Duomo
Orvieto
(11 Km)
Built in 1263 after the miracle of the blood which flowed from blessed bread while a Bohemian priest said mass in the Basilica of of Cristina in Bolsena
Necropoli Etrusca del Crocifisso del Tufo
Orvieto
(11 Km)
The Etruscan Necropolis of the Crucifix of the Tuff is a large archaeological area dating from the 6th to the 3rd century BC, located at the base of the Orvieto cliff and is built from tuff blocks. The area is named after an eighteenth-century crucifix, which was carved in this area. The Necropolis has a regular plan and roads organized on orthogonal axes, characteristics that reflect the urban organization of the time.
Città Sotterranea
Orvieto
(11 Km)
A journey to the discovery of the underground cisterns, caves and underground tunnels excavated, by the man. A guided tour of "Orvieto Underground" is the most keen to get in touch with this cultural aspect.
Il Pozzo di San Patrizio
Orvieto
(12 Km)
The historic St. Patrick's Well is a masterpiece of engineering consisting of two one-way helical ramps, completely autonomous and served by two different doors, which allowed the extracted water to be transported without getting in the way.
Palazzo dei Sette
Orvieto
(11 Km)
The Palazzo dei Sette was built in the thirteenth century and it was the seat of one of more important magistrates of the town, the "Seven Gentlemen".
Torre dell'Orologio e Masso Leopoldino
Sorano
(22 Km)
The Leopoldino Boulder was a fortified structure located in the historic center of Sorano and represented one of the defence fortifications of the Tufo Area. Called Rocca Vecchia, it also included the Clock Tower. It also served as a shelter for the population during enemy sieges. The Tower has a square plan with battlements on the top and below the crowning is the clock that gives its name.
Rocca Orsini
Sorano
(22 Km)
The Orsini Fortress was built during the twelfth century as an Aldobrandesca fortress. In the thirteenth century it was acquired by the Orsini family who used it as one of their most important residences. During the annexation of Sorano to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, the Fortress was transformed into the Medici military center. Currently in the building there is the Museum of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Rocca degli Ottieri
Sorano
(19 Km)
The Fortress dates back to the fifteenth century and was built by the Ottieri family in the locality of Castell' Ottieri. The structure was built around a 12th century tower built by the Aldobrandeschi. During the eighteenth century the building went under the management of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, a period when the structure underwent a heavy decline. The external parts covered in tuff flaret and three gentle coats of arms located in the wall leaning on the left side of the tower are still visible.
Castello di Vitozza
Sorano
(22 Km)
The Castle of Vitozza was built in 1572 by Niccolò IV Orsini. The building has a rectangular shape with a bell tower. Currently, the castle is in poor condition and there are only a few ruins left.
Castello di Montorio
Sorano
(18 Km)
The Castle of Montorio was built in the Middle Ages and was the property of the noble Aldobrandeschi family. During the thirteenth century the structure was sold to the Ottieri and in the fifteenth century it passed into management to the Republic of Siena. The complex is articulated by walls covered in tuff basins and there is also a circular tower located in the southeastern part of the walls. In the post-seventeenth century, the Castle was transformed into a fortified farm.
Centro di Documentazione dell'Area Archeologica di Sovana
Sorano
(22 Km)
The Documentation Center for the Archaeological Area of Sovana is located in Palazzo Pretorio. Inside there are archaeological finds and reconstructive models referring to the excavations of the necropolis of San Sebastiano and the tomb of Ildebranda, illustrated thanks to some panels.
Museo del Medioevo e del Rinascimento
Sorano
(22 Km)
The Museum of the Middle Ages and Renaissance is located in the interiors of the fourteenth-century fortress of the Orsini. Medieval and Renaissance ceramic materials are on display and there are also frescoes from the sixteenth-century period. Among the ceramics are interesting some glazed windows dating from the 16th to the 18th century found in medieval wells also called “butti”.
