Viterbo, the city of the Popes: an hidden gem not far from Rome

Feb 27, 2023 462

North of Rome there is a land rich in history, it's Tuscia, the ancient dominion of the Etruscans. Here, at the foot of the Sibillini mountains, there is what is today a hidden gem, but which was once a rich and important city: Viterbo.

Also known as the City of the Popes, Viterbo can boast one of the best preserved medieval historic centers in Italy. The palace that hosted eleven popes of Rome, however, is not his only treasure. The heritage of Viterbo also extends to the subsoil and to the surrounding areas, rich in spas and archaeological sites.

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SOURCE: https://www.visititaly.eu/

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