FROM ROME TO VITERBO

TYPE: ITALIAN EXPERIENCE, OPEN AIR

TIME: 1 DAY TRIP

DEGREE: COMMON

Are you in Rome wondering which place or city could you visit on a day trip?

Here you will find a helpful route out of the city that you can have in one day: 

 

 POSITION

HOW TO REACH IT?

There are several trains from Rome to Viterbo departing from different stations (Termini, Tiburtina, Ostiense, Flaminio) that allow you to reach it in about one hour. Be sure to get off in “Viterbo Porta Romana”: this station is just a few minutes of walk to the center.

 

Price: 11.20 € round trip.

 

Train tickets can be bought ONLINE

 

WHAT MAKES THIS TOWN SPECIAL?

• One of the most well preserved medieval towns in Italy, located just one hour from Rome;
• A perfect destination that links history and culture to good food and relaxing activities.
• As the seat of the papacy for two decades, It is known to hosting the longest papal election in the history of the Catholic Church.
• With its Magnifique medieval buildings all around the town center, it represents a great opportunity to take a walk through history.

WHAT TO SEE?

PALAZZO DEI PAPI

Located in the main square, during the medieval age, it was the most important building of the city.

With its sophisticated Loggia, an architectonic element, composed of columns and arches, that was present in all the cities of that period, it represents a good example of medieval architecture.

Prices: 9.00 €; reduced 7.00 € (children from 12 up to 18 years old); schools 3.00 €; free for under 12 years and people with a handicap.

Opening hours depending on seasons: Winter 10.00 AM-1.00 PM /3.00 PM-5.00 PM; summer 10.00 AM-1.00 PM /3.00 PM-7.00 PM

PALAZZO DEI PRIORI

Today the house of the municipality of Viterbo was built, after the transfer of the Pope to the City, to host the civic institutions.

It is the most important building of the square named “Piazza del Plebiscito”. With the Pope’s palace, the second gem of the medieval town. 

Price: free.

Opening hours from Monday to Friday 9.00 AM - 1.00 PM; Saturday 4.00 PM - 7.00 PM; Sunday 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM/ 4.00 PM 7.00 PM

DOME

The Dome or Cathedral is the central focus of all Italian cities. In the specific, this is a well-preserved example of romanesque architecture.

It is located in San Lorenzo square and one legend says that is was built on a side of an Etruscan temple dedicated to Hercules. The church was originally considered part of the Popes Palace.

 Prices and opening hours are the same as the Pope’s palace, you can visit both with one ticket.

WALKING TOUR

Like all the little medieval cities in Italy, the best way to visit Viterbo is going around its fascinating narrow streets: it will be like moving through history.

TERME DEI PAPI

Viterbo and its near environments are also known for their thermal springs with healing properties.

They are named Terme dei Papi (baths of the Popes) and feature both indoor and outdoor pools.

Prices depend on the treatment you select.

Opening hours: from 9.00 AM - 7.00 PM

 

WHAT TO EAT?

Viterbo has a strong food tradition based on handmade pasta and different kinds of meat.

There is one restaurant called “il Richiastro” that offers recipes inspired by original medieval ones.

Suggested restaurants:

• IL RICHIASTRO  POSITION
• L’ANTICA TAVERNA POSITION