in the program. (price 10 euros), which allows you to watch slowly.

  Opening hours: 07:00 - 18:30.
    http://www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/san_pietro/index_it.htm

  You will learn all the details about St. Peter's Basilica from the video:
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• Vatican Museums   are located on the opposite side of the main entrance to the Cathedral. It is better to book tickets in advance in order to successfully avoid a huge queue. Opening hours: 9.00 - 16.00, ticket 16 euros.
    http://mv.vatican.va/

  

  Vatican Museums - one of the most important museum complexes on a global scale

• Roman Forum and Colosseum.   Being in Rome and not visiting the Coliseum is an unforgivable mistake. It is best to see this building from the inside.
  

  Outside, the whole scale of this ancient, history-saturated place is not visible.

  Tickets are best purchased for 5 euros at the box office near the Roman Forum (there is no queue), from where to start the inspection. Opening hours: 08:30 to 18:15 ,. http://archeoroma.beniculturali.it/en/archaeological-site/colosseum

  Well, you can enjoy the great monuments right now by watching the video:
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• Pantheon   - This is an ancient temple of all the ancient Roman gods and the embodiment of the greatness of the Roman Empire.

  

  The Pantheon is an ancient temple of all the ancient Roman gods

  It is located in an area where within walking distance you can immediately walk to:

  • Trevi Fountain;
  • Piazza Navona with its magnificent Four Rivers Fountain by architect Bernini, the other two are the Moor Fountain and the Triton Fountain.

  It is always full of tourists and street artists. There are cafes and restaurants around the square.

  After long walks, it’s wonderful to spend an hour or two: sit down at a table, drink coffee or order lunch, watching the work of painting, listening to multilingual speech and looking at the facade of the Cathedral of St. Agnes (Opening hours: on weekdays from 9.30 to 12.30 and from 15.30 to 19.00);

• Surrounded by a magnificent park, Villa Borghese   - a gallery of the best paintings, sculptures and luxury items, collected in the most insidious ways by Cardinal Borghese.

  

  Villa Borghese is surrounded by a magnificent park

  Located away from main attractions, on Via Prenestina. Tickets (20 euros) online on the gallery website: http://www.galleriaborghese.it/galleriaBorghese.html, opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday 8.30 - 19.30;

• Not far from Rome, you can visit the small town of Tivoli.
  

  In this place, the famous stone is mined and processed for the decoration of buildings and interiors - travertine.

  While in Tivoli, visit the castle of Pope Pius II and Villa d’Este (opening hours: 08:30 - 18:30). Multilevel fountains, a musical fountain - an organ, an amazing garden - this is what tourists come here for.

Rieti

Rieti is a province, having arrived in which you need to visit:

From Rome to Rieti - 85 km.

Viterbo

Here you can see:

Official website of the city: http://www.visit.viterbo.it/pagine/palazzo-dei-priori

Frosinone

80 km from Rome is the most "medieval" province. Frosione retained a look close to what it had many hundreds of years ago.

Frosinone retained the spirit of the Middle Ages

You can evaluate the heritage by visiting:

• in Prefectural Palace   on Liberty Square (Italian: Piazza della Libertà);
• in   Abbey of Montecassino   (Abbazia di Montecassino). Admission is free, from 09:00 - 16:45;
• 50 km from the city of Frosinone, in the “city of popes” - Anagni, on Via Vittorio Emanuele 238, there is a beautiful palace Palazzo di Bonifacio VIII and Museum. Opening hours: 09:30 - 13:00, 15:00 - 19:00, ticket 3 euros, with an audio guide - 5 euros. Website: http://www.archeoares.it/palazzo-bonifacio-anagni/

Latina

This province is located starting from the coast of the Terren Sea.

Beautiful landscapes, a sea lagoon with steep cliffs - this is a familiar picture in these places.

In the province of Latina, you will enjoy the magnificent scenery.

