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LAZIO
Lazio is enriched with landscapes, long beaches and vast pine groves, mountains and lakes, hills and plains. This region is rich in historical, artistic and cultural heritage. It has got Rome, the capital of the Roman Empire, the center of Christianity and capital of Italy. Towards the north lies the province of Viterbo, called Tuscia, rich in culture and archaeology. Medieval villages, castles and splendid Renaissance villas can be explored in this region. Viterbo is the best preserved medieval city in Lazio. Among the villas, Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola and the "Park of Monsters" in Bomarzo are worth a visit. Towards the east of Rome lies Tivoli, the renowned thermal spring of the ancient Romans, where the ruins of Hadrian's Villa and the Renaissance residence of Villa d'Este are found. Moving to the south-east of the capital, leads to the region of Ciociaria. Around the mountains of Lazio lies Rieti, a city full of evidences of the medieval ages.
There are volcanic lakes, green hills rolling to the beaches, Appenine Mountains and natural parks to be explored in Lazio. Lazio's coastline is composed of long beaches and beautiful reefs. Ostia is Rome's most popular beach and is always crowded. When going take the coastal road that goes from Ostia to Anzio, passing by sand dunes and fishing huts. The most fascinating area of coastline is located to the south, the location of Circeo National Park, which is full of oak forests, coastal lakes and sand dunes. Other interesting locations are Terracina, Sperlonga and Gaeta, picturesque sea-facing villages which have become attractive sea resorts. The territory to the north of Rome is covered by woodland and includes three splendid volcanic lakes. Lake Bolsena and Lake Bracciano are best for water sports. Lake Vico is famous for canoeing, hiking, cycling and horse riding tours and even bird watching. The National Park of Gran Sasso and Laga Mountains are located near Rieti. This park has the highest summit of the Apennine Mountains (2915 meters). Thermal baths are there to cure from illness. These thermal baths are formed due to volcanic eruption.
Cuisine without olive oil, cheese and wine is impossible here. Vegetables and pulses are used in loads. Appetizers include the famous Bruschette, toasted bread slices seasoned with a variety of ingredients. Tuscia and Ciociaria residents use lots of soup, in particular soup with lake fish. Plenty of soups are prepared with seasonal vegetables. Pasta dishes are carbonara, amatriciana, and gnochi. Lamb reigns among the meat dishes. The most made cheese is Pecorino Romano.