Rome, or Roma as they say in the capital city of Italy is located on the Tiber river, in the central part of the country near the Mediterranean Sea. Rome is a city with more than 3 million inhabitants, it is the largest city on the Italian peninsula. It also has a history dating back over three thousand years and that is very evident, everywhere you go. The Roman Empire left its’ mark, so has Vatican City in the heart of Rome where the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church resides.
The countryside in this region is very picturesque with roads leading out to all the nearby regions of Italy. To the north you will find Lazio Maremma which is an extension of Tuscany’s coastal region. The north east is wooded with rolling hills and the south, in contrast is dotted with cactuses and rocky escarpments.
Most visitors stay near to the capital city of Rome where you can marvel at the ancient sights like the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Vatican Museums. Don’t miss the Trevi fountain either!
One thing about this region which cannot go unmentioned is the cuisine. Rome and Lazio probably offer the finest Italian cuisine, not only pizza and pasta but regional food from all over Italy and of course like any big city, there is plenty of international food available.
If you are searching for holiday rental accommodation in Rome and Lazio, relax, this region is well developed for tourism and there is an extensive choice of holiday rental accommodation including ski chalets, studios, apartments, villas, duplexes, townhouses, farmhouses and even mansions, to provide you with perfect holiday accommodation facilities. Find a suitable holiday home in this region of Italy and book direct with the owner. If you prefer self catering accommodation there are plenty of choices, otherwise you can choose from Italian bed and breakfast or hotel accommodation.
Why not visit Rome for a city break, it is a great venue for romanttic sightseeing. |
