Glamour Goes Green in Rome

There are not many places in the world where glamour chic and nature geek can meet eye to eye. Italy, however, is overflowing with glamorous nature hot spots. Rome is best known for its Historical Centre littered with random ruins amongst its glorious sites. When you are on your first visit to Rome, the eternal city, it is an absolute ‘must’ to see Rome’s top attractions. If, on the other hand, you have already seen the Rome sites then veer away toward a lesser-known but equally fabulous nature travel location for a day trip from Rome. Rome is surrounded by a plethora of gorgeous green villages which feature medieval castles, lakeside cafés and fashionable boutiques mixed in with provincial folklore.

Trevignano is a just one of the numerous little towns where you can spend your day. At first glance this lakeside village with stunning views of Lake Bracciano may look like Lilleput, due to the strange-looking short doorways. Rest assured, however, that the population of Trevignano is normal sized. As you drive into this marvellous town, you will instantly be greeted by colourful variations of flowers which adorn balconies, terraces and walkways. The medieval architecture has been refurbished with chic, modern touches such as pink marble window panes and colourful stonework doorways. You can spend the day swimming in the lake with the swans, eat lunch at the picturesque restaurants and go shopping in a variety of local shops and boutiques or visit the local art galleries. The tea room serves high tea at any time of the day and is a delightful experience especially when the weather is crisp. It is the perfect ambiance to sit down and gather your thoughts in peace.

After the sun has gone to rest, you can continue to enjoy this village by taking a lovely stroll on the stony path that runs alongside the enormous lake. There are many cafés and a superb ice-cream shop on the northern end. The southern end, which you would enter from if coming from Rome, begins with the best lakeside restaurants which serve fresh fish caught in the lake, a variety of boutiques and the aforementioned tea room. There is also a pizza-by-the-slice restaurant with an excellent array of options, just north of the main piazza.

The majority of the people in Trevignano are well-dressed Romans who seek out a bit of tranquillity, but the low housing prices have also attracted quite a few Eastern Europeans in search of the quality of life that Italy is famous for.

Trevignano is the perfect get-away nature travel spot for a day trip near Rome. It is enjoyable for all age groups and highly recommended.

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