Archive for 'Latium'

If you are visiting the Vatican City for a few days and have reserved your tickets in advance, you can meet the Pope on Wednesdays at 10.30 at a special congregational meeting. Here the Pope bestows his blessing in several languages to his visitors in Nervi Hall, St. Peter’s Basilica or St. Peter’s square, depending on the crowds.

During the summer months when the Pope resides in Castel Gandolfo, a coastal town 15 miles southeast of Rome, he gives his benediction to the crowds there.

Basing your stay at a pretty holiday rental in Rome city can avail you of excellent tours around other attractions of Vatican City including the Vatican Museums and the tours beneath St. Peter’s Basilica. Here you can see the tombs of previous popes and saints’, including what is believed to be the burial site of St. Peter, the First Pope of the Catholic Church.

Formia was founded by the ancient Romans in the 6^th century BC. It's situated in the region of Latium on the west coast of Italy. 

From a historical standpoint it lies on the Appian Way, a pathway which dates back to the time of the Roman Empire! Today, Formia is a thriving artistic and tourist community and is one of the more popular holiday and vacation destinations because of its location along the Tyrrhenian coast.

Visit our website and browse our huge selection of vacation rentals nearby Formia. 

Visit some of the most popular attractions and sights in the area including the Tomb of Cicero which is viewed as the city’s most famous monument and the burial place of the great orator who challenged Julius Caesar and opposed Mark Anthony.

Sperlonga is a stunning seaside town, known for its whitewashed walls. It's located halfway between Rome and Naples, and lies in the region of Latium.

It was a favorite resort for ancient Romans, with the Emperor Tiberius having his own personal villa here. However, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the ruins of this villa were used as a refuge for the local homeless people.

There were a number of watchtowers erected during this time, which you can still see along the seaside.

Roman castles, or Castelli Romani, refers to a group of small villages located to the south-east of Rome, at the feet of the Alban hills in Latium.

This is the region of an ancient volcano, which has now been transformed into a fertile agricultural land around the twin lakes of Nemi and Albano. History tells us that Roman emperors and nobles frequented the area for the fresh and pleasant climate during summer months.

The name 'castles' originated because of the number of papal villas and noble family summer palaces that were prevalent in the region. Tragically the area was ravaged by wars towards the end of the eighteenth century, including the historic Battle of Velletri and the harsh invasion of French troops.

The Mille Miglia is an open-road endurance race that is held in Italy.

The original race was started by Franco Mazzotti Bianchelli and Vount Aymo Maggi di Gradella after their hometown of Brescia lost the Italian Grand Pix hosting bid to the rival city of Monza.

The original track extended from Brescia to Rome in a figure-eight shape. It covered a distance of about 1,500 km, which is equivalent to 1,000 Roman miles. The route and distance of the race changed over the years. The original series lasted from 1927 to 1957.

The race was held 24 times during this period but was terminated subsequently after a fatal crash involving a 4.2 liter Ferrari, and another one with Triumph TR3. The race was again revived in 1982.