LAZIO is not only ROME
Lazio is also the land of historic churches and abbeys scattered over the territory, of large and small historic centres and picturesque villages, of the consular roads that radiate out from Rome to the rest of Italy, crossing Lazio and its landscapes.
ROMA, THE ETERNAL CITY
All roads lead to Rome, right? Rome was founded in 753BC by its first king, Romulus. It grew into a rich and powerful city during the next few hundred years.
Roman legend says that Romulus had a twin brother called Remus. As babies they were abandoned in the area which later became Rome. A she-wolf found and raised them, but when they grew up, Romulus fought and killed Remus and became the first ruler of Rome!
The Romans built such a huge empire and conquered new lands, thanks to their strong army, but… they didn’t spend all their time fighting – they were amazing architects and engineers too!
The 6 most visited monuments in Rome
They are unmissable and, absolutely, you cannot miss them during your first visit to the Eternal City.
- Vatican and Piazza San Pietro
- The Colosseum
- The Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill
- The Trevi Fountain
- Navona Square
- The Pantheon
What and where to eat in Rome: Experience Rome’s local foodie districts, including Trastevere and Campo de‘ Fiori. Includes a menu of seasonal items including many of Rome’s favorites. Lots of wine and food… more than most can handle!
- A first course such asPasta alla carbonara, made with eggs, guanciale bacon and Roman pecorino cheese, is practically the city’s official dish. Alternatively, try some Bucatini all’amatriciana, pasta seasoned with guanciale, tomato sauce and Roman pecorino cheese. One dish that everyone can agree on is Roman gnocchi, made with a semolina-based dough.
- If you prefer focusing on meat dishes, start withSaltimbocca alla romana (slices of veal topped with prosciutto and sage)
Shopping: Rome is certainly one of the focal cities of Italian shopping tourism. One of the Eternal City’s most lusted-after areas is the so-called “Trident,” formed by Via dei Condotti, Via Borgognona, Via Frattina and by the adjacent Spanish Steps: the Trident is perhaps the most high-end destination for Roman shopping, with a concentration of renowned jewelers and important Italian and international flagships and ateliers.