Museo della Basilica Santuario
Grotte di Castro
(10 Km)
The Museum of the Basilica Sanctuary is located in the basement of the Basilica Maria Santissima del Suffrage. In it are collected sacred furnishings that date from the 15th to the 18th century. There are also archaeological, protohistorical, and Etruscan finds that have been found in the area. Of particular interest is a reliquary of the fifteenth century.
Museo Civico Archeologico e delle Tradizioni Popolari
Grotte di Castro
(9 Km)
The Civic Museum of Archaeological and Popular Traditions is located on the two lower floors of the Palazzo del Podestà. It welcomes various archaeological and popular tradition materials that document the history of Grotte di Castro. Great interest is the archaeological section with bucchero vases and spear heads coming from the necropolis of the territory.
Museo dell'Architettura di Antonio da Sangallo il Giovane
Montefiascone
(19 Km)
The Museum offers the opportunity to learn about the life and works of the great Renaissance architect, Antonio da Sangallo the Younger. The museum shows the Roman works of the famous architect, such as San Pietro and Palazzo Farnese. Later, we pursue with the section dedicated to the techniques and linguistic elements that characterized the artist's architecture.
Museo del Fiore
Acquapendente
(6 Km)
The Flower Museum is located inside the Monte Rufeno nature reserve. It offers a variety of exhibition routes to be able to discover the beauties that nature gives to the territory. A rich journey into the world of flowers, animals and man.
Castell'Araldo ruderi o Castellaraldo
Marta
(23 Km)
It is located in the part of the left bank of the river from which the resort also takes its name. Its position makes us understand that the purpose for which it was built was purely defensive and strategic, especially because we could control the area and the neighboring traffic. The construction has changed several times to different personalities and religious orders.
Torre dell'Orologio
Marta
(20 Km)
The clock tower was built during the earlier era that belongs to the twelfth century. Following some studies, we came to think that the tower was built above the ruins of the ancient city of Bisenzio. Over the years, the building was restored a few times and in 1323 it underwent a restoration wanted by Pope John. The building has an octagonal structure, 21 meters high and represents the symbol of the city.
Rocca dei Papi
Montefiascone
(19 Km)
The Papal fortress dates back to 1207 and is located at the top a hill in a strategic and dominant position and in the past was the residence of the popes. After a long period of neglect, it has been the subject of a total restoration, respecting the original form, and that allowed to change its use in an ideal place to host events, exhibitions and cultural events. Currently the castle is open to the public and houses the Museum of Architecture of Antonio da Sangallo il Giovane.
Castello Rubello
Porano
(9 Km)
Castel Rubello dates back to '200, it was built for reasons of defense. It was owned by the Valenti and since the '600 of the Avveduti family. The castle underwent renovations, turning into a dwelling. Part of the castle is also the Church, which was restored by the Avveduti family in the 16th century, unfortunately, today it is in a bad state of preservation.
Cattedrale di Santa Margherita
Montefiascone
(19 Km)
Famous for its dome, it is said to be the third largest in Italy, the Cathedral of Santa Margherita is one of the most important churches in the province of Viterbo.
Necropoli Sovana
Sorano
(29 Km)
The Necropolis of Sovana extends for about one and a half kilometers in the hills north of the Calesine stream. It is represented by a considerable number of tombs facing the colonnade where that of Pula and Ildebranda stand out. The Necropolis is divided into several sectors that include the Via Cava or del Cavone, Poggio Felceto, Poggio Stanziale and others along the Folonia stream.
Roccaccia di Montevitozzo ruderi
Sorano
(24 Km)
The only traces, in the present day, of the Rocca di Montevitozzo are the ruins, which dominate in the large part of the local territory and a square section that was supposed to be a watchtower. Parts of a double wall are still visible. The Fortress is also called the Roccaccia.
B.C di Acqualoreto
Baschi
(29 Km)
B.C di Collelungo
Baschi
(31 Km)