Bracciano rises above its namesake volcanic lake, crowned by the Castello Orsini-Odescalchi, one of Italy's best-preserved Renaissance fortresses.
Go in April to June and September to October.
- Province
- Roma
- People
- 19,000
Its ramparts look out over deep blue water ringed by reed beds and lakeside villages.
At the table in Lazio
Whole Romanesco artichokes with garlic and mentuccia, cooked head-down in a covered casserole until tender.
Slow-braised beef tail and cheek with tomato, celery, raisins, pine nuts and a little cocoa.
Cannellino di Frascati
Cesanese
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Where next
Rome
About 35 km as the crow flies. Colosseum, Vatican, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain.
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