10 amazing daytrips from Rome

While many people visit the amazing tourist attractions that Rome has to offer, just a few remember to step out of the touristic circuit and discover the many villages in the close surroundings of the “Eternal City”. These destinations together see far fewer foreign visitors than Rome alone gets, and locals still keep these gems all for themselves. The region of Latium, of which Rome is the capital, is located in the central part of Italy and it's an area rich in history. Unlike Etruscan Civilization, the Roman Empire and the State of the Church are well-known attractions of this region.

The result of such a mix of traditions and civilizations are medieval sleepy villages turned into fervent artistic hubs, dreamland amusement parks, several UNESCO protected archaeological sites, aristocratic palaces and natural beauties that all together make this area a place not to be missed. Visitors will be surprised to find out how much Latium is inextricably related to the past and present Popes that ruled, built and extended their influence over the region. All of our suggestions are within easy reach of Rome, by private or public transportation.