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Beaches In Rome

Are you still here? When it's so hot you really have to take to the beach, and with that in mind, if you want to get some sun having fun with your friends, there are different options for you here below.

Fregene

Fregene is an oasis for many Romans.The sandy shore and the beaches equipped with facilities have always created a quite, relaxing atmosphere in the daytime and a festive, glamorous one at night. Romantic rides on horse carriages can be enjoyed the beauty of the park and visit the three shores of the Lake of Trajan. It is also an excelent observation point for bird watching.

Ostia

The nearst one is Ostia.It is not the best beach in Rome, but is really popular, during the summer you can find clubs, discos, and bars open all night long. For some beach clubs you have to pay an entrance fee which is up to 10€, and that includes a lounge chair, changing rooms and showers.The umbrella will be extra cost.Otherwise you can find the protected dunes of the Spiaggia Libera. If you get some time you can visit also archaeological area of Ostia Antica. The Pinewood of Castelfusano, in the State Natural Reserve of the Roman Coast cannot be missed for panoramic bike excurtions.

Sabaudia

This seaside town is considered a pleasant green oasis. All this area is considered part of the National Park of Circeo, a wildlife preserve. It is really interesting to visit the Villa of Domitian, which is considered one of most imposing residences of the imperial area. An excurtion by boat along the cost, will allow you to enjoy a beautiful panorama of the grottoes arround there.The most famous are Blue Grotto ( not one in Capri), the Grotto of the Goats and Grotto of the Fassellone.

Sperlonga

The sea Sperlonga is one of the cleanest sea in Italy and the surrounding natural oases and parks are the treasures of a landscape that has remaind still intact. Sperlonga offers also refined woodwork, wood inlay and wood mosaic that decorate furniture and objects.

Torvaianica and Lavinio

There are different choises from the dunes of Capocotta to the beach of Riotorto, or Marina di Andrea and the famous Lido delle Sirene and the Lido di Enea.

Trip out of town

Pompeii

It offers the bets look anywhere at what life in Rome must have been like 2,000 years ago. A thriving commercial port of 20,000, Pompeii grew from Greek and Etruscan roots to become an important Roman city.Then it was buried under 30 feet of hot mud and volcanic ash.

Trips To The Province

Ostia Antica

If you have half day free, you can visit the archaeological area of Ostia Antica. The main attraction of the ruins is the Square of the Guilds and the Theatre. It is really recommended.

The Castelli Romani

We suggest a picturesque itinerary through locations rich in history and artistic value in the splendid area of Colli Albani. Bordered by the two volcanic lakes of Albano and Nemi, the area is best known as 'Castelli Romani', a series of villages well known for their characteristic eating places or inns, also called 'fraschette'. Specialities of the area are tasty 'porchetta' (roasted pig), fragrant bread, delicious biscuits and, the white wine of Castelli appriciated all over the world. The Castelli Romani, therefore, offer not only good food, but also beautiful panoramic views.

Tivoli

What to see among History, Monuments and Art Works
Tivoli dominates the Roman planesfrom the top of the western slopes of the Tiburtine Mountains; its positions near the Aniene river great falls, favoured the construction of important and attractive establishments. The old Latin village Tibur, founded according to tradition in 1215 B.C., was probably situated on the Acropolis; in the IV century B.C. it fell under the influence of Rome to which it was connected by the Tiburtina Road. With the fall of the Roman Empire, Tivoli become a Medieval little town that throughout the centuries was enriched with valuables buildings such as Arengo Palace, the Council Tower, St. Michael Church, St. Peter of the Mercy Church, S. Silvestro Church, the Tower-Houses used for habitation and defence, and the Santa Maria Maggiore Church. The most important monuments over there are:

Villa d'Este
In 1550 cardinal Ippolito d'Este, then governor, built under the project of Pirro Ligorio, the Villa of Este rich with more than 500 fountains fed by the Aniene river.
Tel 0774 335850
Price 6,50€
How to get there? Metro B to Ponte Mammolo, then take local blue Cotral bus to Tivoli.

Hadrian's Villa It represents a cuturale tourist itinerary of great interest; projected and built by Emperor Hadrian in the II century D.C., it's the largest imperial roman Villa, rich with monuments, roads, baths, libraries, theatre, temples and evocative water mirrors.
Tel 0774 382733
Price 6,50€
How to get there? Metro B to Ponte Mammolo, then take blue Cotral bus to Villa Adriana.

Villas and Gardens

Since its most ancient times, Rome has been characterised by presence of vast green areas. After the arrive of the Greek culture in the 2nd B.C, it became the vogue for rich and noble Romans to attach their names to sumptuous gardens, called Horti. Between the 16th and 18th centuries popes, cardinals and aristocrats vied with each other to achieve the richest and most beautiful villas in Rome. Unfortunately, during the 19th century many of these villas were destroyed or altered to make way for the new quarters of Rome the Capital.

Garden of Orange Trees

It is a small garden where the fortress of the Savelli family stood in the Middle Ages. The citrus fruit in it were placed here in 1932 in commemoration of the Spanish orange tree brought to Rome by St. Dominic in 1220. This tree, according to tradition the first planted in Italy, still miraculously exist in the garden of the monastery of Santa Sabina and can be seen through a hole in the wall of the church portico.

Villa Ada

A little bit far from the centre, but really popular for the Romans.

Villa Aldobrandini

It is a small villa with a great view, provides a quite panorama in the heart of the city. Pretty close to via Nazionale.

Villa Borghese

It is one of the most renowned villas in Rome, ordered by Cardinal Scipione Borghese in the early 17th century.The Roman poet Belli praised the generosity of the prince who, in the late 19th century, allowed the people to gather in the large Piazza di Siena for the famouse 'Festa delle Ottobrate', during which there was singing, dancing, and food to eat.The most romantic place on the villa grounds is undoubtedly the lake with its little island dominated by Temple of Aesculapius, the god of medicine, erected in lonian style in the late 18th century and embellished with an ancient statue of the god. A modern overpass connects the villa to the Pincio, the first public garden planned in Rome as desired bu Napoleon, who would have liked to celebrated himself in the new Jardin du Grand Cèsar.As suggested by Mazzini, 224 bustus of famous persons were installed throughout the park, but they have been, and still are, too often the targets of vandalism.

Villa Celimontana

It was created in the 16th century by the noble Mattei Family.In the past its was great not only because of the beauty of the place, but also for a custom started by St. Philip Neri in 1552:during the pilgrimage to the seven Jubilee Basilicas, it was customary to stop at the villa, where the Mattei family would offer the pilgrims a snack. This beautiful villa hosts jazz festival during the summer.

Villa Doria Pamphilj

, is the largest of the Roman villas. The original nucleus was created in the mid-17th century by Camillo Pamphilj, the nephew of the Pope Innocent X. This beutiful park has formal gardens and lawns is popular for runners and dog-walkers.

Villa Sciarra

In the early 19th century the last owners, Mr. and Mrs. Wurst, transformed the park into a true paradise, full of rare plants and embellished with an original sculptural decoration coming from an 18th-century Lombard villa.The enchanting place charmed and fascinated Gabriele D'annunzio, who set the duel of Adrea Sperelli, the protagonist of his novel 'Il Piacere', there.

Villa Torlonia

This beautiful villa and garden was Mussolini's family residence. The garden contains many exotic plants and different large trees. There is also a museum in the Casina delle Civette.