Ariccia: Palazzo Chigi Ariccia - Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo

Tucked into the Alban Hills south of Rome, Ariccia is a town whose character is shaped by the volcanic terrain of the Castelli Romani. It stands above the Vallericcia valley, part of a landscape formed by the ancient Alban volcanic complex. Ariccia’s connection with Rome reaches back to ancient Aricia, which lay on the route of the Via Appia. In the central Piazza di Corte, Palazzo Chigi and the church of Santa Maria Assunta reflect the 17th-century work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini for the Chigi family. The town is also closely associated with Porchetta di Ariccia, a seasoned roast pork with protected IGP status. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Lazio connects regionally.

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.