Travel Guide of Lazio in Italy by Influencers and Travelers
Lazio is one of the 20 administrative regions of Italy. Situated in the central peninsular section of the country, it has 5,864,321 inhabitants – making it the second most populated region of Italy – and its GDP of more than €197 billion per year means that it has the nation's second largest regional economy.
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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Lazio
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1 - Colosseum
The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy.
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2 - St. Peter's Basilica
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica, is a church built in the Renaissance style located in Vatican City, the papal enclave which is within the city of Rome.
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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | St. Peter's Basilica
Get as close to heaven as humanly possible, with a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Cupola. Join your guide for a delicious breakfast at "Al San Michele" bar, the perfect starting point for your unforgettable adventure to Vatican City. Gaze in awe at the Dome of the Basilica, the highest architectural point in Rome, and take in the breathtaking views of the Eternal City. Explore the Vatican Gardens, the roof of the Sistine Chapel, and the chimney of the papal conclave, while your guide narrates the history of the mesmerising architecture. Ride the elevator to the base of the cupola, and then take the stairs to the very top for stunning views of the city. Visit the main Basilica of Saint Peter's, where you’ll get to see where St. Peter was buried and uncover some of the secret, hidden spots at the heart of Catholic Rome. This is a tour to remember!
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4 - Pantheon
The Pantheon is a former Roman temple, now a Catholic church, in Rome, Italy, on the site of an earlier temple commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus. It was completed by the emperor Hadrian and probably dedicated about 126 AD.
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5 - Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain is a fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy, designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini and several others.
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6 - Morning | Castel Sant'Angelo
Ranked alongside the Pyramids of Giza and the Taj Mahal as the most elaborate mausoleums ever built, Castel Sant'Angelo is the final resting place of Roman emperor Hadrian. Enter this ancient wonder – without waiting in line for centuries – with a fast-track ticket to explore this monumental fortress on an enthralling guided tour. Wander cavernous hallways, hear tales of political backstabbing, see spectacular murals, and take in endless views of Rome from the rooftop.
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7 - Roman Forum
The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum, is a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome.
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8 - Palatine Hill
The Palatine Hill, which is the centremost of the Seven Hills of Rome, is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire."
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9 - Cooking | Rome Cooking Classes
Experience the culinary tradition of **Rome** and make three classic Italian dishes – **fettuccine**, **ravioli**, and **tiramisu** – in one fantastic **cooking class**. Among the majestic fountains and ancient architecture of **Piazza Navona**, your **professional chef** will teach you how to make all three dishes with the freshest Italian ingredients, using the traditional tools and methods passed down from generations. Put your pastas to the taste test with a variety of sauces (and an included **glass of wine**), and finish up with dessert – your own homemade **tiramisu**! *Buon appetito!*
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10 - Rome
Rome is the capital city and a special comune of Italy as well as the capital of the Lazio region. The city has been a major human settlement for over two millennia. With 2,860,009 residents in 1,285 km², it is also the country's most populated comune.
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11 - Castel Sant'Angelo
The Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as Castel Sant'Angelo, is a towering cylindrical building in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The building was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum. The structure was once the tallest building in Rome.
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12 - Mountain bike in Rome
Bike / E-Bike City Center Tour in Rome. Enjoy this magnificent city by bike with your family, friends or couple. This is the perfect time to hop on a bike: this tour on an electric bike combines the must-see attractions of Rome along with less known ...
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13 - Piazza Venezia
Piazza Venezia is the central hub of Rome, Italy, in which several thoroughfares intersect, including the Via dei Fori Imperiali and the Via del Corso.
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14 - Capitoline Museums
The Capitoline Museums is a single museum containing a group of art and archaeological museums in Piazza del Campidoglio, on top of the Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy.
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15 - Rafting in Rome
Get a fresh perspective of one of the most famous cosmopolitan cities in the world as you paddle your way across the stunning Tiber River in the heart of Rome! to travel far for this outdoor adventure. You'll meet your expert guide in Piazza de...
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16 - Aventine Hill
The Aventine Hill is one of the Seven Hills on which ancient Rome was built. It belongs to Ripa, the twelfth rione, or ward, of Rome. The part of the city that stands on it is sometimes referred to as Reme, or Ream.
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17 - Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums are the public art and sculpture museums in the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Roman Catholic Church and the Papacy throughout the centuries including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.
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18 - Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona is a public space/plaza in Rome, Italy. It is built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian, built in the 1st century AD, and follows the form of the open space of the stadium.
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19 - Piazza di Spagna
Piazza di Spagna, at the bottom of the Spanish Steps, is one of the most famous squares in Rome. It owes its name to the Palazzo di Spagna, seat of the Embassy of Spain to the Holy See.
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20 - Quirinal Palace
The Quirinal Palace is a historic building in Rome, Italy, one of the three current official residences of the President of the Italian Republic, together with Villa Rosebery in Naples and Tenuta di Castelporziano in Rome.
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21 - Doria Pamphili Gallery
The Doria Pamphilj Gallery is a large art collection housed in the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj in Rome, Italy, between Via del Corso and Via della Gatta. The principal entrance is on the Via del Corso. The palace façade on Via del Corso is adjacent to a church, Santa Maria in Via Lata. Like the palace, it is still privately owned by the princely Roman family Doria Pamphili.
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22 - Spanish Steps
The Spanish Steps are a set of steps in Rome, Italy, climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, dominated by the Trinità dei Monti church at the top.
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23 - Saint Peter's Square
St. Peter's Square is a large plaza located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, the papal enclave inside Rome, directly west of the neighbourhood or rione of Borgo.
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24 - Baths of Caracalla
The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, Italy, were the city's second largest Roman public baths, or thermae, likely built between AD 212 and 216/217, during the reigns of emperors Septimius Severus and Caracalla.
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25 - Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the pope, in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, the chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who restored it between 1473 and 1481.
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