Whether you’re planning a day trip, a weekend escape, or passing through on your way to Tuscany or Umbria, the Italian region of Lazio offers a wealth of experiences that often get overshadowed by its main attraction, Rome. The broader area around the Eternal City is well worth exploring. As a travel advisor specializing in trips to Italy, here are a few of my favorite Lazian destinations that you won’t want to miss.
Palazzo Farnese
The village of Caprarola, just an hour northwest of Rome, hides one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Palazzo Farnese is a 16th-century palace in the green hills of the Cimini Mountains that seems to rise from the volcanic rock itself. A marvel of its time, it was designed by master architect Vignola for Cardinal Alessandro Farnese and functioned as both a fortress and noble residence.
