Life, in Italy, is also the commitment to keep old traditions alive in small villages. To me, this is one of the things that make my country so special, a place worth living in and enjoyable. Let’s see one of the Traditions in Bracciano, Italy. A Tasty, Unusual Sunday – […]
Lazio
Borgo Castello di Castiglione
The Borgo Castello di Castiglione or the castle town of Castiglione is located one km away from the town of Palombara Sabina. The castle is quite magnificent and is known to be one of the best examples of medieval structure. The building of the castle itself dates back to the […]
Farfa Abbey and Sabina
Just outside the chaos of the city, 40 kilometers northeast of Rome, caught between Umbria and Lazio, a jewel of greenery and nature, history, ancient monuments, rural and culinary traditions. Discover the Farfa Abbey and Sabina. It is Sabina, a land that derives its name from the Sabini people, who […]
Vitorchiano
Vitorchiano is a town and commune located in the Lazio region of Italy in the province of Viterbo. The town is located close to the cities of Viterbo and Rome. The town is spread over an area of 29 sq km and has a population of approximately 3600. Nestled amongst […]
Castello di Lunghezza
The Castello di Lunghezza is a medieval fortification that is located around twenty kilometers from the city of Rome. The castle is located in the province of Rome and according to various historians, it is located at the site of the ancient city of Colliata. History of the Castello di […]
Rocca Abbaziale, Subiaco
Rocca Abbaziale: The Fortress of Subiaco The Rocca Abbaziale is located in the picturesque town of Subiaco in the province of Rome, in Lazio. It lies twenty-five miles from Tivoli, alongside the river Aniene. The history of the castle is linked to the Benedictine Abbey which was founded in the […]
Lake Vico
 Lake Vico – Panorama  Legend has it that beautiful Lake Vico was created when Hercules threw his club into the ground and created a hole that was soon filled with water from a nearby stream. Realistically it is much more likely that the lake, which is surrounded by […]
FURTHER…IN THE CASTELLI ROMANI
Besides the articles, I wrote on the local wines and pork meat, or ‘porchetta’ of Castelli Romani, I would not absolutely miss the local king of the forests: the mushrooms of Castelli Romani! You’ll also find within this post an Italian mushroom sauce recipe with Tagliatelle pasta to make at […]
Caetani Castle
The Caetani Castle of Sermoneta Italy was built for the Annibaldi family in the early 13th Century. Designed as a military fortress, the castle served at the time as a bastion of strategic importance between Naples and Rome, though it also served as a noble house in its earliest years. […]
Holy Places in the Castelli Romani
While exploring the many beautiful things to see in Castelli Romani, here’s another category that you shouldn’t miss. Check out some of the most important churches of Castelli Romani, Italy. Churches of Castelli Romani Grottaferrata Abbey – S. Nilo The most internationally known is the Grottaferrata Abbey – Exarchic Abbey […]