LAZIO
This is the emblem of Lazio
The provinces of Lazio are:
 Rome;
 Viterbo;
 Rieti;
 Frosinone;
 Latina.
ROME
Rome is the capital of Italy.
The legend says that Romolo was the
founder of Rome.
The date of the foundation is 21 April 753
a.C.
The most interesting places in Rome:
The Colosseo
The Fontana di Trevi
On one of its many bridges, young
lovers have chained padlocks
around a lamppost and thrown
their keys into the river Tevere.
The Vatican State, where
the Pope lives.
The castle of Sant’ Angelo
Piazza di Spagna
Piazza Venezia
In the Cappella Sistina you
can admire “Il Giudizio
Universale” by Michelangelo.
The “Pietà” by Michelangelo
represents the Virgin with her dead
son in her arms. This sculpture is in
the Basilica of St. Pietro.
VITERBO
Viterbo is located in northern
Lazio. The city is known as the Città
dei Papi.
RIETI
The province of Rieti is rich in
water and it is famous for the
Fonti di Cottorella.
FROSINONE
The province of Frosinone is
famous for its special shoes
called ‘ciocie‘. They are
typical shoes from this area
worn by old farmers.
LATINA
The Province of Latina
is one of the newest
provinces in Lazio.
Piazza del Popolo
BY GIADA
AND
MARYAM