Bolsenatravel.com invites you to an Astronomical Event at the Astronomical Observatory of Monte Rufeno from Aquapendente. The Astronomical Event will take place between August 9th – August 14th 2025: Polvere di stelle – shooting stars.
Read moreBolsenatravel.com is happy to announce the start of Grancaro 2025 on July 12th at 17 o’clock in Golfo del Grancaro Cozza Caposavi, Bolsena at Bolsena Lake.
Read moreVia Francigena is a historic pilgrimage route from Canterbury to France, Switzerland and Italy to the Holy city of Rome.
În medieval times Via Francigena was connecting Abbeys and Monasteries on the way to Rome.
Via Francigena is a scenic route that will take you through the picturesque hills of Tuscany. On the road you can admire amazing medieval towns very well preserved.
The famous places along the Via Francigena include such medieval cities as Lucca, San Gimignano, Siena, Pienza, San Miniato, and more.
On Via Francigena you can visit churches, monasteries, and other historical sites such as Acquapendente, Bolsena, Monte Fiascone and Viterbo. Other attractions include beautiful Italian countryside, vineyards, thermal baths, and charming little villages.
You can start your journey in Lucca and admire the 16th century Renaissance walls that surround the historic centre. The walls offer spectacular panoramic views over the city. Lucca is the city of Giacomo Puccini and the city of 100 churches. I recommend you to visit Giacomo Puccini museum in the house where he was born in the city centre.
In Lucca I recommend you to visit the church San Michele in Foro in the photo below.
As you make your way through Via Francigena you will be surprised by the medieval towers of San Gimignano. This picturesque hill-town is home to ancient walls, fortified towers, and the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta. In San Gimignano, the noble families built 72 skyscrapers between 11th and 13th century. The skyscrapers were a symbol of their wealth and power. Many of the skyscrapers resisted till today and you can admire them from far away.
Siena is a beautiful medieval town boasting important historical attractions. Here you can admire the Palazzo Pubblico, Torre del Mangia, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. In the beautiful Piazza of the Palazzo Pubblico you can attend the famous Palio (horses race) every year . The Palio is the event of each year in July and August that brings together many tourists and local people.
Pienza is a charming medieval town that offers visitors breathtaking views over Val d’Orcia. You can admire the view from its terraces and little streets high up on the hill.
In Pienza you can admire many attractions such as the Rocca, the Cathedral and the Palazzo Comunale.
Every street in Pienza will allure you with its little shops with typical food and vine and will surprise you with its medieval piazzas and churches.
Pienza has beautiful cosy restaurants where you can enjoy delicious pasta made from ancient recipes, pizza, Chianina steak (beef steak) accompanied by wonderful red wines of Val d’Orcia.
San Miniato is situated on a hill top and is famous for its stunning views and attractions. You can admire the St. Miniato al Monte Monastery and Palazzo Pretorio. This little town has a strategic view over the valley and is famous for leather working and truffle hunting. The dominant structure of the town is the Rocca, built between 1217 – 1223 to control the traffic in the area.
Bolsena town it is the enchanting medieval town on the shore of the amazing volcanic lake Bolsena. Right here, on the lake shore, Bolsena allures you with the beautiful green promenade that displays restaurants, cafes and Ice cream Kiosks. Elegant hotels will attract you to discover them and relax in their lavishing rooms.
Bolsena is the town of the Eucharistic Miracle
The walled city of Acquapendente offers plenty to explore such as the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bondeno, the Ugarsoni Palace, and Porta Romana.
I recommend you to visit the amazingly beautiful garden of Palazzo of Capodimonte opened to the public for visits since April 13th, 2023 on Saturdays and Sundays. The Palazzo Farnese called The Rocca is the highest point of Capodimonte old town that overlooks Bolsena Lake. Farnese Family commissioned the design of the Palace to the famous Florentine Architect Antonio da Sangallo il Giovane in the XV the century. The actual Palace in octagonal shape was built on the fortress of Signori di Bisenzio.
The Palace hosted during the centuries important personalities of the Church, of the Arts and of Politics. Lucrezia Borgia and Pope Alessandro Farnese were among the important guests of the palace.
The Palace is surrounded by a a beautiful garden that overlooks Bolsena Lake. The garden will enchant you with rare and amazing species of monumental trees and plants, well preserved since Farnese Family times.
In the 18th century, exotic plants like magnolia, the palm trees and the oleander where introduced in this amazing garden of the Palace.
There is an old bench in the garden that keeps the secret of the love story of the count and countess over the decades.
The garden terrace unveils a spectacular panoramic view over Bolsena Lake. You can admire the blue water and the beautiful islands of the lake, the green hills that surround the lake and Monte Amiata further away.
The Palace was the residence of Giulia Farnese and her brother Angelo. In 1494 Angelo died here. After the death of her brother, Giulia remained in the Palace for a while till Pope Alessandro the VI called her back to Rome. Giulia Farnese was the mistress of the Pope Alessandro Farnese. Giulia Farnese invited her friend Lucrezia Borgia to the Palace where they both spent a wonderful time together.
Enjoy the visit of the amazing panoramic garden of The Rocca in Capodimonte and be a part of the history of this place!
At Bolsena lake you and your family can enjoy a wonderful and memorable stay and you can take advantage of the numerous leisure opportunities in the region.
Read moreSan Lorenzo Nuovo – an ideal town at Bolsena Lake, was built on the second half of year 1700 on the command of Pope Clement XIV.
Pope Clement XIV wanted to give a new place to live to the citizens of the old town where land was sliding.
Read moreBolsena – A delightful medieval town, is situated on the north-eastern slope of Bolsena lake. Bolsena is a touristic town with many elegant hotels and restaurants that will make your stay interesting and pleasurable.
Read moreOn the steps of Etruscan Civilization at Bolsena Lake, let’s discover the amazing artefacts dating back to Iron Age and even before.
The remains of the Villanova culture, an organic part of Etruscan culture, are present in Orvieto, Vulci, Bolsena, Sovana and even in Bolsena Lake.
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