Explore the ancient town of springs and fountains in Latium called Viterbo! Situated 80 kilometres north of Rome, Viterbo is surrounded by the majestic Monti Cimini and Monti Volsini and is enveloped by strong 12th century medieval walls.
Book a holiday rental in Latium for a few days and explore the stunning town of Viterbo for yourself!
Visitors can enter this beautiful old town through its ancient gates and browse around some of the cultural attractions here. The historic centre of Viterbo is one of the finest preserved towns in Italy and would be a superb stop off on a day tour of the area.
Book a holiday rental in Latium for a few days and explore the stunning town of Viterbo for yourself!
Visitors can enter this beautiful old town through its ancient gates and browse around some of the cultural attractions here. The historic centre of Viterbo is one of the finest preserved towns in Italy and would be a superb stop off on a day tour of the area.
The Papal Palace is an elaborate building in Viterbo that served as a refuge or retreat for Pope during times of unrest in Rome. Also worth visiting is the Romanesque San Lorenzo cathedral. Although it was badly damaged during World War II in 1944, it has been beautifully restored and actually houses the tomb of Pope John XXI and a selection of exquisite artworks and sculptures.
An old castle still stands here, much of which is now in ruins but it would make a lovely photographic background for a souvenir photograph of your visit here! Stroll around the civic museum which has some fascinating archaeological displays and a detailed history of the local area around Viterbo.
An old castle still stands here, much of which is now in ruins but it would make a lovely photographic background for a souvenir photograph of your visit here! Stroll around the civic museum which has some fascinating archaeological displays and a detailed history of the local area around Viterbo.
There are many thermal springs in and around Viterbo, renowned for their healing properties. Tourists are free to bathe in these all year around and they stay at a cosy temperature of 55 degrees Celsius. They even earned themselves a mention in Dante’s Divine Comedy!
See the Grand Fountain in one of Viterbo’s town squares before walking the short distance to a selection of interesting Etruscan archaeological sites nearby and learning all about their existence. Close to Viterbo is the beautiful town of Orvieto and the famous pilgrim route called Via Francigena.
Come and visit this pretty little town for yourself on your next holiday to the Latium region of Italy!
See the Grand Fountain in one of Viterbo’s town squares before walking the short distance to a selection of interesting Etruscan archaeological sites nearby and learning all about their existence. Close to Viterbo is the beautiful town of Orvieto and the famous pilgrim route called Via Francigena.
Come and visit this pretty little town for yourself on your next holiday to the Latium region of Italy!
Photo credits
picture 2: Ned Dunn / CC BY-2.0;
picture 3: Thuresson / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 2: Ned Dunn / CC BY-2.0;
picture 3: Thuresson / CC BY-SA 3.0
