Hidden gems in Lazio

Explore a diverse collection of Lazio's lesser-known landmarks, from the medieval ruins and botanical diversity of the Garden of Ninfa to the esoteric, mosaic-covered sculptures of Niki de Saint Phalle’s Tarot Garden. In Rome, the Area Sacra at Argentina Square reveals four Republican-era temples, while the Museum of the Souls of Purgatory displays unique relics within a Neo-Gothic church. The collection also includes the vast archaeological complex of the Villa of the Quintilii, an imperial estate once so grand it led to the execution of its original owners by Emperor Commodus.

Hidden Gems — Map

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Garden of Ninfa

The Garden of Ninfa is a garden in the territory of Cisterna di Latina, in the province of Latina, central Italy.

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The Tarot Gardens

The Tarot Garden is a sculpture garden based on the esoteric tarot, created by the French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle in Pescia…

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Argentina Square

Archaeological site featuring four ancient temples from the Roman Republic and Imperial periods with well-preserved ruins.

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Museum of the Souls of Purgatory

This neogothic church, consecrated in 1921, may not be the oldest or the most breath-taking in Rome, however, it is certainly worth a visit.

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Villa of the Quintilii

Take a good look at these ruins. Once, they were a magnificent villa of the noble Roman Quintilii family.

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