What to do near Acquapendente, VT

The village of Grotte di Castro

One of the most picturesque villages of Tuscia Viterbese, perched on a rocky outcrop and built entirely of tuff stone. Every narrow street hides a glimpse, every hill a thousand-year-old secret.

Vitozza-Sorano, the trek of the old aqueduct

Step by step discovery of vestiges of the past

Leopoldine Boulder in Sorano

Erected probably as early as the 9th century, consolidated and leveled later in the 19th century, it is one of the symbols of the town of Sorano. On it, a panoramic terrace and a crenellated turret with a clock.

Ancient Jewish Quarter of Sorano

As you walk through the impervious, paved streets of the historic village of Sorano you will encounter plaques on the facades of some of the buildings. One indicates the old Jewish quarter to which we are headed.

Orsini Fortress in Sorano

The fortress stands at the highest point of the town of Sorano and dominates the historic village, huddled at its feet. Built by the Aldobrandeschi family in the 12th century, it is one of the symbols of the town.

Monaldeschi Fortress of Bolsena

With a single admission ticket you can visit not only the Rocca Monaldeschi, one of the symbols of the historic town of Bolsena, but also the Museum and Aquarium it houses inside.

Village of Bolsena

Bolsena is the queen of the lake of the same name. A treasure chest of inestimable historical, cultural and scenic value in the heart of what was once a volcanic complex known as Vulsino.

Church of San Salvatore in Bolsena

The church, an example of neo-Romanesque style erected in the early 20th century, dominates the charming village of Bolsena together with the Rocca Monaldeschi.

Collegiate Church of Santa Cristina in Bolsena

A Romanesque-style church dedicated to St. Christina, who in 292, at the age of just 11, is said to have been persecuted for her Christian faith and authored miraculous deeds.