Rome
The capital is best reached by driving to Monterotondo and taking the train (full directions in the Casa Capena information pack). If you prefer to drive into Rome, a recommended route and a suggestion for cheap all-day parking are also included in the information pack.

The Eternal City’s countless attractions include its museums, galleries, churches and archaeological sites, the Villa Borghese park, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi fountain, Piazza Navona and of course the Vatican. Frommer’s website includes plentiful information to help you plan your visit.

Spas
Lazio contains many natural hot springs that were enjoyed by the Etruscans and then the Romans.

Golf
Rome and Lazio boast many fine golf courses.

Skiing
Terminillo is just over one hour's drive away and the Abruzzo National Park contains many fine ski resorts; Ovindoli is particularly recommended.

Shopping
Rome boasts a wealth of designer shops, reaching the peak of luxury in the Via Condotti, which begins at the base of the Spanish Steps. McArthur Glen has a new designer outlet village south of Rome – Castel Romano.

Lake Bracciano
40 minutes’ drive; a good alternative to the coast in summer (shown below). The wedding of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes brought Bracciano to the world’s attention in 2006.

Lake Bolsena
1 hour's drive; this beautiful lake is located in an interesting area. Why not visit Montefiascone, Capodimonte and the amazing Bomarzo Parco dei Mostri with its grotesque statues? This garden of monstrous sculptures was created in the 16th century and was intended not to please but to astonish. It has inspired numerous artists and writers, including Salvador Dali and Jean Cocteau.

Calcata
30 minutes’ drive; a fine example of a walled medieval village that has attracted a community of artists and contains interesting and quirky shops.

Monthly average weather conditions for Rome