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The historical importance of this region, especially the presence of Roma in its very heart, makes Latium one of Italy's major tourist attractions. Of all the regions of Italy, Latium offers tourists the greatest richness of archaeological remains: from the Iron Age, the Roman Period, the Middle Ages, the Rennaissance, the Baroque Periods and others.
Roma, Tivoli, Ostia antica, Cerveteri..
The capital city of Roma is famous for its unique and magnificent fountains. Shown here are the Fountain of "Mascherone” on Via Giulia (left) and Gian Lorenzo Bernini's fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona.
The most visited monument in Roma is, of course, the Vatican - home to the Pope and one of the most famous chapels in the world. Shown here: The dome of the Basilica of St. Peter’s (right) within which you can view Michelangelo’s "Creation”. (left)
The Colosseum was begun in AD 72 by the emperor Vespasian and completed by his successor Titus on the site of the gardens of Nero’s Golden Palace in Roma. Here the Romans used to watch bloody battles and human sacrifice to savage lions for entertainment.
La Bocca della Verita (The Mouth of Truth) is an ancient drain cover that was made famous in the film "Roman Holiday” with Audrey Hepburn. The mouth is believed to close on the hand of anyone bearing false witness. It resides in the portico of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome.
The Roman Forum is what remains of the ancient city of Roma dating from the period of the kings to the emperors. This vast archaeological site contains many historically important buildings like: the Curia, the temples of Vespasian, Antoninus and Faustina, the House of the Vestals, the Basilica of Constantine and the arches of Septimius Severus and Titus.
The first of the ancient Roman roads to be paved (312 BC) by the consul Appio Claudio Cieco, the Appian Way initially went as far as Capua. It was later extended to Taranto and Brindisi on the Adriatic Sea (190 BC).
The Catacombs of St. Calixtus in Rome is an extensive five-level underground gallery of Christian tombs. If you don’t mind close quarters be sure to visit the Crypt of the Popes where many of the early popes were buried.
Villa d’Este, the magnificent villa of the Cardinal Ippolito d’Este in Tivoli (36 Km from Rome) is famous for its terraced gardens and gorgeous fountains.
The Fountain of the Ovato (left) was made in 1568.
Outside the Rome airport lies the ancient city of Ostia Antica. It’s entire foundation (and sometimes walls, fountains, roads, even baths) is still intact. Walking down its streets can be haunting.
Shown here: Ostia Antica’s Greek Theater.
The large Etruscan necropolis of Cerveteri (42 Km northwest of Rome).
This region’s most famous attraction, aside from its breathtaking seaside villages, is Mt Vesuvio, the volcano that destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Erculaneum.
There must be some reason why great men of every country, including Goethe, Ibsen, Lamartine and Wagner, were drawn to Naples and its Gulf. The Greek said Naples "soothed the troubled spirit.”
A visit to Pompei - the city completely destroyed by the violent eruption of Mt Vesuvio in 79 AD - is something which we owe ourselves for cultural as well as historical reasons.
The famous Piazzetta di Capri known for its festive and colorful atmosphere. (You may remember it from the 1999 film "The Talented Mr. Ripley”).
Typical Mediterranean architecture of Positano, one of the pearls of the Amalfi Coast.
The brightly-painted houses arranged along terraces sloping down towards the sea are a trademark of Italian coastal towns.
This cathedral in the seaside town of Amalfi was built in the 9th century and rebuilt in 1203 in Arab-Norman style.
All over the world, the enchanting invitation of the song "Torna a Surriento” awakens in travelers an ardent desire and endless longing to visit this place.
Sorrento is the place to visit if you're looking for a restful and serene stay.
A close-up of a fresco depicting Satyr and Bacchante that resides in the Autumn room at the Royal Palace in Caserta.
The Autumn Room is just one of 1,200 rooms decorated with frescoes and painting in the neo-classical style.
The largest island in the Gulf of Naples, Ischia is also called the "Island of Health” thanks to its many thermal radioactive springs which are sources for health and beauty treatments.
This area is also knows for its excellent dry white wine.
Situated in the centre of Italy, Umbria is a somewhat small but mountainous region -- and the only one in central Italy without a coastline. Umbria is the ideal place for travelers seeking to find unspoiled Nature, the splendors of medieval and Renaissance art, or religious and historical landmarks in the countryside that gave birth to St. Benedict, St. Rita and, most notably, St. Francis.
Perugia, Spoleto, Assisi, Todi, Gubbio, Orvieto..
Perugia is a town that juxtaposes ancient architecture with modern.
Beato Angelico’s 15th c. "Madonna with Angels” (right) resides in Perugia's National Gallery of Umbria.
Concert in the Piazza during the annual Spoleto Festival.
The Grand Finale is in the matchless Piazza Duomo.
The facade of Assisi’s Basilica of St. Francis (1230 AD).
Todi was originally an Etruscan town, then Roman, then Medieval.
The church of Santa Maria della Consolazione (shown here) was designed by Bramante and not completed for almost a century! (Begun in 1508 AD, completed in 1606 AD.)
The 14th century Palace of Consuls, one of the most important historical buildings of Italy is located in Gubbio, the town that also hosts the famous Race of the Ceri every year on May 15th.
The Dome, the splendid Gothic Cathedral dedicated to the Assunta, was built for Pope Nicoló IV (1290 AD) in Orvieto.
This great region has a thousand faces, colors, scents and flavors. The extraordinary variety of attractions include mountains, art, history, wine, food and religion.
A aerial panorama of Florence showcasing Giotto’s "Campanile”, and Brunelleschi’s "Dome”.
Two of Florence’s most famous attractions: Da Vinci’s "Head of a Young Girl” (left), and Michelangelo’s "David” (right).
Along the shores of this lake in Lucca, the composer Giacomo Puccini (left) composed most of his most famous masterpieces, including "Tosca”, "La Boheme”, and "Turandot”.
The lovely town of Montalcino sits atop a hill covered with olive groves and vineyards, the latter of which is responsible for the celebrated Brunello di Montalcino wine.
Wine cellars where the Nobile di Montepulciano wine is produced and aged.
Aerial view of the tiny village of Monteriggioni, which is surrounded by turreted walls, within which the atmosphere is of a perfect Medieval stillness.
Pisa.The Leaning Tower and the Cathedral of Pisa, two masterpieces which dominate the glorious Piazza del Duomo (1.174 AD).
Piazza del Campo (left) in Siena, on a quiet and peaceful day. The start of the biannual Palio (right), a race during which horses are ridden bareback by the representatives of each section of the town.
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