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It was the mounting rage of citizens in Viterbo, a small town north of Rome, that put an end to the longest papal election in the history of the Catholic Church, forging for the first time the word “conclave.” The Viterbo conclave in the 13th century was a pivotal event in papal elections, lasting almost three years – exactly 1,006 days – due to de...

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You're sipping your morning caffè in the capital city of Italy, wondering how this vacation could possibly get any better. Then it hits you — Viterbo is just an hour and a half away. Known as one of the best and easiest day trips from Rome, this place promises much more than you'd expect. The sight of Fontana Grande sets the medieval tone of your a...

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Viterbo, Italy, styles itself as the "City of the Popes" and this Gothic-style, palace, known locally as Palazzo dei Papi, is the reason why. Most people think of Rome (or more specifically, Vatican City) as the home of the pope, but this is not written in stone. Many people remember the abandonment of Rome during the Avignon Papacy of the 14th cen...

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Extraordinary discovery at the Unesco site of Tarquinia, where archaeologists have found a new painted chamber tomb: the paintings on the walls show dance and workshop scenes. The discovery dates back to late 2022, although it was announced by the Viterbo Superintendency only in the last few hours. It all begins during an inspection by the Soprinte...

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Rome may be the heart of the Jubilee Year celebrations, but just 90 minutes away lies a hidden gem steeped in religious history: Viterbo. Known as the “City of Popes,” this charming town in northern Lazio served as a papal refuge during turbulent times and played a pivotal role in shaping church traditions, including the papal conclave. With the ma...

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ENEA, the Italian Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, has published in the international journal Natural Product Researchcarried a study highlighting the anticancer potential of active biomolecules contained in an extract of the traditional hazelnut from the Viterbo (Lazio) area, Tonda Gentile Romana. “We have...

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Lazio, my region. A region of many wonders; a compound of sumptuous landscapes, ancient medieval hamlets, superb regional delicacies and ravishing nature. Bordered by the Tirreno waves and traversed by the central portion of the Apennine mountains, the region we’re about to discover will allow you to ride (either by car or by train) through unforge...

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The Palace of the Popes in Viterbo represents the true symbol of the city, built on the occasion of the transfer of the papal seat from Rome to Viterbo, decided by Pope Alexander IV (1254-1261). The Palace of the Popes hosted over 40 popes and their court for more or less long periods, throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The move to thi...

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 visited Viterbo many years ago. The monuments, like the famous and unmistakable Loggia of the Papal Palace, were gray from bus soot. I took a picture anyway--with a film camera. Digital was a dream of the future.  I recently returned to a glistening city in the digital era. We had rented an apartment in a medieval tower above a small but important...

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The city of Viterbo in Italy is known as the “Thermal City” to reflect the numerous hot springs, many of which are adapted as bathing places, in the surrounding countryside. The majority of these hot springs are at a temperature of about 48 Celcius but some of the springs release water at temperatures as high as 58 degrees. Whether you just want fr...

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