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Lazio region

Lazio region is situated in central Italy. The capital of Lazio is Rome. The land of Lazio region has reach and interesting historical past. The Eternal City of Rome, famous resort Tivoli, the main center of medieval monks meetings Viterbo are the heritage of Lazio. Far and wide there are numerous ancient monuments of history, ruins of settlements, remains in burial places, temples, basilicae, columns, fora, palaces, aqueducts, walls and public baths of Greek, Roman and Etruscan civilizations.

Wonderful landscape of Lazio is charming, incredible and picturesque. The territory of Lazio is washed by the Tyrrhenian Sea. There are three groups of mountains of volcanic origin: the Volsini, Sabatini and Cimini. Craters of extinct volcanoes are occupied by the Bolsena, Vico and Bracciano lakes. Another mountains are the Alban Hills, Ausoni, Lepini and Aurunci Mountains. The Tiber, the Liri and the Sacco (the right tributary of the river Liri) are flowing through the Lazio.

Gaeta, Nettuno, San Felice Circeo, Terracina, Sabaudia, Anzio and other cities of Lazio are famous sea resorts with good recreational facilities. Mediterranean climate with abundance of sunny days, sea-coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea with sandy and rocky beaches, pellucid and warm sea-water are the best conditions for relaxation. Tourists often spend their holidays here and combine rest in the beach with excursions to Rome or other popular cities of Italy.

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Rome (Roma)
Rome is the very place which can't be compared with any other. You can travel through many places in the whole world and be sure you won't find any place which would impress you so much! Rome is the most ancient centre of Christianity and classic art. Its history is so rich and so various. Rome is a real legend and if you want to come closer to it, you should be here!
 
Porto di Taranto Taranto
Taranto is located in southeastern region of Italy in Apulia. Taranto is rather important trade and commercial port and the main naval base of Italy.
 
Sicily
If you want to feel the spirit of passion and sensuality then move to Sicily! Being a heaven for pleasure this island is a a sort of delight focus full of bright colors, people and feelings. Place of contrasts! Here you will see how architectural majesty exists side by side to poverty and misery, how the Sicily baroque is combined with the Greek monuments and Byzantine mosaics, how traditional cuisine is rich with various national dishes of different countries.
 
The Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua Padova
Padova is situated in the north Italy in the region of Veneto. It is close to Venice (40 km west) and considered to be one of main economical centers of the region.
 
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