The unique charm of an abandoned village, its houses – entirely carved out of the rock – now hidden in a lush vegetation. Vitozza, set on the top of a tufaceous cliff, hangs over the valley of the river Lente, which here has its springs.
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Etruscan hike: from Pitigliano to Sovana
A scenic walk along the ancient “vie cave”, between the hill-top villages of Pitigliano and Sovana – two of the most acclaimed towns of southern Tuscany.
Continue readingThe mysteries of Bomarzo: the Pyramid, Pasolini’s waterfalls, Santa Cecilia
Hiking in the woods surrounding Bomarzo it is easy to chance upon some odd, ancient relic, dating back to unknown ages…
Continue readingHermitages on the River Fiora
Where Lazio meets Tuscany. The Etruscan river and the invisible boundary
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A walk in the wood that hides the relics of one of the finest Italian Renaissance town
Continue readingUp and down the hills in Acquapendente
Acquapendente is one of the less known jewels of central italy, but it has over one thousand years of history. One of the oldest building of the town is the Basilica del Santo Sepolcro (Church of the Holy Sepulchre), which dates back well over a thousand years.
Continue readingThe Calanchi valley
This awe-inspiring tracks in the heart of the “calanchi” valley boast some of the most dramatic scenery on Civita di Bagnoregio.
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