Part 1
Lazio, my region. A region of many wonders; a compound of sumptuous landscapes, ancient medieval hamlets, superb regional delicacies and ravishing nature. Bordered by the Tirreno waves and traversed by the central portion of the Apennine mountains, the region we’re about to discover will allow you to ride (either by car or by train) through unforgettable sceneries. A rich geographical array – surrounding lakes, along the beach, atop mountains, and through the hills. For a day trip (gita fuori porta, as we Italians call it) or for a few days, the places I hold dear to my heart and happily re-visited for you hold an exquisite amount of special highlights, history, food, and that peaceful atmosphere that in the city of Rome is often too hard to find. These places will not only steal your heart right away for their obvious beauty but also for the riveting traditions hidden behind them. Let the first part of this heartfelt itinerary, full of hidden gems and more well-known towns worth visiting at least once in a lifetime, begin.
Subiaco
With woods, rocks, and monasteries, where history meets nature, an enchanting place is ready to steal your heart. Crossed by the Aniene River, Subiaco is home to wonderful things to see and do, starting from the Monastero di Santa Scolastica (don’t miss the lovely gothic cloister), the Sacro Speco di San Benedetto, a striking Benedictine monastery carved out of a rock wall in the 11th century, with various startling chapels on different levels, the Rocca Abbaziale, a wonderful spot where you can soak in amazing views of the town and admire the Torre dell’Orologio (Clock Tower), the Ponte di
