last edited May 28, 2020
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Among the interesting sites to see around Rome within a hundred-kilometre radius:

Anzio
This fishing port/seaside resort is the departure point for ferries to the Pontine Islands. The town is also home to several World War II military cemeteries.
This fishing port/seaside resort is the departure point for ferries to the Pontine Islands. The town is also home to several World War II military cemeteries.


Castelli Romani
This small volcanic area south of Rome, made up of forests and small lakes, is home to 13 historic villages such as Castel Gandolfo (where the Pope’s summer residence is located), Frascati, Tuscolo, and others. It’s a popular outing for Romans.
This small volcanic area south of Rome, made up of forests and small lakes, is home to 13 historic villages such as Castel Gandolfo (where the Pope’s summer residence is located), Frascati, Tuscolo, and others. It’s a popular outing for Romans.

Necropolises of Cerveteri and Tarquinia
These are Etruscan ruins just a few kilometres apart. Both sites are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
These are Etruscan ruins just a few kilometres apart. Both sites are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Ostia Antica
This is a vast Roman archaeological site on the outskirts of the capital. In ancient times, it was the port of Rome.
This is a vast Roman archaeological site on the outskirts of the capital. In ancient times, it was the port of Rome.

Tivoli
Just a few kilometres from Rome, Tivoli offers two tourist sites: Hadrian’s Villa, a Roman villa, and the 16th-century Villa d’Este. Both are UNESCO-listed.
Just a few kilometres from Rome, Tivoli offers two tourist sites: Hadrian’s Villa, a Roman villa, and the 16th-century Villa d’Este. Both are UNESCO-listed.

Appian Way
This was the first paved Roman road, connecting Rome to Capua. Many remnants of this road can still be seen, particularly in the area around Rome.
This was the first paved Roman road, connecting Rome to Capua. Many remnants of this road can still be seen, particularly in the area around Rome.