Set up in 1988, the Monterano Nature Reserve protects one of the most representative and unspoilt areas of the "Tuscia Romana" between the Tolfa and Sabatini mountains (covered by another protected area).
Wooded hills, volcanic gorges with typical vegetation and rare ferns, meadows and pastures with their typical plants and animals, crossed by a river, the Mignone, designated as one of the Sites of Community Importance representing the natural heritage of the entire European Union as part of the Nature 2000 Network.
The protected area includes the remains of the fascinating "dead city" of Monterano, abandoned in the early nineteenth century, on a spur of tuff between Tolfa mountains and Lake Bracciano. Is no accident that the area has hosted the set for famous films set in the past, of Ben-Hur (1959) with Charlton Heston in the cricket Marquis (1981) with Alberto Sordi.
The "dead" city of Monterano with its stately mansion, aqueduct soaring on audacious arches, splendid lion fountain by Bernini, San Bonaventura monastery and other more humble dwellings often built on earlier Etruscan remains is not just of great historical and archaeological interest, but also highly evocative. Thanks to the Reserve, this extraordinarily rich cultural heritage is currently undergoing conservative restoration to combat the inexorable degradation of time.

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"I enjoyed my 4 nights and 5 days of vacation at a small resort hotel in the countryside..."

AED 431 total

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30 Jul - 31 Jul

"Absolutely beautiful property. There were 3 couples and we all loved this apartment. It was spotless, spacious and in the perfect location for us to get to the cruise port. Would definitely stay here again. "

AED 1,937 total

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24 Jul - 25 Jul

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Cerenova. Great space indoors and out. The hosts were very kind in welcoming us and making sure we had what we needed. Short walking distance to supermarket and good restaurants. Great to be able to take the train into Rome and come back to a peaceful oasis!"

"Really enjoyed our stay in Viterbo amd at Paolo's place - a hidden gem."

"Very pleasant stay, everything you need is present. Good beds, good equipment for cooking your italian meals and nice fireplace. Francesco was a really warm host: helped us out when needed, had good ideas for trips in the environment!"

"My partner and I were traveling around Italy and were staying in personal properties rather than hotels. Because it was our first time in Viterbo, I struggled for a few minutes finding the street, but it was so easy once I understood the old city. I can tell you that in all our three weeks in Italy this was by far the most beautiful place we stayed in. The apartment is huge, beautifully decorated and perfectly laid out with one bedroom on one side and one on the other. The stunning kitchen is a...

AED 459 total

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22 Jul - 23 Jul

"Wir hatten viel Freiheit und Sicherheit,vielen Dank für alles !"

AED 1,707 total

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19 Jul - 20 Jul

"12 family members….our 4 kids, 2 daughter-in- law, 3 grands. Something for everyone..we were all in bliss!"

"Perfect spot away from the hustle and bustle. Easy to get to Rome and Florence. Quiet at night. Beautiful view. Plenty of restaurants near by. Absolutely loved the quiet nights and away from the noise of the city. "

"I would recommend this place. Close to the FCO Airport if you need a place to stay before your early flight. "

"Wir haben eine sehr schöne Ferienwohnung vorgefunden mit einem wunderbaren Blick vom Wohnzimmer aus direkt auf das Meer. Die Wohnung ist voll ausgestattet. Hinzu kommt, dass uns Simona mit vielen Leckereien überrascht hat. Die Betreuung durch Simona und Laura bei kleinen Hindernissen war umgehend, super organisiert und immer zuverlässig! Herzlichen Dank hierfür und die wertvollen Tipps! Passoscuro ist für uns optimal gewesen, Ruhe zum Erholen und nahe an Rom für Tagestouren. "

"The house is set at a beautiful location just outside Viterbo. It has everything you need for a great holiday, including a very nice swimming pool! "

"Amazing huge villa that was perfect for our family vacation. Super clean, zero problems in two weeks stay. Close to Rome, lake towns and shopping. Great kitchen for cooking for a crowd. Gorgeous property. Comfy beds. Electricity was expensive, as warned by others. Don't hesitate to book this fantastic villa!"

AED 757 total

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25 Jul - 26 Jul

"... für den tollen Aufenthalt! Das ganze Grundstück ist wirklich wunderschön und die Häuschen sehr gepflegt und sauber. Wir hatten rundum einen tollen Urlaub. Der Pool, die Aussicht alles perfekt! Vielen Dank an die Gastgeberin - wir werden definitiv wieder kommen :)"

"We rented Villa Bougainvillea for 12 nights and had a wonderful time! The kids were rarely out of the pool. The pool was a perfect size for four kids aged 4-13 and had a good cleaning system so always felt fresh. Rooms were spacious and with sturdy furniture. The host (A.) was quick to answer any questions on WhatsApp. Good with a car since the road up to the house is steep, but this is well compensated by the gorgeous view."

"Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet! Jaqueline war sehr freundlich und stand für Fragen bereit. In unmittelbarer Nähe befinden sich Supermarkt, Strand, sowie Restaurants und Eisdielen. Insgesamt hatten wir einen schönen Aufenthalt bei Jaqueline!"

AED 977 total

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19 Jul - 20 Jul

"This home was everything we needed. Myself and 5 other girls are studying abroad in Verona and decided to go to Rome for a weekend and this place was perfect!"

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Hotel San Giorgio

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect restaurant was fabulous "

Palazzo Alibrandi

10/10 Excellent

"I highly recommend this property! Not only do the hosts go out of their way to assist you with everything that you could possibly need during your stay (car service, restaurant recommendation etc), but when unexpected travel delays occurred our hosts made sure we would have access to the property and an easy check in at 3am! Thank you so much - we WILL be back!! "

Villa Delle Palme

10/10 Excellent

"Probably the most amazing hotel, me and my wife I’ve ever been to. We came to this hotel to start off our honeymoon and without our knowledge, upon arriving, they had upgraded our room stock the mini fridge and left a congratulation note! We had to stop in town for a little bit after checkout and they let us leave our luggage there so we didn’t have to track it around the city with us. We are also Americans so we didn’t have the proper outlet to plug into the wall so after going downstairs, they were able to lend us a European adapter for the lenght of our stay! Hands-down 10 out of 10 experience we will return next time we are in Ital!"

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Casale Elisa Country Hotel

House with spectacular views of Civitavecchia harbor

Casa Cerenova: sun and sea bathing, villages, archaeological landscapes, food, nature

Medieval House built in 1200 in the centre! FREE private parking

Cosy Medieval Townhouse, between lake, sea, thermal baths, Rome, Viterbo, Umbria

RELAX apartment in the center

Casale Colle dei Pini

A home with effortless comfort & genuine Italian living. Near Rome, pool & lake

Nuraghe B Typical dwellings - studio apartment - Vista panorámica sul mare

Domus Anghelos ... in the Roman countryside

House facing the sea

Tranquility, relaxation? This is the right place. We'll be waiting for you!!!

Paradise home

Lovely home in Anguillara Sabazia

"Enchanted Home" Independent and close to the center of Civitavecchia- Rome

Panoramic Sea View Nuraghe C Typical Dwellings

Villa Bougainvillea by Interhome

ArtHouse Santa Marinella B&B (beach)

2 Bedroom Private vacation home in Santa Marinella

Country House near Rome

Top Canale Monterano Hotel Reviews

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