Archive for 'Latium'

Lake Bolsena, one of Italy’s best kept secrets, lies on the borders of Tuscany, Umbria and Latium in Central Italy. It fills a crater of an extinct volcano which has helped to enrich its waters with a colourful marine and plant life. There is a superb range of activities to pursue around Lake Bolsena.

Go for a refreshing swim from one of several sandy beaches on the lake’s shores or rent a boat to sail around its picturesque perimeter.

Stay in a beautiful villa rental in Torre San Severo in Umbria close to Lake Bolsena where yo can experience a wealth of tourist activities and attractions

Visit the town of Bolsena, built on the edge of the lake which dates back to Etruscan times when it was called Volsini. Bolsena hosts a colourful flower festival in the summer and is famous for its exquisitely kept gardens. Read more about this beautiful place in our article, ‘Visit the Lakeside Town of Bolsena in Latium’.

Arpino is a picturesque hilltop town in the region of Latium. Situated in Liri Valley, this humble town was the birthplace of several influential figures of history. Cicero, the legendary Roman philosopher was born here way back in 106BC as was Marco Agrippa, the skilled architect who designed the majestic pantheon in Rome!

Why not treat yourself to a gorgeous villa with a swimming pool in Latium where you can live the life of luxury during your holiday and can easily travel around to visit tourist towns like Arpino?

Want to set off on a scenic adventure then why not go to explore the beautiful lake of Bolsena in Latium, a vast pool of water that filled up a dormant volcano crater over 370,000 years ago. Bolsena is the biggest town on the lake shore and can be read about in great detail in our dedicated article.

There are other stunning towns and villages around Lake Bolsena worth visiting so why not make a trail of it and hike or cycle around these little gems to see all they have to offer!

Stay in a stunning villa near Lake Bolsena where you can relax and unwind in peaceful surroundings.

The Orange Flag town of Casperia in Latium is located on a hilltop, nestled in the middle of the Sabine Hills. This medieval fortressed town has remained frozen in history, totally unscathed by commercialism and a perfect spot to visit for those who like to step off the beaten track.

Why not book into a beautiful holiday villa in Vescovile, only a few kilometres from Casperia where you can easily explore the area for a few days. Casperia is shaped almost like a perfect pyramid, narrowing to a point at the top of the hill upon which it is built.

In the scenic town of Tivoli in Latium, around thirty kilometres outside of Rome, tourists flock in their thousands to see the mesmerising UNESCO World Heritage Site of Villa Adriana!

This vast archaeological site was built as a luxury retreat for the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. He loved his new retreat so much that he actually spent much of his time ruling the Roman Empire from here!

Stay at a luxury villa rental in Latium and enjoy living the lavish lifestyle that Emperor Hadrian did in his beloved home!