Archive for 'Latium'

If you’re holidaying in Italy anywhere near the city of Rome, then its well worth visiting Vatican City State within it! Recognised fully as an independent state, the Vatican City is the headquarters of the Catholic Church and is where its leader, the Pope resides.

Every year, millions of pilgrims and tourists come here to admire the magnificent architecture, history and art that has earned Vatican City its status of being a Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO.

There are many wonderful vacation rentals in Rome city, surrounding the Vatican state where visitors can enjoy a comfortable stay and spend a few days exploring this unique place.

Vatican City is built on the right bank of the River Tiber where it was once a marshy land where several villas were built in pre Christian times. Visitors might be fascinated to learn that between 37-41AD, Emperor Caligula had a private arena built here. During the reign of Emperor Nero from 54-68AD, many unfortunate Christians were tortured and met their death here for the entertainment of Roman crowds.

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.