Province of Viterbo Travel Guide

Lazio

A mountainous landscape with a historic fortress atop a cliff, a bridge spanning a valley, and dense forested hills in the background.
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A historic stone fortress on a cliff, a pedestrian bridge, and lush green hills.
A historic castle perched atop a cliff, surrounded by lush greenery and enveloped in mist.
A town with a prominent tower, calm water reflecting the buildings, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

Go back in time to the medieval era in this province in central Italy and explore preserved streetscapes, thermal springs, hilltop forts and Etruscan ruins.

Popular cities in Province of Viterbo

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Viterbo
Known for Historical, Castle and Cathedrals
Make a short trip north from Rome’s ancient ruins to a quiet city filled with medieval architecture and papal history.

Reasons to visit

  • Viterbo Cathedral
  • Palazzo dei Papi
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Bolsena
Known for Lakes, Historical and Family-friendly
Discover an old town with a castle, churches and piazzas and then enjoy watersport activities on a volcanic lake in this town in the Viterbo province.
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Tarquinia
Known for Historical, Ports and Sea
Spend days learning about central Italy’s ancient Etruscan civilization, dining at time-honored pizzerias and relaxing at beaches on the west coast near the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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An ancient stone bridge with a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky terrain.
Montalto di Castro
Known for Castle, Historical and Tours
Explore Montalto di Castro: its castle, history, museums and more!
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Orte
Known for Castle, Churches and Cathedrals
Investigate Etruscan and Roman ruins and relax in thermal pools when visiting this hill town located on the border of Italy’s Lazio and Umbria regions.
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Bagnoregio
Known for Gardens, Cathedrals and Temples
Visit this town to explore an enchanting medieval village that looks to have been taken from the set of a fairy-tale movie.
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Lake Bolsena

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Boat and fish on the crystal clear waters of this crater lake formed by an extinct volcano. Walk or cycle along the shoreline, snap photographs or try your hand at painting the scenic views.
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