Civita Castellana: Church of St Mary Major

Tucked between the ravines of the Treia River in northern Lazio, Civita Castellana is a town whose character is shaped by the volcanic tuff plateau beneath its streets. It occupies the territory of ancient Falerii Veteres, the principal centre of the Falisci, a people whose language and customs set them apart from neighbouring Rome and Etruria. The Romanesque cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore is known for its carved portal and Cosmatesque marble work, while Forte Sangallo, commissioned for Pope Alexander VI at the end of the 15th century, now houses the Museo Archeologico dell'Agro Falisco. Local ceramic production remains an important part of the town's economy. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Lazio connects with the Tiber Valley and routes towards Umbria.

Lazio combines the energy of Italy’s capital with broad rural and mountain districts in a way that reflects its position between the Tyrrhenian coast and the central Apennines. Rome is its defining centre: the Roman Forum, Colosseum and Vatican City place the region at the core of European history, while the Tiber runs through the city on its course to the sea. Beyond Rome, the Lazio shoreline, volcanic lakes and hill towns give the region a varied geography. Ancient Ostia preserves remains of Rome’s harbour town at the mouth of the Tiber. Discover how Lazio connects with central Italy by browsing webcams in nearby areas.

Among the countries of southern Europe, Italy stands out for its Mediterranean coastline and cities marked by the legacy of ancient Rome. The Alps form its northern frontier, while the Apennines run down the peninsula and the Po crosses the broad plain of the north. Rome’s Colosseum and Roman Forum recall the ancient empire; Florence is closely associated with the Renaissance, and Venice is built across a lagoon on the Adriatic. Food changes markedly between regions, from olive-oil cooking in the south to rice dishes in the Po Valley. Sicily and Sardinia add distinct island identities to a country whose regions retain strong local character. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Italy’s coasts, cities and mountains.