{"id":4614,"date":"2025-10-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uat.locautorent.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-rome-what-to-see-and-where-to-go\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:50:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:50:32","slug":"day-trips-from-rome-what-to-see-and-where-to-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/blog\/day-trips-from-rome-what-to-see-and-where-to-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Day Trips from Rome: What to See and Where to Go"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What to see near Rome: historic villages and archaeological sites<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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When talking about Rome, one immediately thinks of its historical and archaeological heritage but it extends far beyond the city\u2019s most iconic landmarks. If you\u2019re passionate about this side of the Eternal City, there are several nearby destinations you can explore.
\nTivoli<\/strong>, for example, is famous for its magnificent villas: Villa d\u2019Este<\/em><\/strong>, with its Renaissance gardens and splendid fountains; Hadrian\u2019s Villa<\/em><\/strong> (Villa Adriana<\/em>), the vast and captivating residence of Emperor Hadrian; and the Villa Gregoriana Park<\/em>, with its grand waterfall a perfect blend of history and nature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Ostia Antica<\/em><\/strong> is another mustsee: this archaeological site preserves the remains of Rome\u2019s ancient port city in remarkable condition. Walking through its ruins feels like stepping back in time, among ancient homes, shops, theaters, and the fascinating Thermopolium<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Also within easy reach of Rome is Civita di Bagnoregio<\/em><\/strong>, known as \u201cthe dying city,\u201d a striking village perched atop a tuff cliff and accessible only via a long pedestrian bridge. Its timeless atmosphere and surrounding landscape make it a truly unique destination, perfect for a scenic road trip<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A day trip from rome for nature and relaxation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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If you\u2019re in the mood for a more relaxing escape, consider the Castelli Romani<\/em><\/strong> area rolling volcanic hills dotted with charming towns like Castel Gandolfo<\/em><\/strong>, home to the Pope\u2019s summer residence and overlooking the stunning Lake Albano, and Nemi<\/em><\/strong>, famous for its wild strawberries and picturesque lake. It\u2019s the perfect spot for a peaceful day out and to enjoy traditional local cuisine in one of the many fraschette<\/em>, the typical rustic Roman taverns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Near Cisterna di Latina<\/em>, you\u2019ll find the Garden of Ninfa<\/em><\/strong>: here, the ruins of an ancient medieval village are enveloped in lush vegetation and streams, creating a fairytale like setting. Visits are only possible during specific times of the year and by reservation<\/strong>, so it\u2019s important to check availability in advance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Finally, if you\u2019d like to combine nature with outdoor activities, head to Lake Bracciano<\/em><\/strong>: a volcanic and swimmable lake surrounded by charming towns such as Bracciano<\/em><\/strong>, with its majestic Orsini-Odescalchi Castle<\/em>, and Anguillara Sabazia<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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We\u2019ll end our guide with a more unusual idea for a day trip from Rome perfect for adventure lovers but also great for families: the Monster Park of Bomarzo<\/em><\/strong>. This \u201csacred wood,\u201d dotted with bizarre and grotesque basalt sculptures, creates a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere. A truly one-of-a-kind place, ideal for a day out that\u2019s a little different from the ordinary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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All of these destinations are easily reachable from Rome by car: at our car rental offices in Rome<\/a> and throughout Lazio<\/a>, you can find the vehicle best suited to your trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What to see near Rome: historic villages and archaeological sites When talking about Rome, one immediately thinks of its historical and archaeological heritage but it extends far beyond the city\u2019s most iconic landmarks. If you\u2019re passionate about this side of the Eternal City, there are several nearby destinations you can explore. Tivoli, for example, is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6740,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"Day Trips from Rome: What to See and Where to Go | Locauto","_seopress_titles_desc":"If you\u2019re looking for ideas for a day trip from Rome, there\u2019s an abundance of options ranging from ancient archaeological sites to medieval villages, from natural oases to seaside destinations. In this article, we\u2019ll recommend some of the most...","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[207],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4614","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-one-day-trip"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4614","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4614"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4614\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6739,"href":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4614\/revisions\/6739"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6740"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4614"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}