Day Trips from Rome
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Tivoli
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Tivoli is a town and comune in Lazio, 30 kilometres north-east of Rome, at the falls of the Aniene river where it issues from the Sabine hills. The city offers a wide view over the Roman Campagna and is a perfect town to visit for half a day - a day from Rome. You can admire so many beautiful villas and gardens here, not to mention it has been the scenery of many films, including the Lizzie McGuire Movie
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Civita di Bagnoregio
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Orvieto
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Orvieto is a perfect day trip from Rome. Located about an hour away from Rome, enjoy the charming and breathtaking town. Take the funicular up to the center of Orvieto, explore the Pozzo della Cava, the Pozzo di San Patrizio, and admire the views from the Communal Gardens of Orvieto.
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Lake Albano
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While it's best to arrive here with a car, another option could be to take the train from Rome to Castel Gandolfo, 25km southeast of Rome. You can visit the lake, take a walk around it, have some lunch, go swimming, or even go kayaking!
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Castel Gandolfo
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You can easily take a train to Castel Gandolfo from Rome, and so it makes for a wonderful day trip. The town itself is charming and has amazing views of Lake Albano. Make sure to visit the Papal Palace and gardens. If you are a fan of art history discover the Museo Diocesano as well.
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Beach Trips:

Ostia
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The closet beach town from Rome, Ostia is a great option if you need a quick day trip. It’s accessible by the metro line B, with a quick change the San Paolo stop for a regional train. It will only cost you the €1.50 of your original metro ticket too, making it very economic. If you're looking for crystal-clear water, this isn’t the one.
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Sabaudia
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Sabaudia is a gorgeous beach that has beautiful, clear water
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Santa Severa
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