Visit the Castelli Romani

The name of Castelli Romani indicates a group of villages in the Alban Hills located a short distance from Rome. The territory of the Castelli Romani is an area of volcanic nature, originating from the collapse of the Lazio Volcano some hundreds of thousands of years ago. The main mouth of the Laziale Volcano occupied the entire internal area of the Castles: it later collapsed giving rise to various secondary mouths, most of which today are crystalline bodies of water. One of the most beautiful villages in the area is Castel Gandolfo, the summer residence of the Popes, from which it is possible to enjoy a breathtaking view, as it stands on the top of the old crater. Ariccia is another stop not to be missed, especially for its culinary treasures: its renowned and delicious porchetta is appreciated everywhere! The best porchetta can be tasted in the fraschette, typical taverns of the place where it is still prepared in the traditional way. Nemi is another enchanting village located on the top of an old crater, from which it is possible to enjoy a wonderful view of a lake (in which two ships belonging to the fleet of Caligula were found, now kept in the Museum of Roman Ships). Nemi is a town renowned for its strawberries: another unmissable specialty not to be missed!