Being in Latina is worth a visit:

• in the nature park Montagna Spaccata.   Such an opportunity should not be missed if there are sneakers and a desire to see truly breathtaking views, coupled with the legend according to which Mount Spaccata split in the moment when Jesus was crucified;
• in an old castle Castello Caetani,located in the town of Sermonet. A picturesque castle on a mountain with sea views, entwined with roses and preserving the appearance, reminiscent of past centuries;
• Torre truglia   in Sperlonga, unusual towers on the picturesque seashore. Inside are exhibitions of paintings. Tourists, visiting these places, make excellent photos on the background of towers;
• IN Sant’Angelo   worth a look Fortress of the robbers (Italian: Castello Medioevale di Itri). The medieval walls often host concerts and performances by local artists.

Holidays

As throughout Italy, in the Lazio region they love urban, noisy holidays. Both city dwellers and tourists participate, accidentally or intentionally getting to the next event.
What holidays are worth visiting:

Local kitchen

Being in Lazio, having tasted the local cuisine, it becomes clear that it is based on the principles of using simple ingredients and not complicated (not long) cooking.
Common snacks (ital. Antipasti):

It is impossible to imagine Italian cuisine without desserts.

Local typical "dolchi":

The wines of the Lazio region - “Laziali” are known for white wine Frascati (Castelli region) and white EST EST EST! - from Montefiascone.

Red wine from the Viterbo region - Genazzano. Favorite wine of the Romans - locals - Cesanese. This brand of red wine is produced 40 km from Rome.

The best restaurants in the Lazio region (according to visitor reviews):

Climate

Lazio is a region with dry, hot summers (June, July 30 - 32С), strong winds from the sea and rains in winter (December, January 3 - 8С).

The best time to relax and visit the sights of Lazio is May, early June.

What else to see

Lazio has wonderful beaches, therefore, in the season - from mid-June to October, you can relax in Montalto di Castro (Viterbo, 108 km from Rome), Ardea, Cerveter, Civitavecchia, Ladispoli, Santa Marinella (Rome area), Formia, Fondi, Sperlonga, Gaeta, San Felice Circeo, (Latina, 105 km from Rome).

Beach lovers will have a great time in Lazio

  As in many areas of Italy, in Lazio there are thermal springs - “baths”.
  (Italian: Fiuggi), which is located 87 km from Rome, in Frosinone, surrounded by Italian pines.

In the province of Viterbo, 106 km from Rome - Sorgente termale del Bulicame. The temperature of mineral water is 58C, treats a wide range of diseases.

Lazio is also especially interesting to fans of the football club of the same name. In Rome, these tourists can be advised to come to Stadio Olimpico, the home stadium of the Lazio Club. Located at Piazzale del Foro Italico. Website: http://www.asroma.com/en

Shopping

During seasonal shopping, when there are discounts of up to 70% in Italian stores, crowds of tourists who love shopping come to Rome, Milan and other cities.
  Lazio has the best shopping in Rome. The shopping street Via del Corso, which runs from Piazza Venezia with the Emanuillo monument to the Piazza del Poppolo, consists of shops and cafes.

Via del Corso shopping street will give shopping lovers an unforgettable experience

Via Babuino is a series of expensive brands, Via Frattina is a street of more economical shops.
  Nazionale Street, starting from Republic Square and going to Venice Square, is also full of shops, cafes and lounges.

A few kilometers from the city center, there is an outlet - Castel Romano Designer Outlet.

Website: http://www.mcarthurglen.com/it/castel-romano-designer-outlet/it/
  Opening hours: 10.00 - 20.00

How to get there

The most convenient and fastest way to get to the Lazio region is to fly to the Fiumicino International Airport in Rome.

It is convenient to come to Rome from major Italian cities by commuter train by booking tickets on the railway website: www.trenitalia.it, or by buying a ticket right at the box office on the station platform.

Car travel is also a great way to come to Lazio, on the way appreciating the excellent quality of long-distance routes, tunnels and stopping complexes.

Conclusion

Lazio is a land filled with world famous, stunning monuments of architecture, history and art.

Baths, wonderful cuisine and wines, stunning landscapes, shopping - there is everything for a good rest, as well as for aesthetic pleasure.

