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VitorchianoVitorchiano stands at 285 metres above the sea level, close to Viterbo and 90 km far from Rome, at the feet of Mounts Cimini, into the verdant Valley of Vezza. The ancient charming hamlet, renowned for the extraction of peperino (volcanic tuff, containing fragments of basalt and limestone) and is located on top of these huge cone-shaped masses, with steep slopes overhanging the ditches of Vezza and Rio Acqua Fredda. Vitorchiano is surrounded by a hilly landscape, rich in oak woods, ash trees, beeches, elms and chestnut trees. It is crossed by limpid torrents and fresh water sources, which make it ideal habitat for wild animals like foxes, beech-martens, weasels, hares and wild boars. The local flora is incredibly variegated, too! Splendid flowers and wild fruit, and a luxuriant under-wood with junipers, brooms, ferns, hollies and many species of edible mushrooms, like the famous "porcino". Smooth streets and large paths crossing hills and woody areas make the village a great destination for who loves naturalistic tourism and relaxing vacations. Flowered balconies and an old-fashion enchanting atmosphere, along with the surrounding environment make Vitorchiano looking like a real crib... just beautiful! Thanks to the genuine high-quality local products like chestnuts, walnuts, mushrooms, precious olive oils, optimum wines, sheep and cow cheeses, hams and salami... you will appreciate it even more! The territory boasts evident traces of the Etruscan , Roman and Medieval civilizations. The combination of these elements, the availability of comfortable lines of communication and the nearby important historical and cultural centres of Tuscia (Viterbo, Tuscania, Tarquinia, Lago di Vico, Lago di Bolsena, etc...etc...). All this make Vitorchiano particularly suitable for a special cultural stay, while enjoying the typical flavours of the local cuisine, and the possibility to make great excursions to the main tourist attractions around. Other towns in the area: Anguillara Sabazia, Bassano Romano, Bolsena, Bomarzo, Bracciano, Calcata, Capranica, Caprarola, Castel Gandolfo, Castiglione in Teverina, Civita Castellana, Civita di Bagnoregio, Bagnoregio, Collevecchio, Fiuggi, Frascati, Genzano di Roma, Guidonia Montecelio, Magliano Sabina, Montefiascone, Nazzano, Onano, Ostia Antica, Ponza, Rome, Ronciglione, San Felice Circeo, San Polo dei Cavalieri, San Polo di Tarano, Soriano nel Cimino, Tarano, Tarquinia, Tivoli, Trevignano Romano, Tuscania, Vetralla, Viterbo, Zagarolo |
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