The Flavor of Italy Country Inn’s location in the illustrious Tiber River valley provides ample opportunity for historical lessons and exploration to those guests eager to learn about ancient Rome and all of its surrounding areas.

Nearby Places of Interest:

» Malborghetto (walking distance) – site of a Roman battle in 400 BC during the reign of Emperor Constantine.

» Cività Castellana (20 minute drive) – City pre-dating Rome.

» Farfa Abbey (45 minute drive) – Famous Benedictine abbey dating back to the 15th century.

» Medieval Hill Towns: Sacrofano, Castelnuovo di Porto, Riano, Morlupo.

» Tarquinia (1hr 30 minutes drive) On the coast of Lazio just north of Civitavecchia, this ancient town is thought to be the site of the best preserved Etruscan Necropolis in the world.

» Bomarzo Monster Park (1hr drive) – A great day out for the kids just a few miles east of Viterbo.

» Rome’s historical center - You can walk through the ancient Roman Forum, steeped in the history of emperors and political dynasties, and visit the grand and imposing Colosseum.  Not far from the Colosseum are other attractions of the Eternal City – the romantic Spanish Steps, the gleaming white of the Trevi Fountain, and of course, the hallowed halls of Vatican City.