A pretty pocket of verdant hills and volcanic lakes 20km southeast of Rome, the Colli Albani (Alban Hills) and their 13 towns are collectively known as the Castelli Romani. Since ancient times they've provided a green refuge from the city and still today Romans flock to the area on hot summer weekends. Highlights include the famous wine town of Frascati, hilltop Castel Gandolfo and the scenic Lago Albano.
Emperors, popes and ecclesiastical dignitaries built, among the lakes and the ancient volcanic craters, luxurious residences which are still partly preserved.
The magnificent natural environment that marks out the area is today the Regional Park of the Castelli Romani and offers numerous itineraries, on foot or by bicycle, not only for historical-artistic discoveries, but also for excursions and landscapes. The area includes 17 municipalities of eno-gastronomic excellences. Below are some of the most interesting villages.
The Castelli Romani towns are a perfect getaway from Rome – nothing is more relaxing than visiting bucolic hilltop towns surrounded by acres and acres of vineyards, olive groves and sheep while sipping on the local Frascati DOCG wine and enjoying an ubiquitous part of Roman culture: lazy warm days with friends in the country.
Tour operator Rome Like a Local will show you this region of traditional villages, lakes and hills so you can enjoy the pure air of the countryside.
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Travelcoup offers the following tour to Castelli Romani
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