Roman Hill Towns

The Best of Small-Town Italy

Slide 1 of 12: Just out of Rome's grasp, the hill towns of Lazio are home to a kaleidescope of people and landscapes. From former palaces to quaint artists' alcoves serving some of the most delicious cuisine in the country, photographer Lorenzo Pesce captures the best o

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Slide 2 of 12: Exterior of a home in Calcata

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Slide 3 of 12: Dining room at the Palazzo di Cristo, Calcata

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Slide 4 of 12: Detail from the suite at the Palazzo di Cristo, Calcata

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Slide 5 of 12: Sangallo Fortress, home of the Museo Archeologico dell'Agro Falisco, in Civita Castellana

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Slide 6 of 12: Artifact in the Museo Archeologico dell'Agro Falisco, in Civita Castellana

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Slide 7 of 12: Jacuzzi in the Etruscan Cave at the Palace Hotel Relais Falisco, in Civita Castellano

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Slide 8 of 12: Paintings line the wall at Le Stanze del Cardinale restaurant in Palazzo Montalto, in Civita Castellana

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Slide 9 of 12: Ceiling detail from the Castello Orsino, in Nerola

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Slide 10 of 12: A local fills her water bottle at the public fountain in the Piazza Municipio, in Nerola

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Slide 11 of 12: Ave Maria gateway near the entrance to Tivoli

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Slide 12 of 12: View of the town of Civita di Bagnoregio and its connecting bridge

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