City: Lazio
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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Lazio, Italy
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. Sicily Rome American Cemetery and Memorial
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 432 reviews
Reviewed By PasssionateTraveler - Payson, United States
Every American should visit this cemetery when in the area or even make a special trip to see it! The American Battlefield Commission does a wonderful job of maintaining this cemetery. There’s a 7 minute video everyone should see. Learn things like: Two Medal of Honor Recipients 30 sets of brothers 29 Tuskegee Airmen Aircrew members buried together who died on the same day 7,856 service members buried here 490 unknown burials Beautifully manicured and maintained, and a great tribute to those who gave their all.
2. Santuario del Sacro Speco - Monastero di San Benedetto
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,067 reviews
Reviewed By plv2020
We were able to drive up with a family member but so much mountains greenery speechless beautiful. Then turn around and the Sanctuary a beautiful building built in the mountain Not being able to envision how they built this beautiful building so many years ago! When you enter it’s just very peaceful and feel spiritual; it gave me chills. I felt more spirituality here than feeling anything at the Vatican. At the end of San Benedetto there’s a quaint gift shop.
3. Macchina di Santa Rosa
4. Genzano
5. Abbazia di Montecassino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,993 reviews
Founded by St. Benedict in 529, this abbey has suffered devastation many times but has been magically recreated.
Reviewed By montefortino
The abbey is beautiful, not crowded and peaceful. The church is amazing. The views are breathtaking. At one point we even heard chanting faintly from somewhere within the abbey. Stop at the Polish Cemetery on your way in or out, where over 1,000 Polish soldiers under Allied Command are buried, falling to free Italy and the rest of Europe - the graves and monuments are very well done and very moving.
6. Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo
Overall Ratings
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!
7. Santuario della Santissima Trinita - Della Montagna Spaccata
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,675 reviews
Reviewed By aaS3734ET
when the need to stay away from noisy cities makes you feel you need a break, a walk on the rustic forest road of this place is what you will need to recharge your batteries with positive energy. All the way you will have amazing views. Unfortunately, the grotto is not fully opened because of stairs that need restructuring.
8. Parco Nazionale Del Circeo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 401 reviews
9. Old Town
10. Lago di Bolsena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,287 reviews
Reviewed By natje119 - Wortegem-Petegem, Belgium
First visit to Bolsena and we enjoyed every minute of our one week stay! Nice beach on the lakeshore, food and beverages all around at very decent prices. Hotels right on the boardwalk. Weather was fantastic in July. Festivities all week through. We went sailing on the lake, made two trips nearby (orvieto and bagnoregio) and went to the weekly market in bolsena. All great experiences and fun. Would recommend to anyone with kids, small and teens.
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