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Lake of Bracciano ( Lacus Sabatinus )

And 'certainly the most famous lake in Lazio, second in size only behind Bolsena occupies the eighth place in Italy. With its 57.5 square kilometers of area is the largest in the province of Rome, by extension, but only the second to 160 meters depth with her??. Almost circular in shape, occupies a set of hollow craters of the mountains Sabatini for a length of 9.3 km and a width of 8.7, and is powered by a small drainage basin and groundwater.

Its surroundings are a set of natural beauty, archaeological evidence combined with historical heritage, make the lake only the center of a tourist complex of exceptional value and perhaps still unknown. Moreover as for the rest of Lazio, near Rome is a bit 'overshadowed everything else, even if the "lake of Rome, the ancient Lacus Sabatinus had known since Etruscan times.
31.5 km along its perimeter are the three coastal centers, Bracciano, Bracciano Lake and Trevignano each with its own character and each worth a visit. Bracciano is certainly the best known, best known for the presence of the imposing Orsini castle overlooking the lake and the site already has traces of the Etruscan era.

What to see: Trevignano, the Rosa dei Venti ... and the sailboat!
The initiation of activities to boating is a collaboration between Stefano Bertoldi and operators of the Rose of the Winds in Trevignano club and sailing club for fans of the lake and relax. Besides enjoying the sunshine and fresh air on a beautiful beach, enjoy all the services (catering, parking, locker rooms and showers, boat storage, etc..) you can get closer to the sport of sailing or make simple trips aboard our "Caravelle" of nature and sport for all. The activities are a first approach to sail and continue, possibly with their own boat or with our Laser Standard, to be refined. For young people who want to learn to kayak Olympic play in this case of an initiation into the fundamental conduct of the vessel to enable them to continue training in safety, water, (a little 'less clear!) With the Tiber, one of the many circles of the Capital

Air Force Military History Museum.

Not far away are finally Vigna di Valle, a town known for hosting the Air Force Military History Museum.
The Historical Museum was present through the section shows, the most important national events, military or not, and has created the traveling show "The Century with Ali", and historical photographic exhibition reminiscent of the centennial of flight in Italy, from Mario Calderara Centocelle first in 1909 to today.


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Getting there:
From Rome, take the SS2 Cassia in a northerly direction and height of Isola Farnese, take the Via Braccianense appuntodi towards Bracciano and Anguillara. E 'indifferent sguire directions to one or the other country as both overlook the lake.