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Treja Adventure, the adventure park in Rome

Posted in Fairs and festivals in Rome and province - May 5th, 2010

All the lovers of nature and outdoor activities will be happy to know that Treja Adventure, the adventure park on the outskirts of Rome, reopens.

Treja Adventure is just 20 minutes far from the capital and has 10 different routes, plus an additional 4 to practice, classified by difficulty: green for beginners and children, purple, blue, orange, red and finally black for the more reckless people.

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At Castel Gandolfo for the Festival of Peaches

Posted in Fairs and festivals in Rome and province - March 30th, 2010

After visiting the dozens beauties of Rome, would you like a day trip outside? Castel Gandolfo is the ideal place to spend a day in history, nature, art and good food!

Castel Gandolfo is known primarily for the summer residence of the Pope, Palazzo Pontificio. Less known, but certainly no less interesting are the remains of Domitian’s Villa, Villa Torlonia, Villa Cybo, Palazzo del Drago, Piazza della Libertà and the Collegiate Church of St. Thomas of Villanova.

The month of August is the perfect time for visiting Castel Gandolfo, because you can freshen up in the summer heat in Lake Albano and also because it is organized the traditional Festival of Peaches.

The beautiful town of Castel Gandolfo is in fact only 25 kilometers from Rome and is easily reachable either by car, or by train.

If you want to visit Rome and Castel Gandolfo, book your hotel in Rome!

Fairs in Rome: Fuoriserie

Posted in Fairs and festivals in Rome and province - March 19th, 2010

On the 17th and 18th of April there will be a new edition of Fuoriserie, the show dedicated to vintage cars and motorbikes.

Therefore all lovers of vintage cars have a wonderful opportunity to admire live different “custom-built” models, with two and four wheels.

The public will also have the possibility to visit some other extra exhibition spaces, dedicated to other vintage objects: watches, travel trunks, sportswear, accessories and more. (more…)

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60th Festival of the Roman artichoke of Ladispoli

Posted in Events in Rome, Fairs and festivals in Rome and province - February 24th, 2010

From Friday 9th to Sunday 11th April 2010, there will be the 60th edition of the Roman Artichoke Festival in Ladispoli.

The Roman artichoke is a vegetable Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), produced in Lazio and characterized by a sweet flavor and soft texture of the inner leaves. Much loved by the inhabitants of Lazio, but not only, the Roman artichoke is often cooked stuffed.

The Roman Artichoke Festival is an opportunity to taste the famous fried artichokes, and dozens and dozens of dishes made with this delicious vegetable. All this is accompanied by spectacles, music and a fireworks shows for closing the event.

Each year the Roman artichoke Festival of Ladispoli is visited by hundreds of thousands of people from all over Italy and the world.

To receive more information please call the number 06.9913049.