City: Lazio
Top Things to do in Lazio
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10 Gardens in Lazio That You Shouldn't Miss
Lazio (UK: /ˈlætsioʊ/, US: /ˈlɑːtsioʊ/; Italian: [ˈlatsjo]; Latin: Latium) is one of the 20 administrative regions of Italy. Situated in the central peninsular section of the country, it has almost 5.9 million inhabitants – making it the second most populated region of Italy (after Lombardy and just a little ahead of Campania) – and its GDP of more than 170 billion euros per annum means that it has the nation's second largest regional economy. The capital of Lazio is Rome, which is also Italy's capital and the country's largest city.
Restaurants in Lazio
1. L'Orto del Pellegrino
2. Areceru di Ponte Alto
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. La Serpara
4. Torrecchia Vecchia
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Torrecchia Vecchia is a natural monument that harbor various activities. It is possible to visit the english garden inside the old castle or to visit part of the estate.
5. Roseto Vacunae Rosae
6. Villa d'Este
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4.5 based on 6,482 reviews
Started by architect and historian, Pirro Liggori in 1549, for Cardinal Ippolito dEste, this famous villa estate is one of the finest examples of Renaissance residence and garden architecture and design.
Reviewed By 109gedask - Zarasai, Lithuania
It's perfect day trip from Rome.... 1 hour and you are in one of the most beautiful place in the World... Ticket cost 10 euros and its really worth it :)
7. Vatican Gardens
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4.5 based on 1,147 reviews
Reviewed By SBoult - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
I feel it really is worth paying the extra to experience the Vatican gardens, the views are breathtaking especially on a sunny day. Plenty to see and a lot to take in.
8. Villa Lante
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4.5 based on 1,698 reviews
Reviewed By 759elib - Sydney, Australia
The design takes full advantage of the sloping site, with a sequence of fountains and channels framed by the hedges set on three terraces among trees. The contrast of architectural formality and the inherently informal- water and trees-express the spirit of Renaissance garden with the sound of the water omnipresent. Below are the twin pavilions that constitute the villa. Villa Lante is a magical place that’s difficult to tear one away
9. Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo
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4.5 based on 1,000 reviews
Reviewed By sharonhW264WM - Las Vegas, United States
Castel Gandolfo was declared property of the Holy See in the 13th century, but the castle was not built until the 17th century when other villas and cottages were being built in this area. It was renovated by Pope Pius XI in 1929 and has been used as the pope’s summer residence since them. During WWII 40 babies were born in the bedroom here, to mothers trying to escape the Nazis. Pope John Paul recovered from his injuries here when he was shot in 1980. The current Pope Francis declared that it should be open to the public since he preferred to stay in Rome and work. As we entered the gates of the Apostolic Palace, we passed the small fleet of Mercedes cars used by the Pope and the “Popemobile” with the bulletproof shell. Continuing, we made our way through display rooms showing the costumes of the Swiss Guards, the portable throne used to carry the pope in processions, and other items used by the pope. Next came galleries with portraits of all the popes, followed by a lovely cream, yellow, and gold waiting room where guests who had an audience with the pope were taken first. From there, we went through a series of waiting rooms (ante-rooms). A group of people might be granted an audience, but ultimately only one would actually see the pope. The others in the group would go as far as their “status/permission” allowed them and would wait in their assigned ante-room. The last ante-room was normally reserved for the wife of the man who had the audience. Finally came the magnificent throne room where the pope received the person granted an audience. Following that, all rooms were private. The general public was not allowed—only his private secretaries. A series of offices came next—some with elaborate desks and bookshelves and others with much simpler furniture. Then the pope’s bedroom, which was a bright and airy corner room with creamy yellow walls and mint-green drapes on four large windows. The furniture—a large bed, wardrobe, desk, and table with chairs—was made of beautifully carved wood and looked comfortable and lived-in. The bedroom opened onto a lovely little chapel with an altar and the pope’s own chair and kneeler. Following the chapel was a large gallery which led us back to the square outside. We really enjoyed being able to see this historic place. We have been to Italy on many previous occasions, but Castel Gandolfo was never open to the public before—and could be closed again, at the discretion of the pope. Don’t pass up the opportunity to see it if you can!
10. Roseto Comunale
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4.5 based on 443 reviews
