Canale Monterano

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La tagliata etrusca per Caere detta "Il Cavone" a Monterano
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La tagliata etrusca per Caere detta "Il Cavone" a Monterano
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I resti della Mola della Cava o "Ceccarelli"
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Set up in 1988, the Monterano Nature Reserve protects one of the most representative and unspoilt areas of the "Tuscia Romana" between the Tolfa and Sabatini mountains (covered by another protected area). Wooded hills, volcanic gorges with typical vegetation and rare ferns, meadows and pastures with their typical plants and animals, crossed by a river, the Mignone, designated as one of the Sites of Community Importance representing the natural heritage of the entire European Union as part of the Nature 2000 Network. The protected area includes the remains of the fascinating "dead city" of Monterano, abandoned in the early nineteenth century, on a spur of tuff between Tolfa mountains and Lake Bracciano. Is no accident that the area has hosted the set for famous films set in the past, of Ben-Hur (1959) with Charlton Heston in the cricket Marquis (1981) with Alberto Sordi. The "dead" city of Monterano with its stately mansion, aqueduct soaring on audacious arches, splendid lion fountain by Bernini, San Bonaventura monastery and other more humble dwellings often built on earlier Etruscan remains is not just of great historical and archaeological interest, but also highly evocative. Thanks to the Reserve, this extraordinarily rich cultural heritage is currently undergoing conservative restoration to combat the inexorable degradation of time.
Hotel Traiano

Hotel Traiano

3 out of 5
via Fabio Filzi, 1 Civitavecchia RM
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Civitavecchia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
Rooms were a nice size,manager amd staff excellent,decent breakfast .Good,location

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

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Hotel de La Ville

Hotel de La Ville

4 out of 5
Viale della Repubblica, 4 Civitavecchia RM
Stay at this property in Civitavecchia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (942 reviews)
This hotel is right by the train station and the shuttle bus to the cruise port. Location-wise it is very convenient for our overnight stay from Rome airport to our cruise ship. Our room has a beautiful window facing ocean and is spotless. The breakfast has a variety of choices, and the dinning room ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

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Hotel San Giorgio

Hotel San Giorgio

4 out of 5
Viale Garibaldi, 34 Civitavecchia RM
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Civitavecchia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (996 reviews)
Did not use bar. Breakfast was not free.

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

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Casona Serrari with Swimmingpool

Casona Serrari with Swimmingpool

Lazio Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale
Stay at this apartment in Canale Monterano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rovine Canale Monterano and Lungolago Beach ...
Casona Serrari with Swimmingpool
Luxury Central Apartment near the port [Corso Marconi Boutique Apartment]

Luxury Central Apartment near the port [Corso Marconi Boutique Apartment]

Civitavecchia Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale
Stay at this apartment in Civitavecchia. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and housekeeping. Popular attractions Port of Civitavecchia and National Archaeological ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Close to cruise port. Large, clean accommodations.

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Luxury Central Apartment near the port [Corso Marconi Boutique Apartment]
Completely remodeled in 2022. Villa, panoramic lake view, private swimming pool

Completely remodeled in 2022. Villa, panoramic lake view, private swimming pool

Trevignano Romano Italy
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Trevignano Romano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Trevignano Romano Castle Ruins ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
Loved it, such a lovely peaceful villa with the best pool in a lovely area.

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Completely remodeled in 2022. Villa, panoramic lake view, private swimming pool
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Rovine Canale Monterano

You can learn about the history of Canale Monterano with a stop at Rovine Canale Monterano. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's countryside.

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sunset at Trevignano Romano

Day trip Rome in Bracciano, Anguillara and Trevignano Romano

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Day trip Rome in Bracciano, Anguillara and Trevignano Romano
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