Sunny Italy attracts tourists from all over the world for its beauty, cultural values, historical monuments and a variety of attractions. And the Lazio region is one of the most visited regions of the country.

The reason is quite simple: it is here, in the center of Italy, that there is an azure beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea, historical sites and stunning natural beauty landscapes. To a large extent attract tourists and well-developed infrastructure, and a high level of service, thanks to which Lazio is one of the most successful regions of Italy.

Region features

The Italian region of Lazio consists of five small areas. These are Latina, Rome, Frosinone, Rieti and Viterbo. Each province has a very impressive list of towns and cities, and its own administrative center. More than half of the population (approximately 55%) live in an area called Rome. The cultural, economic and political life of the country is concentrated here. Its capital of the same name, Rome, has an ancient centuries-old history, which means a large number of unique ancient monuments. One of - . It is the smallest state in the world. It occupies only a few blocks of the capital. The head of the enclave state is the Pope. He also leads the entire Catholic Church. They are famous for their rich collection of historical and cultural values, unique architecture and strict adherence to traditions.

In addition to the capital, tourists are attracted to the Roman region by four more districts: Tivoli, Frascati, Chintavecchia and Velletri. Each of these centers has its own sights and cultural and historical monuments of antiquity. However, it should be noted that the Lazio region does not only live off tourism. It has a well-developed industry and agriculture.

General information

The territory of Lazio occupies about 17,200 km². The population of the region is more than five million people. A huge number of immigrants from other countries live here. Time is not very different from Moscow: in the summer, the clock must be moved back to 2 hours, and in the winter to 3 hours. Official website of the Lazio region: www.regione.lazio.it/rl_main/

Major Cities

The most important city in the region is, of course, Rome. It is the capital not only of the Lazio region, but of the whole of Italy. Rome is a historical center with a unique history. It is located on the Tiber River in central Italy. The development of the main city of Italy began long before our era, and it was Rome that was destined to play one of the main roles in the development of all mankind. Once a mighty empire was located here, then - the center of the Christian world. I must say that today the capital has not lost its global significance. Thousands of tourists from all over the world visit the city every year.

In addition to Rome, there are other popular centers in Lazio. This is the majestic Tivoli, located on the banks of the Anio River, and the resort area of \u200b\u200bViterbo, and the ancient Velletri, and Anzio, and Cintavecchia. Tourists do not forget about the Circeo National Park. It is considered the main natural attraction of Lazio. Circeo Park is located on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. It recreated a unique landscape, on the territory of which rare plants and animals are collected.

As for the water area, Lazio in Italy attracts visitors not only the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, but also with a large number of picturesque lakes and rivers. The rivers Liri and Sacco are noteworthy. Among the lakes, Bracciano, Vico and Albano are considered the best. In the picturesque waters you can travel by boat, sunbathe on the beach and even go fishing.

The best Italian wine is made in the regions of Montefiascone and Terracina. Here you can taste it. Fans of archaeological excavations will be interested to visit the complexes in Cerveteri, Ostia, Blair, Tarquinia and Vejo. From an historical point of view, the ancient abbeys and monasteries of Casamari, Fossa Nova and Monte Cassino are very interesting.

Resorts in the Lazio region

The entire coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea is literally covered with beautiful resorts. The most famous of them is Sabaudia. Here, pop stars, cinema and other wealthy celebrities often rest. But representatives of the aristocracy prefer another resort - San Felice Circeo, which, in addition to the magnificent beach area, also boasts a rich entertainment industry.

Sperlongo is famous for its picturesque grottoes and caves. And the resort of Terracina is famous for its historical monuments, a sandy beach and clean healing air. The owner of a unique source of mineral water is Fiuggi. People come here to strengthen their immunity and improve their health. There are no analogues of the water extracted in Fiuggi anywhere in the world.

A bit of history

The history of the development of the Lazio region begins long before the advent of our era, the first people inhabited it already in ancient times. By the 9th century BC e. Etruscans moved to Lazio, and then Latins. Active development of the region begins from 753 BC, after the foundation of Rome. Since that time, significant changes have been manifested: the construction of roads, bridges and surrounding cities is being organized. However, after the fall of the Great Roman Empire, the Lazio region for a long time comes to desolation. Barbarians ruthlessly plunder the once rich country. And only by 1871 Rome regained its leading position, and he was officially assigned the status of the capital.

