You have arrived in Tuscia and now you might be wondering what there is to see in Tuscania. Here is a brief guide to the unmissable wonders of the town. Known in ancient times by the name of Toscanella, the town has always had a strategic role in the valley between the river Marta and the Capecchio. Its proximity to Rome (less than 100 km away) makes the town the perfect getaway from the busy capital city.
What is Tuscania famous for? Tuscania's old town is full of religious and historic buildings. It hides a necropolis and is famous for the colours and textures of the tuff rock, from which it was built. There are several unmissable sights:
The church of Santa Maria Maggiore, built in the 12th century, a great example of Romanesque architecture in the Lazio region;
Belvedere park and the Lavello Tower, where you can see one of the most amazing views in the whole Lazio region;
The church of Santa Maria della Rosa;
The San Pietro basilica, at the top of the hill where the ancient Etruscan citadel was based, built around the 11th century and without a doubt one of the town's most beautiful sights;
The National Archaeological Museum of Tuscania;
The "fontana delle sette cannelle" (the fountain of the seven small pipes), the oldest in the town, dating back to the Etruscan-Roman period;
The Necropolis of Madonna d'Olivo, about 2 km from Tuscania, where you can visit the Queen's tomb and the Amazons' sarcophagi;
The Necropolis of Peschiera;
The Necropolis of Ara del Tufo;
The Necropolis of Pian di Mola;
Tuscania's lavender fields. We suggest that you visit between May and June when they are in full bloom.
The town offers a plethora of attractions and beautiful sights. Are you wondering how long it will take you to visit Tuscania? One day will be enough to visit it and enjoy its wonders. Once your visit comes to an end, we will be more than happy to welcome you at Cichi's Ristobistrot.
WHAT NOT TO MISS IN TUSCIA
Tuscia is full of attractions and fascinating medieval towns along the way to bigger cities. You might want to check out:
Piani degli Alpaca, the alpaca farm in Tarquinia;
Lake Bolsena, an oasis of peace and nature;
Tuscia Terme, the thermal baths in Viterbo;
Terme di Vulci Glamping & Spa;
Viterbo, a charming, medieval city;
Villa Lante in Bagnaia (VT);
Vitorchiano, the only place in the world, other than Easter Island, where you can see a Moai! And let's not forget the lovely botanical gardens, you won't want to miss them if you love peonies;
Bomarzo, the town is lovely and you cannot miss the world-famous Park of Monsters;
Vulci Archaeological Park, a lovely walk into architectural beauty and local fauna;
Civita di Bagnoregio, known as “the dying town”;
Sant’Angelo di Roccalvecce, the “Fairy-Tale Village”;
Valle del Treja Regional Park, where you can appreciate unspoilt nature and the purest air;
The Saline di Tarquinia Nature Reserve;
The Natural Monument of Sasseto Wood, at the foot of the Torre Alfina Castle, an enchanted forest known around the region.
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