Ciampino

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Ciampino, located in the Lazio region of Italy, is a charming city with a rich history and plenty of attractions to offer visitors. One of the main draws of Ciampino is its close proximity to Rome, making it a convenient base for exploring the capital city while also providing a more relaxed and authentic Italian experience.

The city is home to several historical sites, including the Ciampino Cathedral, a beautiful church dating back to the 17th century. Visitors can also explore the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Tusculum, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. For those interested in aviation, Ciampino is also home to the Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport, which has a long history and is still in operation today.

In addition to its historical and cultural attractions, Ciampino also offers a range of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Castelli Romani region is known for its picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, and charming villages, making it the perfect place for hiking, cycling, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll.

Food and wine lovers will also find plenty to enjoy in Ciampino, with a variety of traditional Italian restaurants and vineyards in the surrounding area. Visitors can sample local specialties such as porchetta, a savory roasted pork dish, and Frascati wine, a crisp and refreshing white wine produced in the nearby town of Frascati.

Alternative names: Population: 38.6 thous.Area: 5.17 mi²Coordinates: 41°48'6"N, 12°36'1"E

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Nearby attractions include: Gardagolf Country Club, Villa dei Quintili, Parco degli Acquedotti, Santuario della Madonna del Divino Amore.

4.5 miNW
Golf
Gardagolf Country Club, Rome
115 min walk • The Gardagolf Country Club is an Italian golf course located in Soiano del Lago, but the playing field also occupies with the municipalities of Polpenazze del Garda and Manerba del Garda; close to the Lake Garda in the Province of Brescia.
3.2 miNW
Museum, Historical place
Villa dei Quintili, Rome
82 min walk • The Villa of the Quintilii is an ancient Roman villa beyond the fifth milestone along the Via Appia Antica just outside the traditional boundaries of Rome, Italy.
3.5 miNW
Park
Parco degli Acquedotti, Rome
91 min walk • The Parco degli Acquedotti is a public park to the southeast of Rome, Italy. It is part of the Appian Way Regional Park and is of approximately 240 ha.
3.4 miSW
Church, Temple, Spiritual
Santuario della Madonna del Divino Amore, Rome
87 min walk • Santuario della Madonna del Divino Amore, or the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love, is a Roman Catholic shrine in the southern outskirts of Rome dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary that consists of two churches: an old church built in 1745 and a new church added to the sanctuary in 1999.
3.5 miN
Church
Santi Gioacchino e Anna al Tuscolano, Rome
90 min walk • Santi Gioacchino ed Anna al Tuscolano is a church in Rome. The church is dedicated to Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of the Virgin Mary. On 28 June 1988, this church was erected as a cardinal's title. The first two cardinal priests to hold title to this church were Hans Hermann Groer, O.S.B. and Keith O'Brien.
2.6 miNW
Mausoleum
Casal Rotondo, Rome
68 min walk • Casal Rotondo is the largest tomb on the Appian Way, to the southeast of Rome, Italy. A small farmhouse has been constructed on the top. The structure is found at approximately the VIth mile of the ancient Appian Way.
3.6 miNW
Aqueduct
Aqua Marcia, Rome
93 min walk • The Aqua Marcia is one of the longest of the eleven aqueducts that supplied the city of Rome. The aqueduct was built between 144–140 BC, during the Roman Republic.
4 miE
Park, Vernacular architecture
Villa Torlonia, Frascati
103 min walk • The Villa Torlonia in Frascati is a villa belonging to the Torlonia family in Frascati, Italy. The land on which the villa was built originally belonged to the Abbey of Grottaferrata, which donated it in 1563 to Annibal Caro, who commissioned a small villa where he spent the last years of his life, translating the Aeneid.
3.3 miNW
Park
Appian Way Regional Park, Rome
86 min walk • The Appian Way Regional Park is the second-largest urban park of Europe, after Losiny Ostrov National Park in Moscow. It is a protected area of around 4580 hectares, established by the Italian region of Latium.
3.2 miNW
Ancient Roman architecture
Villa of the sette bassi, Rome
81 min walk • The Villa dei Sette Bassi is an archaeological site located in Rome, Italy. The site is located at the fifth mile of Via Tuscolana to the southeast of Rome and forms part of the Appian Way Regional Park. It was the second-largest villa in the suburbs of Ancient Rome after that of Quintiles.
4.5 miNW
Golf
Acqua Santa Golf Club Course, Rome
116 min walk • The Acqua Santa Golf Club Course is an Italian golf course located along the Appian Way southeast of Rome. Constructed in 1903, it hosted the running portion of the modern pentathlon events for the 1960 Summer Olympics.