Your Guide to Central Italy

Use this guide to plan your journey through the region. Click cards for official site information.

Vatican Museums

One of the most famous museum complexes in the world, housing an immense collection of art amassed by the Popes, culminating in the breathtaking Sistine Chapel.

Phone: +39 06 6988 4676

Colosseum

The ultimate symbol of the Roman Empire, this massive stone amphitheater once hosted gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. It remains an architectural marvel.

Phone: +39 06 3996 7700

Catacombs of Saint Sebastian

Located along the ancient Appian Way, these underground burial chambers offer a hauntingly beautiful glimpse into early Christian history, featuring ancient inscriptions and frescoes.

Phone: +39 06 785 0350

Roman Forum

Once the bustling center of Roman public life, these sprawling ruins were the site of ancient government buildings, temples, and markets.

Phone: +39 06 3996 7700

Uffizi Galleries

Located in Florence, this is one of the world's greatest art museums. It holds an unparalleled collection of Italian Renaissance masterpieces.

Phone: +39 055 294 883

Galleria dell’Accademia

Best known as the home of Michelangelo’s original David sculpture. Beyond this, the gallery showcases a stunning collection of paintings and historic musical instruments.

Phone: +39 055 294 883

Capuchin Crypt

A unique and somber site where the bones of approximately 4,000 friars are arranged in decorative patterns, serving as a powerful memento mori.

Phone: +39 06 8880 3695

Domus Aurea

Explore the remains of Emperor Nero’s "Golden House," a vast and opulent palace complex. Tours often include virtual reality experiences.

Phone: +39 06 3996 7700

Villa Borghese

Rome’s most famous park, offering lush gardens, a peaceful lake for rowing, and the Galleria Borghese housing works by Bernini and Caravaggio.

Phone: +39 06 0608

Baths of Caracalla

Marvel at the ruins of one of the Roman Empire's largest and best-preserved ancient public bath complexes, which once featured massive gyms and libraries.

Phone: +39 06 3996 7700

Palazzo Pitti

This grand Renaissance palace in Florence was the primary residence of the Medici family and now houses several important museums.

Phone: +39 055 294 883

Boboli Gardens

Located behind the Pitti Palace, these gardens are a masterpiece of Italian landscaping, filled with Renaissance statues and hidden grottos.

Phone: +39 055 294 883

Strozzi Palace

One of Florence's finest examples of Renaissance architecture, now a cultural space hosting temporary art exhibitions.

Phone: +39 055 264 5155

Florence Duomo

The icon of Florence, famous for its magnificent terracotta-tiled dome by Brunelleschi and intricate marble facade.

Phone: +39 055 230 2885

Orvieto Cathedral

A masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture, the cathedral is famous for its golden mosaic facade and the San Brizio Chapel.

Phone: +39 0763 342477

Siena Cathedral

One of Italy’s most spectacular churches, known for its black-and-white striped marble interior and detailed inlaid marble floor.

Phone: +39 0577 286300

Basilica Superiore di San Francesco d'Assisi

Part of the St. Francis complex, the Upper Basilica is a pinnacle of early Italian art featuring famous Giotto frescoes.

Phone: +39 075 819001

Spoleto Cathedral

Set in a dramatic piazza, this cathedral features a Romanesque facade and the final fresco cycle of master Fra Filippo Lippi.

Phone: +39 0743 44191

Church of Saint Mary of Consolation (Todi)

A premier example of High Renaissance architecture with a symmetrical Greek cross design often attributed to Bramante.

Phone: +39 075 894 2216

Etruscan Museum "Claudio Faina"

Located across from Orvieto's Cathedral, this museum houses an extraordinary collection of Etruscan and Greek ceramics.

Phone: +39 0763 341511

National Archaeological Museum (Tarquinia)

Housed in the beautiful Palazzo Vitelleschi, this museum is essential for understanding Etruscan culture and painted tombs.

Phone: +39 0766 850036

National Gallery of Umbria

Situated in Perugia, this gallery holds the greatest collection of Umbrian art in the world featuring masterpieces by Perugino.

Phone: +39 075 572 1009

Palace of the Popes (Viterbo)

Explore the site of the world's longest conclave featuring a loggia with intricate Gothic arches and the historic Hall of the Conclave.

Phone: +39 0761 341124

Narni Sotterranea

A captivating guided tour through excavated underground spaces, including a 12th-century church and Inquisition cells.

Phone: +39 0744 722292

Santa Maria della Scala (Siena)

One of the oldest hospitals in Europe, this complex features incredible frescoes and underground tunnels.

Phone: +39 0577 228811

Pozzo della Cava

Located in Orvieto's oldest quarter, this tour takes you through an Etruscan well and caves used for pottery kilns and cellars.

Phone: +39 0763 342373

Terme di Saturnia

Iconic natural thermal springs where turquoise water cascades over natural pools. Naturally heated to 37.5°C.

Phone: +39 0564 600111

Assisi In Quad

Guided off-road quad tours through the forests and hills surrounding the spiritual town of Assisi.

Phone: +39 335 152 4683

Umbria Culinary Trails (Truffle Hunting)

Join expert hunters to find "black gold" in the woods. Usually concludes with a fresh meal and local wines.

Phone: +39 342 754 0938

Orvieto Underground

Discover a city beneath the city. Guided tour of caves and tunnels used by residents for over 2,500 years.

Phone: +39 0763 340688

Anfiteatro Romano di Sutrium

Remarkable Roman amphitheater entirely carved out of the living volcanic tuff rock.

Phone: +39 0761 60001

St. Patrick's Well (Orvieto)

Engineering marvel featuring a double-helix staircase so donkeys would never cross paths while carrying water.

Phone: +39 0763 343768

Torre del Moro

Highest point in Orvieto offering 360-degree panoramic views of red-tiled roofs and rolling hills.

Phone: +39 0763 344567

Viterbo Sotterranea

Journey into tunnels used for defense and water management revealing fascinating medieval stories.

Phone: +39 338 861 8856

Terme di Stigliano

Ancient Roman baths offering thermal springs in a quiet natural park near Rome.

Phone: +39 06 9980 5927

Sacro Bosco (Monster Park)

Bizarre garden filled with grotesque sculptures of mythological creatures and a "leaning house".

Phone: +39 0761 924029

Marcellano (Presepe Vivente)

Small village that becomes a "living Bethlehem" recreates ancient crafts during Christmas.

Phone: +39 0742 90547

Terme dei Papi

Viterbo’s Baths of the Popes featuring a massive medicinal thermal pool used for centuries.

Phone: +39 0761 3501

Horse Riding Equestrian Nursia

Explore the wild beauty of the Sibillini Mountains and high plains of Castelluccio on horseback.

Phone: +39 339 453 6445

Palazzo Orsini di Bomarzo

Renaissance palace with frescoed halls built over a castle with historical connections to the Monster Park.

Phone: +39 0761 924021

Bolsena Rent Boats

Rent a motorboat to explore Lake Bolsena's islands or enjoy the beach area.

Phone: +39 0761 798967

Roma World

Immersive theme park experiencing ancient Roman life with gladiator shows and banquets.

Phone: +39 06 4041 1501