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Our house is in the heart of the Medieval Quarter of Viterbo, one of the most perfectly preserved, walled, medieval cities of Europe.
The house is three stories, with the typical 'proferlo' or exterior stairway leading to the small balcony with a great view over the city and nearby gardens of Paradosso. The upper story is a mezzanine with two single beds and beamed ceiling. The floors are of Italian tiles throughout. The middle floor is the open plan living/sitting/dining area, while the lower floor has the second large bedroom and luxury bathroom
It dates to at least the year 1200 and the walls are built of peperino, a volcanic rock. The area is famous for its spas with healing qualities and was the favored places for the popes to take the waters as in the luxurious 'Terme Dei Pape,' or Baths of the Popes.
Ten minutes outside the city are the wooded hills of Mount Chimini, and Lake Vico. Lake Bolsena is 35 minutes to the North. The Lake is beautiful and perfect for a day trip. There are many interesting hilltop cities on the way, including Montefiascone, whose famous wine, 'Est Est Est', you can tast along the way. You will have a holiday with a difference!
There is a train to Rome every hour which takes about one hour 15 minutes. It is also possible to get the train to Florence or travel to Sienna for the day. The Mediterranean Sea is 30 minutes by car at Tarquinia where there is also a wonderful water park.
The medieval quarter of Viterbo is famous for the antique shops, and craft shops based on the famous 'Via San Pellegrino.' Your house is off this street! The area abounds in Roman and Etruscan archaeological remains and the architecture is truly amazing.
Viterbo is the perfect base for day trips to many parts of Italy. Even the Adriatic coast, or Norcia in the mountains. You have the best of both worlds, the Peace and Quiet of the Medieval Quarter, and all the benefits of a thriving, modern, university city. |
