Where do wealthy people live in Italy outside Rome?

For wealthy buyers who want proximity to Rome without living in the city itself, Lazio offers some of Italy’s most compelling residential addresses. The hills of Tuscolo and the Castelli Romani — Frascati, Grottaferrata, Nemi — have long been favored by aristocrats and diplomats seeking privacy, greenery, and effortless access to the capital. Further north, the lake districts of Bracciano and Bolsena attract buyers drawn to dramatic natural settings, historic estates, and a pace of life that the city simply cannot offer. Along the coast, the Circeo promontory and the area around Sabaudia retain an understated exclusivity — known more by those in the know than by the broader market. In our experience, the most discerning international buyers are increasingly looking beyond Rome’s historic centre toward these quieter Lazio territories, where genuine heritage properties and off-market opportunities are still to be found.