Although it is dominated by Rome which is home to an impressive array of iconic sights, there is much more to Lazio than just the capital of the country. It is well worth taking the time to explore further afield in the region.
Just a short distance from Rome and the Vatican, for instance, are the Castelli Romani – a lovely collection of little hillside towns set in a beautiful location with lakes and hills all around them. Civita Castellana and Tivoli also make for great day trips from the capital.
Lazio's beautiful coastline is almost entirely made up of sandy beaches and many times forgotten by tourists but never for the Romans who flock seaside in summer.