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Culture of Lazio. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Monte Compatri Lazio is home to unique attractions; Rome alone is full of interesting excursion sites. The most visited cultural institution is Pinacoteca Vaticana; this large-scale art museum was founded in 1908 by Pope Pius VI. There are about 500 paintings in 18 rooms of the museum; unique 11th-century paintings and works of internationally renowned artists dating back to the late Middle Ages are among them. Not far from the museum there is the beautiful St. Peter’s Basilica that is also of great interest from a historical and architectural point of view.
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Among prominent historical monuments of Rome Castel Sant'Angelo, also known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian, is the most notable. This building is nearly 2000 years old; according to historical records, in ancient times, the mausoleum was a fabulously beautiful building decorated with precious materials.
In the early 5th century, mausoleum built on the order of the Emperor Hadrian was rebuilt into a fortress and lost its former beauty. Today, beautiful sculptures are the main decoration of the old building; it is now converted into the historical museum. The spacious terrace of the castle is equipped with excellent viewing platform for visitors. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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The town of Tivoli is rich in historical monuments of past ages. The scenic Villa d'Este and ruins of ancient temples are situated there. You should definitely pay attention to natural attractions too; the most mysterious among them is Mount Circeo. It is located in a large national park and attracts the attention of many travelers due to unusual caves of cruciform shape.
Colosseo Important natural sights are located in Sperlonga. Travelers are attracted to this picturesque region with ancient ruins of the villa that once belonged to the Emperor Tiberius. One the local caves is named after the emperor; travelers would have an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of many grottoes. Magnificent Colosseum and the Pantheon located in Rome are world-class attractions; it’s impossible to imagine excursions without them. World famous Musei Capitolini would attract fans of educational excursions.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Lazio and surroundings

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Public palaces near Lazio
♥   Palace 'Palazzo Barberini' , 22.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Papal Palace' Castel Gandolfo, 30 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Palazzo Laterano' , 47.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana' , 47.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Palazzo dei Conservatori' , 49.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Palazzo Quirinale' , 49.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Palazzo Colonna' , 49.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Lazio
♥   Basilica Cattedrale di S. Clemente I, Velletri, 17.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica Concattedrale di S. Maria, Sezze, 18.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Santuario Basilica di Madre del Buon Consiglio, Genazzano, 19.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica Cattedrale di S. Agapito Martire, Palestrina, 22 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cattedrale di S. Marco, Latina, 22.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica Cattedrale di S. Pancrazio Martire, Albano Laziale, 28.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Chiesa Pontificia San Tommaso da Villanova, Castel Gandolfo, 29.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Lazio and near

Tower Of The Milices

From the series “Falling towers and buildings”
Check on the map:   Distance from Lazio center - 49.7 km.
Tower of The Milices is located on the territory of the so-called Trajan's Market. This is a complex of historical buildings. Some of them are more than a thousand years old. Major reconstruction of the tower began in 1914. Their main goal is to prevent its collapse. Modern experts believe that almost nothing threatens the current tower. But it still needs regular reconstruction and strengthening. … Read further

Museum of Dead Souls

From the series “Strange, Weird and Unusual Museums Amusing its Visitors”
Check on the map:   Distance from Lazio center - 49.3 km.
The head of the church accompanies the guests and tells them the incredible stories about the ghosts. He notes that the deceased souls do not like human interference, and that is why the visit of the museum should be particularly careful and careful. The museum can be visited free of charge and the exhibits presented in it can be photographed, although the recording is absolutely vain. Until now, no visitor to the museum has succeeded in making the qualitative photographs of objects kept in it. And it is not the bad lighting or technical problems. … Read further

Cave Luperkal

From the series “Famous Stables of Ancient People”
Check on the map:   Distance from Lazio center - 49.1 km.
For a long time, the cave was habitable and then was rebuilt in a cathedral. Now you can see the fragments of the saved wall-painting and mosaic on the cave’s ceiling. In the centre of the design, you can see a white eagle, the main symbol of Rome. A great number of artefacts that were found there say that this cave was used by Romans for conducting certain cultic ceremonies during the Lupercalia. Thanks to that fact the cave has received its name. … Read further
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Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Lazio

Rome
Rome is a city with long history, so there’s no wonder why so many monuments of past epochs have survived here. The famous Arch of Constantine, the first mention of which relates to 315 AD, is one of the most striking monuments of past centuries. The height of the arch estimates 21 meters. Today it is decorated with beautiful bas-reliefs and statues left over from other ... Open »
Isole Pontine
Vertoten is the second of the two inhabited islands of the archipelago. Also populated in the Antiquity era, like Ponza, it was abandoned by its residents in the Middle Ages because of the incessant pirate raids. After that the inhabitants appeared here after the expulsion of the filibusters in the 18th century. Many scientists believe that in some impassable grottoes and at ... Open »
Isola di Ischia
Be sure to visit Aragonese Castle, which is towering on the coastal rock near Ischia-Porte. The first construction on the site of this citadel was built in antiquity, and in the Middle Ages, the rulers of Ischia decided to strengthen and rebuild the fortress. Though the fortifications have suffered from time and weather since then, they still haven't lost their former ... Open »
Procida Island
The abbey of St. Michael the Archangel is certainly one of the main attractions of Procida. This is the oldest building on the island, built in the 7th century by four Benedictine monks. Rebuilt in the 11th and 16th centuries, the monastery still towers over the island on the cliff of Terra Murata. Surrounded by powerful rocks, the abbey sheltered within its walls the local ... Open »
Naples
The Naples National Archeological Museum will be of great interest for each and every traveler. The museum was established in the 18th century. It keeps one of the richest archeological collections in Italy. A part of the collection consists of the articles discovered during the dig of Pompeii and other Ancient Rome cities. Dramatic art admirers will also find numerous spots ... Open »
Ascoli Piceno
The majestic Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo is located nearby. It is easy to recognize this palace because it has a tower of an original shape. The palace is actually a complex consisting of three separate buildings, each of which was located on a different street several centuries ago. These buildings date back to the 13th – 14th centuries. Today, Palazzo dei Capitani del ... Open »
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