Things To Do
Lake Bracciano
We are getting married in the spectacular medieval town of Bracciano, a maze of winding alleys clinging precariously to a hillside above the glassy waters of Italy’s 8th-largest lake. A perfect combination of nature and culture, Bracciano is the largest of the three towns located on the shores of the volcanic lake that shares its name – Anguillara Sabazia and Trevignano Romano hug the nearby shoreline, while Bracciano glitters happily from a panoramic perch high above the water. We recommend you take a day to see all 3 towns! Located just 35km (22 miles) north of the Eternal City (Rome), it’s an easy day trip from the city, but we will be celebrating there for a couple of days! So we recommend you stay in Bracciano both the night before and of the wedding. The picture-perfect borgo is dreamy: wandering through its sleepy maze of cobble stoned streets and vine-strewn squares is like stepping into another world, the perfect antidote when the chaos of Rome gets to be too much.
Where to Eat in Bracciano: For a small town, Bracciano’s food scene enjoys an abundance of riches.
Levante Caffetteria Aperitiveria: Local wines by the glass and a generous zero kilometre aperitivo makes this an attractive pit-stop right in the historic centre. La Cirioletta Ignorante: A great on-the-go lunch option where you’ll find massive bread rolls known as pagnottelle stuffed with savoury delights like Roman tripe, sausage and ribs, chicken alla cacciatora and more. Trattoria Pizzeria al Castello: Al Castello serves up delicious local cuisine in the shadow of the castle’s ramparts. Ristorantino del Castello: Just across the piazza, classy Ristorantino del Castello also offers up first class fish dishes such as pasta with pike ragu, all made with freshly sourced local products. Ristorante Alfredo da Persichella: Down on the shoreline of Lake Bracciano, this historic hotel and restaurant is the place to come if you want to lunch with a view. The panorama from the waterside terrace is breathtaking, and food is decent if a little pricy.
Castello Orsini-Odescalchi
The Castle we are getting married in is a majestic historical site and is open for tours every day from 10am-5pm. The cost to tour the castle is about $10.
Truffle Hunting
Truffle hunting with the guide and his dogs, followed by a truffle lunch and wine!
SUP, Sailing, Kayaking on Lake Bracciano
Down on the shore you can rent beach chairs for a relaxing day on the lake. Of if you are feeling more adventurous you can rent equipment for sailing, SUP, kayaking, canoeing, and windsurfing! There are multiple companies that rent equipment, this is just one suggestion.
Tandem Paragliding
45 minutes of pure bliss gliding over the Italian countryside!
Terme di Stigliano Thermal Spa
A beautiful thermal spa about 20 minutes from the center of Bracciano. Access to the Park and to the indoor pools : • From 9 am to 7 pm • Entrance to our sweat grotto from 8 am to 1 pm € 5.00 • Bathing cap (mandatory) - € 2.00 • Sunbeds and umbrellas available until stocks are exhausted • Daily admission for Adults - € 12.00 Admission for children aged between 4 and 11 - € 7.00
Italian Air Force Museum
The Air Force Museum is located in Vigna di Valle and boasts an ideal position right on the banks of the lake, between Bracciano and Anguillara Sabazia. The Military Air Force Museum was built in the Idroscalo of Vigna di Valle, the oldest in Italy, in order to host the Italian aeronautical heritage. Museum entrance is free of charge.