Bracciano, a splendid Italian town situated halfway between Rome and Viterbo, unites the beauty and tranquility of its protected natural endowments with the fascinating, mysterious aspects of its beyond-millenary history. Bracciano is built on a hill above the clear water of Lake Bracciano, a volcanic lake where it is possible to canoe, scuba-dive, sail and much more (especially during hot summertime days, when a dip in the lake can be most refreshing). Lake Bracciano is actually an important hub for several sports, given the presence of the Bracciano-Martignano Natural Park, that puts a prime on silence and water quality by limiting the number of motorized watercraft.

I've heard many locals and travelers say that Trevignano Romano is the most adorable among the towns on Lake Bracciano. And I certainly agree. The fact that the city doesn't have a train station drives people to other towns and gives Trevignano Romano a secluded, protected feel. Another factor is that the city center is just a few steps from the shore of the lake, and that makes it easier to stay focused on the enchanting color of the water throughout the day and in all seasons. Because of the location, visitors to Trevignano Romano enjoy the longest sunsets on Lake Bracciano. --

Numbered among the attractions and points of interest in Bracciano is the famous, Medieval Orsini-Odescalchi Castle, that has long been the location for weddings of international status. Still furnished as it was in its original heyday, the Castle houses a well-appointed museum in some of its rooms, a collections arts.

About 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of the town lies the small, volcanic Lake Martignano, also popular with tourists. The two lakes and the surrounding area have been declared a Regional Park and are under a strict naturalistic control. A two-part episode of the American sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond was shot in the town.