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Ancient artifacts discovered from the Mediterranean Sea confirm that Neolithic pioneers were using sophisticated nautical technologies even thousands of years ago, according to European archeologists. These artifacts, they say, even help to explain the origins of European farming and the cultivation of agricultural mainstays from the Near East.   I...

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Perched majestically above the serene waters of Lake Bracciano, this charming destination offers visitors a perfect blend of history, natural beauty, and authentic Italian charm.From its well-preserved medieval castle to its idyllic lakeside setting, Bracciano beckons travelers to immerse themselves in its timeless allure and discover the secrets h...

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La Marmotta, an ancient lakeshore settlement submerged in Lake Bracciano near Rome, Italy, has captivated underwater archaeologists since its discovery in 1989. Now, archaeologists have located some well-preserved artifacts that shed light and insight into Neolithic and Bronze Age societies, including a settlement from the Early Neolithic Period! T...

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Bracciano is the main town on Lake Bracciano, a volcano lake north of Rome that’s Italy’s 8th largest lake. The medieval town, on a hill overlooking the lake, is dominated by Odescalchi Castle. Just a 1 hour train ride from Rome’s Trastevere station, a visit to Bracciano is a relaxing day trip that’s a good contrast to the city. Odescalchi Castle i...

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The night of San Lorenzo in Italy is approaching, for that day that falls on August 10 you can see from the earth the astronomical phenomenon of the Perseids. They are a meteor shower that the Earth goes through every year during the summer period . The meteor shower usually arrives at the end of July and lasts until mid-August with peaks of visibi...

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The Lazio region has given the green light to a plan to build a 33-km cycle path around Lago di Bracciano, a lake located an hour north of Rome. The project, which will connect the three lakeside towns of Anguillara Sabazia, Trevignano Romano and Bracciano, will receive funding of €300,000 from the Lazio region. The president of the Parco di Bracci...

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If you’re in Rome during the holidays, you may want to take a day to head nearby to Castello di Bracciano to attend what has been hailed as Italy’s largest living nativity scene. Known as the Living Presepio of the Orsini, it will be staged inside the 15th-century Castle of Bracciano, and set in the year 1481, when the fortress belonged to the powe...

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