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The Palace of the Popes in Viterbo represents the true symbol of the city, built on the occasion of the transfer of the papal seat from Rome to Viterbo, decided by Pope Alexander IV (1254-1261). The Palace of the Popes hosted over 40 popes and their court for more or less long periods, throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The move to thi...

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 visited Viterbo many years ago. The monuments, like the famous and unmistakable Loggia of the Papal Palace, were gray from bus soot. I took a picture anyway--with a film camera. Digital was a dream of the future.  I recently returned to a glistening city in the digital era. We had rented an apartment in a medieval tower above a small but important...

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The city of Viterbo in Italy is known as the “Thermal City” to reflect the numerous hot springs, many of which are adapted as bathing places, in the surrounding countryside. The majority of these hot springs are at a temperature of about 48 Celcius but some of the springs release water at temperatures as high as 58 degrees. Whether you just want fr...

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About 60 km north of Rome, in the province of Viterbo, lies Ronciglione, a village that, because of its incredible beauty, deserved the title of Borgo dei Borghi 2023 (The Village of the Villages 2023). The Jury that decreed its victory was composed of a careful selection of experts including geologist and popularizer of science Mario Tozzi. After...

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Ronciglione (Viterbo, Lazio) is the Borgo dei Borghi of 2023: the Lazio municipality won Rai's traditional Easter competition reserved for 20 villages, one for each region. Ronciglione, the candidate for Lazio, triumphs ahead of Sant'Antioco (Sardinia) and Salemi (Sicily) and in the roll of honor follows Soave (Veneto), which had won in 2022. Perch...

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North of Rome there is a land rich in history, it's Tuscia, the ancient dominion of the Etruscans. Here, at the foot of the Sibillini mountains, there is what is today a hidden gem, but which was once a rich and important city: Viterbo. Also known as the City of the Popes, Viterbo can boast one of the best preserved medieval historic centers in Ita...

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The Necropoli Etrusca di Castel d’Asso is located about 10km west of Viterbo in an area of Etruscan settlements in northen Lazio called Tuscia (see our Lazio Map). The site is said to be one of the best preserved Etruscan necropolis in Italy. The site is free to visit, and there is parking alongside the road for easy access. The necropolis is dated...

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When I moved to Viterbo, life became slower overnight. I was encouraged to embrace a completely different way of living than what I knew as an American. A new lifestyle of shopping at morning markets and getting my bread from the Antico Panificio Pianoscarano, a stalwart since 1930, and sipping my espresso at the local bar. Viterbo is a living post...

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Italian Renaissance gardens swagger: bold architectonic hedges, cypress trees that tower like exclamation points, sparkling stone fountains that jet, spray, and splash. The jewelry fashioned by Bulgari possesses similarly dynamic qualities, which explains why the luxury brand’s colorful baubles have become badges of honor among women with an attitu...

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Spring is one of the best seasons to visit Italy! If this destination is on your bucket list, don’t miss the first edition of Tuscia in Fiore. During the month of April in some pretty villages in the province of Viterbo, this flower festival will take place.Tuscia in Fiore is an annual festival that involves some municipalities with their young may...

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