Location: Genzano di Roma
Top Things to do in Genzano di Roma
The 10 Best Things to Do in Genzano di Roma, Italy
Genzano di Roma is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome, in the Lazio region of central Italy. It is one of the Castelli Romani, at a distance of 29 kilometres (18 mi) from Rome, in the Alban Hills.
Restaurants in Genzano di Roma
1. Nemi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By Dominic W
Strawberry capital. Medieval village overlooking the lake. We had a wonderful afternoon. Corkscrew road in - over a bridge, through a curved tunnel and back under the bridge. At the far end of the village there is a path dropping below the walls to a cafe with views over the lake.
2. Ponte di Ariccia
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4 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By GiovanniandJenn - Chania Town, Greece
Great view, sunset, surrounding villages and the sea... a pleasant stroll. The bridge leads you to the Piazza della Repubblica, the main square of Ariccia.
3. Palazzo Sforza Cesarini
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By claudio d - Viterbo, Italy
L'attuale aspetto del palazzo si deve agli interventi effettuati agli inizi del 1700 da Gaetano Sforza (i Cesarini infatti, alla morte di Giuliano III non avendo figli maschi si unirono agli Sforza tramite Livia Cesarini, figlia di Giuliano III e inizialmente entrata in convento). Interessante la facciata che presenta le distanze tra le finestre che si accorciano man mano che dal centro si va verso i lati (in teoria questo espediente serviva a dare alla facciata un aspetto curvo, anche se a me non ha dato affatto questa impressione); anche il portale non è in asse con il palazzo ma con il viale che confluisce nella piazza antistante il palazzo (oggi via Don Giuseppe Morosini) e che una volta rappresentava l'asse principale delle "Olmate".
Il palazzo è visitabile internamente al costo di 3 euro. Con il biglietto cumulativo di 5 euro potrete visitare anche il parco, ma vi avverto che quest'ultimo non è al momento visitabile nel suo intero percorso.
Il percorso di visita, tramite guida, non è molto vasto, e le stanze visitabili non sono eccezionali, ma la guida è stata prodiga di particolari sulla storia del palazzo, delle famiglie che lo hanno posseduto e dello stesso paese di Genzano; inoltre tutti gli ambienti visitabili sono fruibili al 100%, nel senso che la guida ci ha fatto affacciare al balcone sulla piazza antistante, ai balconi che danno sul lago di Nemi e ci ha anche accompagnato sul terrazzo, da cui si vede l'intero lago. Finita la visita guidata si è anche liberi di intrattenersi nelle sale dove è allestita la mostra di quadri della collezione Hager-Sportelli.
In finale i 3 euro del biglietto possono considerarsi adeguati.
4. Cisternone
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Michael C
Very private one-on-one tour with the museum curator on the day I visited. Once the door was opened and I was allowed to descend the steep stairs to arrive in the cistern I felt as if I was transported back 2000 years. The architecture is amazing and he sheer size of the arches and entire structure is amazing. It's not just one cistern but rather three cisterns. There are 36 pillars that subjugate the various aisles. The plan is of a trapezoidal plan that is over 48 meters long. The cisterns were constructed in the 1st century AD and later used for the 2nd Legion Casterna.
I would recommend calling the museum (069323490) to arrange a tour. The cost of 10.50 Euros will enable you access not only to the Second Legion Museum but also the Amphitheatre, the cisterns, and "The Rotonda". Not only great access to the sites but with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Just know that they only speak Italian.
5. Lake Albano
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4.5 based on 283 reviews
Reviewed By glenuehlein - West Palm Beach, Florida
Lake Albano is one of the MUST SEE sights while visiting Castel Gandolfo. Words can't adequately describe the beauty of this lake - an ancient volcano. Photo opportunities abound here. I always have to get photos and selfies. This is really magnificent with the Mountains in the background! A MUST SEE!
6. Abbazia Greca di San Nilo
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4.5 based on 369 reviews
Reviewed By lorinhesse - Boston, Massachusetts
We came here in the evening and it was very nice by night - lit up beautifully. We got some great architectural pictures. Everything, however, was closed so we only saw the outside.
7. Lago di Nemi
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4.5 based on 391 reviews
Reviewed By RonL40 - Utica, New York
Stunning lake that looks like it has been scooped out of the landscape... which it has, by a volcano. Steep sides, very calm water, great views. Several villages surround the Lake & during a break from nature, you can eat like a local at one of the tiny trattoria. Great break from the quick pace of Rome.
8. Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By V581ZSdonb - Sydney, Australia
A most unusual church with an austere but beautiful interior. It stands on the edge of a precipice and if you are passing through, it is well worth a stop.
9. Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo
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4.5 based on 807 reviews
Reviewed By awjones53 - Anglesey, United Kingdom
Caught the train from Termini, very cheap but watch your timetable. Our pre booked English speaking guided tour started at 10.30 and big gap between 9.00 am train and the next available. Train clean, new and punctual.
A steep climb from the train station should help you loose a few pounds, took about 20 minutes but if not very mobile maybe there is an alternative route?
Security at the palace strict so take identity documents - as ticket details instruct you to do.
The Gardens are well away from the palace and well worth seeing. A good guide, as we had, is worth her weight in gold. Fascinating blend of the old and new.
The palace rather austere in a gilded, ornate sort of way. Interesting but also an extra 5 euro on top of what I had booked online. Probably my fault.
Lovely day out from Rome
10. Tempio Santa Maria Della Rotonda
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Goffredo P - Albano Laziale, Italy
l'importante è avere una buona guida, stiamo parlando del sig.Angelo, dipendente del locale Museo e sempre disponibile ad accompagnare i visitatori ed a dare loro spiegazioni.
Le origini si perdono nell'età imperiale e sono state anche delle terme.
Numerosi sono i reperti archeologici ben visibili nelle allegate foto.
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