Monti Volsini

#3104 among destinations in Italy

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Monti Volsini or Vulsini are a minor mountain range in northern Lazio, Italy, near the Lake Bolsena. The highest point is that of Passo della Montagnola, in the comune of Latera, at c. 645 m. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°40'0"N, 11°55'0"E

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Nearby attractions include: Basilica of Santa Cristina, Museo del fiore, Acquapendente Cathedral, Museo del costume farnesiano.

4 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Renaissance architecture
Basilica of Santa Cristina, Bagnoregio
103 min walk • Santa Cristina is a Roman Catholic basilica church in Bolsena, province of Viterbo, region of Lazio, Italy. The church is best known for being the site of a Eucharistic Miracle in 1263, immortalized by The Mass at Bolsena by Raphael in the Vatican palace. It also was the burial site for the martyr and saint Christina of Bolsena.
5.1 miN
Museum
Museo del fiore
130 min walk • The Museo del Fiore is a small naturalistic, multimedial and interactive museum, located in Italy, in the woods of the Monte Rufeno natural reserve which is 10 km from Acquapendente and 2 km from the characteristic medieval city of Torre Alfina.
5.7 miNW
Church
Acquapendente Cathedral
146 min walk • Acquapendente Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral, dedicated to the Holy Sepulchre, in the town of Acquapendente in Lazio, Italy. Formerly the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Acquapendente, it is now a co-cathedral in the Diocese of Viterbo.
3.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museo del costume farnesiano
88 min walk • The Museum of Farnese Garments is on the third and fourth floor of Palazzo Farnese in Gradoli, Viterbo, Italy. It was inaugurated in December 1998.
3.7 miSE
Lake
Lake Bolsena
95 min walk • Lake Bolsena of central Italy, is a lake of volcanic and tectonic origin. It is the largest volcanic lake in Europe. Roman historic records indicate activity of the Vulsini volcano occurred as recently as 104 BC; it has been dormant since then.
3.5 miSW
Church
Collegiata di Santa Maria Maddalena
89 min walk • The collegiate church of Santa Maria Maddalena is today the most important church in the municipality of Gradoli.
3.5 miSW
Forts and castles, Architecture
Palazzo Farnese
88 min walk • The Farnese Palace in Gradoli is one of the most impressive palace-fortresses of the Farnese family scattered throughout Italy.
5.9 miNW
City
Acquapendente
152 min walk • Acquapendente is a city and comune in the province of Viterbo, in Lazio. Acquapendente is a centre for the agricultural production of vegetables and wine, and has a tradition of pottery craftsmanship.
4.6 miNE
Locality
Castel Giorgio
117 min walk • Castel Giorgio is a comune in the Province of Terni in the Italian region Umbria, located about 60 kilometres southwest of Perugia and about 60 km northwest of Terni on the Alfine Highland, facing the Lake Bolsena.
5.3 miSW
Town
Latera
135 min walk • One of the town's most iconic features is the imposing Latera Castle, which dates back to the 13th century. The castle's medieval architecture and commanding presence provide a fascinating glimpse into the town's past, making it a must-see attraction for history...