Lago di Bracciano Travel Guide

  Scenic view walking down from...
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  • Scenic view walking down from Bracciano's Castle
      Scenic view walking down from...
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  • View of Anguillara from the Lake
      View of Anguillara from the Lake
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  •   Sports & Outdoors
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  • Ferry Boat at Bracciano dock
      Ferry Boat at Bracciano dock
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  • Lakeside at Bracciano - and this was Ferragosta!
      Lakeside at Bracciano - and this was...
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Pro

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  Excellent swimming & sailing in clean waters 


Con

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  Dirty at times, especially in the beginning of the summer. 


In a nutshell

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  Lovely, quaint medieval town by the Lake Bracciano 

 

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Spectator sports at Lakeside

Spectator sports at Lakeside, Lago di Bracciano

 icunme Says:  Locals enjoy a full day in one of the many pavilions. 

Fun in the Sun on Lake Bracciano

Fun in the Sun on Lake Bracciano, Lago di Bracciano

 icunme Says:  This water is so inviting and, in contrast to the Rome beaches in Ostia and Feregene, you can always find a spot that is not crowded. 

Lake Bracciano Best Seen on the Ferry

Lake Bracciano Best Seen on the Ferry, Lago di Bracciano

 icunme Says:  The ferry boat ride to the three towns - Bracciano, Anguillara, Trevigno - is the very best way to see the lake and these villages. Each town has its own personality and you can explore them all. We had the most interesting tour guide, Elena, on the boat who had many tidbits... 

Castello Odescalchi

Castello Odescalchi, Lago di Bracciano

 rita_simoes Says:  There are guided tours to the castle starting every hour (it's not possible to visit the castle on your own). In august 2007, when I went there, the ticket costed around 7€.It's a very pleasant tour, with wonderful views to the lake, and the castle itself is very... 

Medieval Street

Medieval Street, Lago di Bracciano

 Jeannkelly Says:  Notice that the atop the passage are actual dwellings! 

Medieval Door

Medieval Door, Lago di Bracciano

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Medieval Walls

Medieval Walls, Lago di Bracciano

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The Medieval Village

The Medieval Village, Lago di Bracciano

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Odescalchi Castle Museum Visit

Odescalchi Castle Museum Visit, Lago di Bracciano

 Jeannkelly Says:  One of the must-see and must-visit in Bracciano. 

Visit Anguillara Sabazia

Visit Anguillara Sabazia, Lago di Bracciano

 baronedivandastad Says:  Perhaps the prettiest of the three villages on the lake, Anguillara Sabazia (or simply anguillara) is a real gem, especially at night time. Walking along its cobbled streets and getting lost in its cosy atmosphere is a very nice way to spend a summer evening. Also, you... 

The Odescalchi castle

The Odescalchi castle, Lago di Bracciano

 baronedivandastad Says:  Bracciano (the village) is dominated by the massive Odescalchi castle, which was built by the Odescalchi family in several stretches starting from around 1450. The castle had several important guests during its lifetime, including a couple of popes. It is open year round,... 

Hotels  

RECOSTANO HOTEL RESIDENCE: HOTEL

RECOSTANO HOTEL RESIDENCE: HOTEL, Lago di Bracciano

 ANNAD Says:  VERY NICE ACCOMODATIONBATH VERY CLEANA SMALL KITCHEN WITH A LOT OF THING FOR A SELF BREAKFAST VERY CLOSE TO THE LIKE A THE SMAL BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE TREVIGNANO ROMANO 

Restaurants  

SPIRITO DI VINO: WINE ....

SPIRITO DI VINO: WINE ...., Lago di Bracciano

 ANNAD Says:  YOUR DINNER IS ROMANTIC? YOU ARE WITH A LOT OF FRIENDS THIS IS A GOOD PLACE TO GO VERY SMALL RESTAURANT BUT VERY INTRESTING PLACETHE MANAGERS MARCO AND GABRIELLA OFFER YOU A TIPICAL FOOD AND A LOT OF WINE BOTTLE....AH ! !AH!! YOU CANNOT DRIVE AFTER ...CLSED ON WEDNESDAY ALL... 

Un'altra bottiglia: Tuscanian wine and food

Un'altra bottiglia: Tuscanian wine and food, Lago di Bracciano

 baronedivandastad Says:  I got caught by the volcanic (heh!) owner this place while strolling in a peaceful street in Bracciano back in June 2004.The interior is quite nice, with tables lined up at the two sides of a long room. The food is pretty good, with lots of inspiration from the Viterbo and... 

How could I forget this one?: Aperitivo in Bracciano

How could I forget this one?: Aperitivo in Bracciano, Lago di Bracciano

 baronedivandastad Says:  Well, the owners hopefully will forgive me. Anyway, it's the main bar in the main square in Bracciano. It's got a few tables facing the square and the castle, whose views make your aperitivo all the nicer to enjoy.Despite the fact that I sat down and got served at the table,... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Sail off into the sunset on Lake Bracciano

Sail off into the sunset on Lake Bracciano, Lago di Bracciano

 icunme Says:  You will see all types of small sail boats, paddle boats and windsurfing on the lake. The use of motorboats is strictly forbidden (exceptions being made for a few professional fisherman and the authorities), and a centralised sewer system has been built for all the bordering... 

Swim!

Swim!, Lago di Bracciano

 baronedivandastad Says:  Well, what else can you do in one of Italy's cleanest lakes?This lake is pretty nice for swimming since it's small enough so you don't get waves, motor vehicles are banned (with the exception of the ferry that regularly connects the three towns on the lake), swimming lanes... 

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 VERY NICE ACCOMODATIONBATH VERY CLEANA SMALL KITCHEN WITH A LOT OF THING FOR A SELF BREAKFAST VERY CLOSE TO THE LIKE A THE SMAL BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE TREVIGNANO... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Does anyone know of any self-catering accomodations in Lago di Bracciano? Looking to schedule some time there in early October. 

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A: Yes, try the Homelidays website: www.homelidays.co.uk. There are 11 options on the site for Bracciano, starting from E350 a week. 

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Swimming in the volcano

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 Like most other lakes in Central Italy, Bracciano lies in the crater of an extinct volcano. This is quite evident when you look around from the beach. Compared to other lakes in the area, Bracciano is... 

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Lago di Bracciano - 3 Towns - many choices

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  The eighth largest lake in Italy with a surface of 22 square miles it is the second lake by extension in the Lazio Region (second only to Bolsena) and one of the major lakes of Italy. It is a lake of... 

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An Enchanting Medieval Village on Lake Bracciano

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 I've always wanted to see the Medieval town of Bracciano along the Lake Bracciano and it's famed Odescalchi Castle. After 2 years of putting off the 1-hour trip to this place, we finally headed the... 

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.......silence NATURE is talking now..

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 THE MAJESTIC ODESCALCHI CASTLE,ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FEUDAL EUROPEAN MANOR HOUSES, ARISES BY THE SOUTHERN BANK OF THE LAKE OF BRACCIANO AT A VERY SHORT DISTANCE FROM ROME IS POSSIBLE TO VISIT... 

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Bracciano

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 Bracciano is a small medieval town, located 30 km northwest of Rome. It's famous for its castle and its lake, and was recently on the newspapers and magazines all over the world when Tom Cruise and...... 

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