Location: Viterbo Province in Italy
Nearest Airport:
Rome at 100
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Nearest Motorway:
orte/orvieto at 35
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 4.0
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Montefiascone is a medieval walled town, off the beaten track, situated in wonderful unspoiled natural countryside overlooking Lake Bolsena. An idyllic holiday destination offering characteristic romantic lakeside restaurants or boating, swimming and fishing in the crystal clear waters of this volcanic lake. A perfect destination which offers enormous choice: gastronomic delights, nature trails (hiking, mountain bike and horse riding), beautiful beaches, fascinating local markets, local handcrafts, art and history. A world renowned wine, film and baroque music festival are held in Summer. Nearby: Viterbo with one of the best preserved medieval areas in Italy, Orvieto with its historic Cathedral and refined pottery, Tarquinia with unique Etruscan painted tombs, a host of evocative Etruscan sites and Rome just a short train trip away. Easy day trips to Florence, Assisi, Perugia,Siena, Arezzo, Gubbio. Montefiascone is situated on the famous Francigena pilgrim route to Rome.