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Rome is home to a treasure trove of ancient monuments and architectural gems all throughout the city. However, most are buzzing tourist attractions that are steeped in modernity. Of course, you shouldn't miss out on the city's famous sights if you have found a luxury villa in Rome but, if you want to fall back in time and enjoy a little bit of peace and quiet, why not pay a visit to the Parco degli Acquedotti?

The Parco degli Acquedotti (Park of the Aqueducts) is a 240-hectare protected green space, located in the Appia Antica Regional Park, just on the outskirts of Rome. Just take a Metro line A to Lucio Sestio or Giulio Agricola and you'll find the park entrance after about a 10 minute walk. It is also a pleasant place to bring a picnic and one can rent bikes to better explore the whole park.

Cervara di Roma is a tiny village in the province of Rome, in the region of Latium, Italy. As of 2017, it had a population of just 444 people. However, despite its small size and number of inhabitants, the town has a lot to offer. Perched dramatically, high up on a cliff in the Monti Simbruini Regional Park, it is picturesque in the way that such mountain villages in Italy tend to be but it is also unique in that it has become an open-air gallery that has attracted painters, sculptors, poets, and other artists over the centuries. If you have found a luxury villa in Rome and are exploring the wider region, seeking out interesting and unusual attractions, well off the beaten tourist path, hidden gems, and singularly intriguing places, then look no further than Cervara di Roma.

We have been talking a lot lately about the benefits of off-season visits to Italy and some great winter destinations in the country but we thought it might be a good idea to also spotlight some examples of the types of rentals that are perfect for these winter getaways. Continuing on from the last post, we have the rest of our top five picks of winter vacation rentals in Italy...

3. Castellavazzo in the mountains of Veneto, an ideal relaxing mountain location for ski holidays and evenings by the fire (From € 298 per night)

Sleeps up to 15, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

This dreamy mountain getaway is located in the mountains of Veneto and is in a popular ski region.

Sperlonga is a stunning seaside resort in the Latium region of Italy. Charming and full of character, it is a well-kept secret among locals and a long-held favoured holiday destinations among Romans. It is also one of the many sites of major Ancient Roman archaeological discoveries in Italy but boasts some especially fascinating finds. If you're interested in art, culture and ancient history, a vacation rental in Latium and a visit to the town is a must.

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The charming seaside resort town of Sperlonga is long beloved by those living in Lazio, one of our favorite stops is the uniquely-designed watchtower of #TorreTruglia. Thank you @ilmagnifico for sharing #ItalyMagazine

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The beautiful seaside resort of Sperlonga is a long-held favourite of the people of Latium and it is easy to see why. Quaint, picturesque and full of charm, it is an idyllic place to escape to the beach if you have found a vacation rental in Latium.

Along with the pretty cluster of buildings and the long stretch of sandy beach and blue waters, the town's most iconic sight is the Torre Truglia, or Truglia tower.