In the middle of Italy lies the region of Lazio. Inland, Lazio is bordered by the regions of Tuscany, Umbria Abruzzo, Molise and Campania and on the left by the Tyrrhenian Sea. The region is best known for its capital, Rome, which is a shame. Lazio has so much more to offer and is not yet well known as a tourist destination. Time to dive in here.
Did you know that most of Lazio is made up of volcanic rock? Like the Campania region, many towns and villages are built on volcanic peat stone, think Cività di Bagnoregio, for example. Beautiful to visit!
Lazio is divided into five provinces, shown below including the main cities
Regional cuisine in Lazio is mainly determined by the capital city of Rome. And that, in fact, has long ceased to be regional. Rome is bursting with different cultures and influences from other parts of Italy and the rest of the world.
The Italian dishes spaghetti alla carbonara, spaghetti alla puttanesca and bucattini all’amatriciana are standard on the menu at many trattorie and osterie. All three have their origins in the Lazio region. The Romans also claim to have invented the dish Bruschetta: crusty toasted bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
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