Climatic conditions

The territory of Lazio is shrouded in a mild Mediterranean climate. In winter, the average air temperature is about 7-9 degrees above zero, and in summer the thermometer reaches 30 degrees above zero. The rainfall season lasts from November to March. Summer is usually hot and dry. The mild marine climate makes the Lazio region attractive for visitors regardless of the time of year.

How to get there

The most convenient for tourists is an air flight. The main airport is located 35 km from the capital in the town of Fiumicino, and it is named after the legendary Leonardo da Vinci. However, flying by plane is not the only way to get to the capital. A well-developed network of railways, as well as excellent highways make Lazio's territory accessible for land modes of transport. Regular shuttle buses allow you to easily reach your destination. In addition, for the convenience of tourists, special points have been created where you can rent a car.

Sights of Lazio

Lazio, of course, does not suffer from a shortage of cultural and historical sites. Rome's unique world treasury alone has countless museums and architectural monuments. In addition, tourists are attracted by numerous natural sites and archaeological complexes of the Lazio region. Caves and gorges, mysterious paths, as well as ancient ruined ancient empires - all this is what travelers from different parts of the world dream of seeing with their own eyes. Shopping enthusiasts will also find something to do here. Shopping centers, shops and all kinds of shops are ready to please any customer.

Culinary features

The menu of Italian cuisine is very diverse. In addition to national delicacies - spaghetti and pizza, in Lazio there are dishes for every taste. For the side dish, peas, rice, artichokes and asparagus are mainly used. Green celery leaves and spices are a feature of national cuisine and are served in almost every dish. And, of course, in Lazio restaurants there is an opportunity to taste the famous Italian wines.

Lazio is Italy's most successful and most visited region. Developed infrastructure, warm mild climate, a huge number of monuments, entertainment industry ... In general, all that attracts tourists.

Physico-geographical characteristic

54% of the territory is hilly, 26.1% are mountains (Apennines), 19.9% \u200b\u200bare plains. The climate is mild, the average January temperature is + 9-10 ° C, July 24-25 ° C.

The territory of Lazio is surrounded by the Vatican City.

Story

The Lazio region is located on the site of ancient Lazio and was named after it. For a long time, Lazio was part of and was the center of the Papal Region.

Economy

About 73% of the employed population works in the service sector. Agriculture is developed (grapes, olives, etc.). Industry is mainly concentrated south of Rome. Rome is a world famous tourist center. Lazio's GDP is 10.9% of Italy's GDP. This is approximately 160.517.5 million euros. GDP per capita is 29.739.0 euros.

Population

About 55% of the population of the province of Lazio live in Rome. The population of the province is 9% of the population of Italy. According to ISTAT data for 2006, 5.2% of the Lazio population are immigrants.

sights

Located in central Italy, the Lazio region is famous not only for the treasures of eternal Rome, one of the oldest cities on earth. Worthy of its surroundings are the cities and towns of the five provinces of Lazio - Frosinone (Frosinone), Rieti (Rieti), Latina (Latina), Viterbo (Viterbo) and Rome (Roma). On the territory of the region is the Circeo National Park - the only one of its kind in Italy. It was created on the coast to protect not only flora and fauna, but also natural landscapes.

In addition to the capital of Italy, the province of Rome includes four main tourist centers: Cintavecchia (Cintavecchia), Frascati (Frascati), Velletri (Velletri) and Tivoli (Tivoli). Each has its own characteristics: Chintavecchia - an outport of Rome on the Tyrrhenian Sea; Frascati pride - beautiful landscapes, many Renaissance palaces and white wine produced in local villages, Vellerti is one of the most visited resorts in the Albana hills area, and Tivoli's main attraction is three amazing villas built in different eras: villa Adriana, villa d 'Este and Gregorian villa. The territory of Lazio also includes a small group of Pontic islands of volcanic origin in the center of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

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