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Viterbo in Lazio

Capodimonte

Province of Viterbo, Lazio (Latium) Region, Italy

Rising on a short lava promontory along the Southern coast of Lake Bolsena, the borough is dominated by the 16th century Farnese Castle.

Info

Altitude: 334 m a.s.l
-- Population: about 1600 inhabitants -- Zip/postal code: 01010 -- Phone Area Code: 0761

What to see:

  • The Farnese Castle, built on an 8-sided plan and surrounded by walls, by architect Antonio da Sangallo the Young.
  • The Church of Maria SS. Assunta, with a painting by the Tiepolo school.
  • Along Via S. Sebastiano, no. 3, a prehistoric canoe found in the lake.
  • Events

  • 15 august, the "Luminata di San Rocco" a boat procession on the lake by night.
  • 14 may, the "Barabbata" an ancient rite when peasants and fishermen give offers to the "Madonna del Monte".
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