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Things to see in Lazio: historic places

In Lazio the atlas lists 3,651 historic places: 1,796 archaeological sites, 571 museums and 447 historic villas and palaces and more.

The richest areas are the province of Roma (2,393), the province of Viterbo (533) and the province of Latina (321).

By date of construction, the most common period is the Modern era (45% of dated places) and Antiquity (27% of dated places).

Of these, 191 list opening hours, 60 have free entry and 46 are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • 1,517with photo
  • 1,855with description
  • 191with opening hours
  • 123free entry
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What to see in Lazio: frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Lazio?

Among the best-documented historic places in Lazio are Castle of the Holy Angel (Rome), Colosseum (Rome), Galleria Borghese (Rome), Palazzo Venezia (Rome) and Abbey of Monte Cassino (Cassino).

How many historic places are there in Lazio?

The atlas lists 3,651 historic places in Lazio: 1,796 archaeological sites, 571 museums, 447 historic villas and palaces, 283 fortresses and towers, 261 castles, 191 abbeys and monasteries, 60 historic theatres, 27 historic villages and 15 lighthouses.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Lazio?

The places we list belong to: Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura, Via Appia. Regina Viarum, Etruscan Necropolises of Cerveteri and Tarquinia, Villa Adriana (Tivoli) and Villa d'Este, Tivoli.

Which historic places in Lazio can you visit for free?

Free entry (always, or on the first Sunday of the month) at Castle of the Holy Angel (Rome), Colosseum (Rome), Galleria Borghese (Rome), Baths of Caracalla (Rome) and National Etruscan Museum (Rome) and 118 more. Check the conditions on the official website.