Northern Lazio - Viterbo and Etruscan Country of Lazio
Northern Lazio, just north of Rome, offers the visitor a rich landscape that has appealed to many cultures throughout time, from the Etruscans whose tombs dot the landscape to the ancient Romans to modern Italian holidaygoers. Here are resources and maps for travel planning in northern Lazio.
Ruspoli Castle Pictures
Pictures of Ruspoli Castle and formal Italian gardens at Castello Ruspoli near Viterbo, Italy.
Pictures of Ruspoli Castle and formal Italian gardens at Castello Ruspoli near Viterbo, Italy.
Photos of Villa Lante Gardens
Photos of Italian gardens and fountains at Villa Lante, Italy.
Photos of Italian gardens and fountains at Villa Lante, Italy.
Pictures of Bomarzo Monster Park in Northern Lazio
Pictures of Bomarzo Monster Park, a park with phantasy statues and buildings concieved as the Villa of Wonders in 1552. Bomarzo park of Monsters is located in northern Lazio, and is a great place to take kids.
Pictures of Bomarzo Monster Park, a park with phantasy statues and buildings concieved as the Villa of Wonders in 1552. Bomarzo park of Monsters is located in northern Lazio, and is a great place to take kids.
Map of Northern Lazio and Travel Resources
A map with suggested places to visit in Northern Lazio, including Etruscan tombs and museums, parks, gardens and interesting medieval villages.
A map with suggested places to visit in Northern Lazio, including Etruscan tombs and museums, parks, gardens and interesting medieval villages.
Fontana del Papa Bed and Breakfast and Cooking School
Review of Fontana del Papa Cooking School in a restored farmhouse in Northern Lazio.
Review of Fontana del Papa Cooking School in a restored farmhouse in Northern Lazio.
Tarquinia Travel Essentials
Ancient Tarquinia was one of Eturuia's most important cities. Tarquinia, north of Rome, is one of the best places to see Etruscan tombs and it has an excellent archaeological musuem.
Ancient Tarquinia was one of Eturuia's most important cities. Tarquinia, north of Rome, is one of the best places to see Etruscan tombs and it has an excellent archaeological musuem.
Calcata Map - Calcata Vecchia
Calcata is a small town in northern Lazio made famous because of its claim to having an interesting relic - the foreskin of Jesus.
Calcata is a small town in northern Lazio made famous because of its claim to having an interesting relic - the foreskin of Jesus.
The Royal Cardinal’s Route - Travels to Tuscany and Northern Lazio
Follow Cardinal Henry Stuart's journey through northern Lazio from the author of Affreschi – Exploring Etruria Mary Jane Cryan.
Follow Cardinal Henry Stuart's journey through northern Lazio from the author of Affreschi – Exploring Etruria Mary Jane Cryan.
Viterbo Province - Northern Lazio
Here's the portal page to great overview of the archaeology and history of northern Lazio by Bill Thayer.
Here's the portal page to great overview of the archaeology and history of northern Lazio by Bill Thayer.
Lakes, parks and natural reserves in northern Lazio
A clickable map of northern Lazio Viterbo province with ten naturalistic sites to visit.
A clickable map of northern Lazio Viterbo province with ten naturalistic sites to visit.
A Week in Northern Lazio
One traveler's Northern Lazio itinerary, starting in Orvietto in Umbria, which is also an Etruscan place.
One traveler's Northern Lazio itinerary, starting in Orvietto in Umbria, which is also an Etruscan place.
Barbarano, Blera and Vetralla - Small Towns in Northern Lazio
Get pictures and commentary on the northern Lazio towns of Barbarano, Blera and Vetralla.
Get pictures and commentary on the northern Lazio towns of Barbarano, Blera and Vetralla.
Etruscan Necropolis of Barbarano Romano
How to get to the site inside Marturanum park. "The tombs of Barbarano Romano provide the setting for Lappin's novel, The Etruscans.
How to get to the site inside Marturanum park. "The tombs of Barbarano Romano provide the setting for Lappin's novel, The Etruscans.
Etruscan Things - Etruscan Sites in Lazio
A list of Etruscan sites in Italy and resources for Etruscan exploration.
A list of Etruscan sites in Italy and resources for Etruscan exploration.
Information for Tuscia Romana - Northern Lazio
"Tuscia Romana covers a wide area in the northern Lazio, stretching from Monti della Tolfa as far as Monti Sabatini and Lake Bracciano." An introduction to northern Lazio.
"Tuscia Romana covers a wide area in the northern Lazio, stretching from Monti della Tolfa as far as Monti Sabatini and Lake Bracciano." An introduction to northern Lazio.
Marturanum Suburban Park
How to get to the Park and San Giuliano Necropolis (necropoli in a lush green setting with various types of tombs [well, pit, dado, portico] unique in the Etruscan world.
How to get to the Park and San Giuliano Necropolis (necropoli in a lush green setting with various types of tombs [well, pit, dado, portico] unique in the Etruscan world.