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Culture of Lazio. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Lazio is home to unique attractions; Rome alone is full of interesting excursion sites. The most visited cultural institution is Pinacoteca Vaticana; this large-scale art museum was founded in 1908 by Pope Pius VI. There are about 500 paintings in 18 rooms of the museum; unique 11th-century paintings and works of internationally renowned artists dating back to the late Middle Ages are among them. Not far from the museum there is the beautiful St. Peter’s Basilica that is also of great interest from a historical and architectural point of view.
Lazio region is perfect for beach holidays, as there are beaches at sea, lake and even river. Each resort of the region has some unique distinguishing features; traditionally popular resort … 
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Lazio is one of the most visited regions of Italy; there are more than 3,500 accommodation places on its territory. There are original and refined hotels in every town, so discerning … Open
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Important natural sights are located in Sperlonga. Travelers are attracted to this picturesque region with ancient ruins of the villa that once belonged to the Emperor Tiberius. One the local caves is named after the emperor; travelers would have an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of many grottoes. Magnificent Colosseum and the Pantheon located in Rome are world-class attractions; it’s impossible to imagine excursions without them. World famous Musei Capitolini would attract fans of educational excursions. 
City tours, excursions and tickets in Lazio and surroundings
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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Lazio
♥ Palace 'Palazzo Barberini' , 22.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Papal Palace' Castel Gandolfo, 30 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palazzo Laterano' , 47.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana' , 47.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palazzo dei Conservatori' , 49.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palazzo Quirinale' , 49.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palazzo Colonna' , 49.9 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Lazio
♥ Basilica Cattedrale di S. Clemente I, Velletri, 17.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica Concattedrale di S. Maria, Sezze, 18.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Santuario Basilica di Madre del Buon Consiglio, Genazzano, 19.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica Cattedrale di S. Agapito Martire, Palestrina, 22 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cattedrale di S. Marco, Latina, 22.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica Cattedrale di S. Pancrazio Martire, Albano Laziale, 28.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Chiesa Pontificia San Tommaso da Villanova, Castel Gandolfo, 29.9 km from the center. On the map
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Unique spots in Lazio and near
Tower Of The Milices
From the series “Falling towers and buildings”
Check on the map: Distance from Lazio center - 49.7 km.
Tower of The Milices is located on the territory of the so-called Trajan's Market. This is a complex of historical buildings. Some of them are more than a thousand years old. Major reconstruction of the tower began in 1914. Their main goal is to prevent its collapse. Modern experts believe that almost nothing threatens the current tower. But it still needs regular reconstruction and strengthening. …
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Museum of Dead Souls
From the series “Strange, Weird and Unusual Museums Amusing its Visitors”
Check on the map: Distance from Lazio center - 49.3 km.
The head of the church accompanies the guests and tells them the incredible stories about the ghosts. He notes that the deceased souls do not like human interference, and that is why the visit of the museum should be particularly careful and careful. The museum can be visited free of charge and the exhibits presented in it can be photographed, although the recording is absolutely vain. Until now, no visitor to the museum has succeeded in making the qualitative photographs of objects kept in it. And it is not the bad lighting or technical problems. …
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Cave Luperkal
From the series “Famous Stables of Ancient People”
Check on the map: Distance from Lazio center - 49.1 km.
For a long time, the cave was habitable and then was rebuilt in a cathedral. Now you can see the fragments of the saved wall-painting and mosaic on the cave’s ceiling. In the centre of the design, you can see a white eagle, the main symbol of Rome. A great number of artefacts that were found there say that this cave was used by Romans for conducting certain cultic ceremonies during the Lupercalia. Thanks to that fact the cave has received its name. …
Read further Distance from Lazio center - 49.1 km.
Photogallery of cultural heritage of Lazio
Landmarks of culture on Lazio map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Lazio. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Lazio: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Lazio. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
