Lazio is a famous region of Central Italy, having hosted two of the most important historic civilities: The Romans and the fascinating Etruscans. The best expression of Roman civilization is founded in Rome, Capital of Italy, a city full of ancient buildings, Renaissance squares, museums, piazzas, fountains, baroque churches, monuments  and remains of this courageous people, attracting visitors from all over the world.

Treasures reminding us of the presence of the Etruscans are strewn all over the north of the region, where it's  possible to admire the masterpieces of Etruscan  art in numerous places, like as Tarquinia, Viterbo, Castro, Ferento,  Vulci, Bolsena, Tuscania  and many more.

The landscape, consisting of cultivated vineyards and olive groves, slopes down softly from the hillocks, which are covered with chestnuts, oaks, beeches and hornbeams, to the  Thirrenian sea coast.

This mysterious area, to be discovered day after day, take back  the visitor back to the past, in an impressive trip between medieval fortresses, ruins, necropolises and  Etruscan cities. The hill towns of Lazio are unique and pretty—even surprising. And close to Roma, visit the Alban Hills, known as the “Castelli Romani”. Not to miss are the Lakes of Bolsena, Vico, Bracciano, and Albano.

Popular destinations: Bolsena; Bracciano; Fiuggi spas, Frascati, Lake Bolsena; Itri; Lake Bracciano; Montecassino; Ostia; Ponza; Rome; Sperlonga; Tarquinia, Tivoli; Tuscania; Viterbo.  

 City: Bolsena (Viterbo) - Pop. 4100 - Alt : 350 m a.s.l. - Location: Lazio

Description: Bolsena is a lovely town located on the eastern shore of Lake Bolsena. It is a holiday resort mostly preferred by German and Dutch people. Its origins date back to the 3rd C bc and many Etruscan and Roman remains bear witness its past. Of note are the massive walls developing for 4 km around the town. Bolsena is still preserved and offers suggesting views, Renaissance palazzos, but also steep climbs, narrow streets, stepped alleys, passages excavated in the rock and natural arches.

Attractions:- The Romanesques Church of San Francesco - The 13th Century Castle,which dominates the hamlet and the lake  - Palazzo del Drago, an elegant building dating back to the Renaissance - The “Collegiata di Santa Cristina”,  hosting the “Cappella del Santo Rosario” with 4th C frescos of Sienese school and a poliptych attributed to Sano di Pietro and Benvenuto di Giovanni.  Close to Bolsena is an archeological area preserving a Roman settlement with several kinds of buildings, a 1st century BC theater, an amphitheater and some houses with frescoes and mosaics.

Events: - Easter: God Friday customed procession across the city’s streets. - June: Corpus Christi feast, traditional religious procession across the historical city center adorned with flower carpets and decorations.
- July: 2nd weekend; Fish festival - July: last week; Spectacles, music concerts and theatrical performances.
- July 23 and 24 ; The “Misteri di Santa Cristina”, the most well-known and spectacular representation. 

Neighboring towns: Bagnoregio, Capodimonte, Castel Giorgio, Gradoli, Grotte di Castro, Marta, Montefiascone, Orvieto, San Lorenzo Nuovo.