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.

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Hotel Traiano

Hotel Traiano

3 out of 5
via Fabio Filzi, 1 Civitavecchia RM
$90 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$109 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Civitavecchia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Staff were friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Hotel Traiano
Hotel San Giorgio

Hotel San Giorgio

4 out of 5
Viale Garibaldi, 34 Civitavecchia RM
$84 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$102 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Civitavecchia. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great location on the beach, in town with good restaurant choices

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hotel San Giorgio
Hotel de La Ville

Hotel de La Ville

4 out of 5
Viale della Repubblica, 4 Civitavecchia RM
$114 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$135 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this property in Civitavecchia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (948 reviews)
Beautiful spot and view

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Hotel de La Ville
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Villa Esclusiva 7 Camere con Piscina 40min da Roma

Villa Esclusiva 7 Camere con Piscina 40min da Roma

Canale Monterano Lazio
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Canale Monterano. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rovine Canale Monterano ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
It is a stunning property. Beautifully renovated and each room is stylish and individually furnished. The owners met us on arrival and were very welcoming. The house is well stocked and had everything you could need. The outside area and pool gave plenty of space for a large group of friends. Views ...

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

Villa Esclusiva 7 Camere con Piscina 40min da Roma
Casale Elisa Country Hotel

Casale Elisa Country Hotel

Via dei Pini 11 Ladispoli RM
Stay at this vacation home in Ladispoli. Enjoy a free beach shuttle, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Castello di Palo and Spiaggia Libera ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
Very nice staff, large clean room. Location a bit difficult to find good restaurants not too far away

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

Casale Elisa Country Hotel
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
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Trevignano Romano. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Lake Bracciano and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
Loved it, such a lovely peaceful villa with the best pool in a lovely area.

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

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