They say “all roads lead to Rome”, however the central location of the Italian capital makes it a perfect departure point for day trips in the Lazio region or overnight stays in nearby Abruzzo, Campania, Tuscany and Umbria.

The 30 destinations, listed here in alphabetical order, are located between Florence to the north or Rome and Naples to the south. Our suggestions include hilltop towns, art cities, deserted villages, lakes and hot springs, beach resorts, mountain retreats, nature reserves, archaeological sites and even an island.