Tuscia

Boat and fish on the crystal clear waters of this crater lake formed by an extinct volcano. Walk or cycle along the shoreline, snap photographs or try your hand at painting the scenic views.

An Etruscan set of ruins adorns the southern end of a sparkling bay where today you’ll find ice cream shops, pizzerias and lidos.

Spot an intriguing display of mythological and fantastical sculptures, fountains and obelisks as you stroll amid this 16th-century garden.

Visit this 12th-century Romanesque church, which dominates a square decorated with fountains, medieval monuments and important landmarks in papal history.

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Civita di Bagnoregio Museum in Civita di Bagnoregio. Amble within the gardens or visit the cathedral in this family-friendly area.

Take a tour of the rooms of this magnificent palace, built in the 13th century as a refuge for the papal court following hostility in Rome.