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What to see, do, eat and drink in the Castelli Romani all through the eyes of a local who has tried them herself.

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Food and Wine, olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, olive harvest, exchange,

Olive Harvest 2024: A Resourceful (and Slightly Lazy) Path to Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2024-12-11 10:59

By partnering with a skilled farmer, I finally harvested my homegrown olives, turning what once felt like an exhausting task into an efficient collaboration.

Towns, wine tour, history, grotte, tunnels, underground, castelliromani,

Mysteries Unearthed: Exploring the Hidden History Beneath Us

2024-11-09 10:09

Just steps away from our family’s Palazzo Jacobini in Genzano di Roma, lies an entrance where you can descend into a vast network of underground tunnels, whi

Nature, day trip from rome, lake albano, lago albano, castel gandolfo, La Pentima della Vecchiaccia, Pentima, Lago di Castel Gandolfo,

La Pentima della Vecchiaccia

2024-11-07 12:15

This stunning overlook provides one of the best views of Lake Albano and comes with its own thrills and legends.

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Capodiferro: Fish Restaurant and Lake Views in Genzano

2024-09-15 08:17

An upscale, romantic fish restaurant in Genzano di Roma offering a 180° unobstructed view over Lake Nemi.

Nature, Lake Nemi, Nemi, Castelli Romani, day trip rome, lake, Kayak, Matrix, Matrix canoe center, Matrix centro canoa,

Matrix Centro Canoa Nemi

2024-08-29 11:21

A new Canoe Center has opened on the shores of Lake Nemi on via Perino, marking a new beginning for Lake Nemi.

Towns, day trip from rome, Castelli Romani, castel gandolfo, Pontifical Villas, Apostolic Palace, Villa Barberini Gardens, Vatican Museums, Villa Barberini, Villa Cybo, castel gandolfo gardens, Pontifical Palace,

Apostolic Palace and the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo

2024-08-26 17:09

Visit the Apostolic Palace, the Pope's exclusive summer home and the Papal gardens in Castel Gandolfo while they remain open to the public.

Kids, Velletri, family, Nemi, albano laziale, Rocca di Papa, castel gandolfo, kids, day trip rome, day trip rome with kids, Things to do in the Castelli Romani with kids, children,

Top things to do with Kids in the Castelli Romani

2024-08-26 17:07

If you are looking for a day trip to the Castelli Romani with kids, here is my family's pick of the best things to do.

Nature, day trip from rome, nature, walking, Fonte Donzella, Maschio d’Ariano, Mount Artemisio, Acqua Donzella, Fontana Marcaccia, Hiking, Walking trails,

Maschio d’Ariano, Acqua Donzella & The Gorge: Connecting the Earth to the Heavens

2024-08-26 17:03

A magnificent circular walk, which combines small canyons, ancient archaeological finds and mysticism.

Nature, day trip from rome, Genzano di Roma, Lago di Nemi, Lake Nemi, family, free, nature, walking, Nemi, Castelli Romani, What to do in the Castelli Romani, Ristorante La Fiocina,

Lago di Nemi - Lake Nemi

2024-08-26 16:57

Lake Nemi is one of the most beautiful places in the Castelli. Here is how to visit and what to do.

Nature, Genzano di Roma, Lake Nemi, walking, Nemi, Castelli Romani, Hiking, Walking trails, Walk, Trekking,

Best Walk in the Castelli: Genzano to Nemi around the Lake Nemi

2024-04-29 09:42

The walk from Genzano di Roma to Nemi has much to offer: Two picturesque towns, art, stunning views of the lake, and immersion in nature.

Food and Wine, Velletri, Lazio wines, Wines of Lazio, Native grapes,

Lazio's Native Grapes Meet Resistant Vines

2024-01-05 18:24

A masterclass on Lazio's native grapes together with resistant vines highlight Lazio's potential not only to preserve biodiversity and combat grapevine disease

Towns, day trip from rome, Genzano di Roma, Castelli Romani, infiorata, flower festival, Genzano, festival, Italian festivals, Italian festival,

The 245th Edition Infiorata 2023

2023-06-09 15:29

The most spectacular flower show in Italy returns to Genzano di Roma June 10/11/12 with a program full of events. Don’t miss it!

Food and Wine, Nemi, Castelli Romani, Strawberry Festival, Sagra delle Fragole,

June 4th: The 90th Edition of the Sagra delle Fragole in Nemi

2023-05-29 16:26

Nemi's much anticipated Sagra delle Fragole returns on June 4th. Check out the program of events and how to arrive.

Food and Wine, restaurant, Genzano di Roma, Velletri, Nemi, castel gandolfo, Restaurants, where to eat in the Castelli Romani, Grottaferrata,

Where to eat in the Castelli Romani

2022-11-09 11:53

A list of my favorite restaurants and eateries in the Castelli Romani.

Food and Wine, Castelli Romani, Ariccia, Michelin star, Michelin restaurant, Sintesi, resturant,

Sintesi: Michelin Starred Restaurant In Ariccia

2022-11-09 11:38

A far cry from the fraschette of Ariccia, this modern and warm restaurant turns outsfascinating dishes that blend innovation and quality ingredients.

Towns, Frascati, Lake Nemi, Nemi, Castelli Romani, What to do in the Castelli Romani, Monte Cavo, lake albano, Pontifical Palace, Ville Tuscolane, Pentima, Genzano, top things to do in the Castelli Romani, Palazzo Chighi, Parco Castelli Romani, Papal Gardens, Sagre,

Top Things to Do in the Castelli Romani

2022-07-20 07:08

From wine tasting, festivals, towns, nature to illustrious villas, these are the very best things to do and visit in the Castelli Romani.

Towns, day trip from rome, Genzano di Roma, Castelli Romani, pane di genzano, Parco Sforza Cesarini, infiorata, pane, IGP pane Casreccio, Palazzo Sforza-Cesarini, Olmata, Il Granfornaio, Santa Maria della Cima, English,

Exploring the town of Genzano di Roma

2022-06-16 08:23

Discover the best of Genzano di Roma with this self guided walking tour.

Towns, Genzano di Roma, Castelli Romani, infiorata, flower festival, town festival,

The Infiorata of Genzano di Roma

2022-06-16 07:37

Stunning floral carpets color the city of Genzano during their renowned festival, the Infiorata.

Food and Wine, wine, jacobini, vino,

Jacobini Wine is Here!

2022-05-20 10:27

Alessandro and I are thrilled to present our Jacobini IGP Lazio, an award winning wine that proudly represents the territory.

Food and Wine, Genzano di Roma, Velletri, Nemi, Castelli Romani, albano laziale, castel gandolfo, Grottaferrata, wine bar, enoteca, aperitivo, aperitif, cocktail, Albano, miglior enoteca, best wine bars, best enoteca,

Best Wine Bars & Wine Shops in the Castelli Romani

2022-05-10 11:06

A guide to the best wine bars and wine shops in the Castelli Romani.

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Are you interested in visiting or exploring further the Castelli Romani? Want to take a day trip outside of hectic Rome, but are overwhelmed or intimidated by the choices and logistics? Need a local voice to help you with where to go, what to see and to discover fantastic places to eat and drink wine?

If yes, you are in the right place. Whether you live here, want to travel here, or dream of coming, I want to share with you all of my favorite places and experiences this magical area has to offer.

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An American Italian wine producer, mother, sommelier, food lover, exercise enthusiast who loves living in and exploring the Castelli Romani. More

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