In Rome, I want to return again and again. This is an amazing city in which every stone breathes history. Sometimes it seems that if you listen carefully, the walls of the Eternal City will tell their own stories. However, it happens that Rome bothers, and the desire to escape from the bustle of the city determines the search for attractions near the Eternal City. That is why BlogoItaliano decided to find the most interesting places where you can go from Rome for 1 day.
Vatican
BlogoItaliano has written about the Vatican more than once, but we just can’t ignore it this time. True, in this case, you will have to travel not from Rome, but through Rome: the Vatican organically fit in the very center of the Italian capital.
So, if you are not a fan of traveling far, you can safely send your stops to the Vatican. Fortunately, it is easy to get to it by public transport. As for the sights of the Vatican, we dedicated a separate post to them: TOP-10 ideas for what to see in the Vatican.
Pompeii
Pompeii is located very far from Rome, but the place is worth it to go here separately. Who does not know the city destroyed by the volcanic eruption of the Volcano? Pompeii today is a rather extensive archaeological site and, given the time to travel, it is worthwhile to set aside a separate day.
During the eruption of Vesuvius, Pompeii were buried under a layer of ash
If time permits, then a visit to Pompeii can be combined with excursion to Naplesspending the night in the last. At the same time, if you choose Naples as the starting point, then our post may come in handy: How to visit Pompeii and Herculaneum from Naples on your own in 1 day.
Naples
The population of Naples - the capital of the Campania region - together with the suburbs is about 3 million people. This fact alone suggests that it is better not to watch Naples. Among the most significant monuments of the city are the Museum and Monastery of San Martino, the Royal Palace, the Chapel of St. January, the Campodimonte Gallery, the archaeological and National Museums.
In addition, in itself,Naples striking combination of ancient and modern architecture, neighboring everywhere. By the way, it is in the Archaeological Museum of Naples that you can familiarize yourself with finds made in Pompeii and telling about life in the ancient city before the eruption of Vesuvius.
An excursion to Naples is a visit to the historical center, the Royal Palace, the Opera House, the Umberto Gallery, the Castel Nuovo fortress, etc.
Details on how to independently travel from Rome to Naples and vice versa, BlogoItaliano painted here. And if you want to organize a trip with a guide or join an excursion group traveling along the route Rome Naples Pompeii (and not only), then this question can be addressed to Lele, about whom BlogoItaliano wrote in the article Guide to Rome: his man in the Eternal City.
Orvieto
The silence and harmony prevailing in Orvieto attract an increasing number of visitors, and the first impression of the city is an incredible amount of greenery, in which residential buildings are literally buried. Even a day trip to Orvieto allows you to get acquainted with all the sights, fraught with many riddles and secrets. Among the interesting places worth visiting are the Duomo, the Papal residence, the Etruscan ruins and the underground city.
Appieva road
The Appian Way - in Italian Via Appia - is an organic continuation of Rome itself. Do not limit yourself to a cursory review: grab sandwiches and enjoy a leisurely stroll or ride a bike along this ancient Roman road.
The tomb of Cecilia Metella was built on the Appian Way in the 50s. BC e.
Along Appian Way underground located the catacombs of Rome - burial times of early Christianity. So take the opportunity and visit them. On the walls of many catacombs you will see murals or mosaics on biblical subjects.
By the way, the Appian Way is part of the National Archaeological Park, and entry on Sundays is prohibited. So, it’s best to walk here on the last day of the week.
Tivoli
A tour in Tivoli is the best way to temporarily forget about sunny and crowded Rome. The town is located just 24 km from the capital of Italy and is known for its 3 villas and the castle of Pope Pius II.
Villa d'Este is famous for its fountains
Villa D'Este is famous for its fountains, working on the principle of difference in levels, the Gregorian villa is a romantic nature with magnificent waterfalls and fountains, and finally, Villa Adriana is the largest and most luxurious of the imperial villas of Ancient Rome that have survived to this day. More information about Tivoli and excursions here BlogoItaliano wrote in a separate article.
Viterbo
The medieval Viterbo in the Lazio region is just a storehouse of attractions. Viterbo - This is a unique Italian city, where the buildings of the 12th-13th centuries were preserved intact: the papal palace and the pilgrim quarter. They are adjacent to later buildings in the Renaissance and Gothic style.
The papal palace was built in Viterbo in the middle of the XIII century.
Since there are plenty of places worth exploring, many tourists linger in the city for more than one day. You can get here from Rome in one and a half to two hours - the time depends on the chosen transport.
Ninfa
At the beginning of the 20th century, the medieval village of Ninfa was turned by skillful hands of craftsmen into a botanical garden of unsurpassed beauty. It is located at the foot of a hill, the peak of which is crowned by the majestic castle of Castello Caetani.
Caetani Castle, Ninfa
So an excursion to Ningfu It allows not only to get acquainted with amazing plants, most of which are found only here, but also to see the frescoes of mythological subjects stored in the castle.
Continuation of the article Day Trips from Rome. Part II is published here.
