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	San Martino al Cimino - Italy San Martino al Cimino, a charmed medieval village surrounded by the leefy Monti Cimini. The excellent location of San Martino makes it the perfect base for days out in the Tuscia.


Due to it position about 500 metres above the sea level, San Martino al Cimino enjoys a pleasant and fresh climate. Its location makes it an ideal place for a number of interesting day trips. In the summer it is possible to spend a day of fun and sunshine on the nearby shores of the beautiful lakes of Vico and Bolsena or at the beach in Tarquinia. The surrounding leefy sides of the Cimini mountains offer a similarly pleasant shelter from the summer heat. The majestic Cistercian Abbey located at the heart of the village enjoys a magnificent view over the whole of the Tuscia right down to the sea. San Martino is a small village just 4 km. from Viterbo and 65 km from Rome. Its highlight is the Doria Pamphilij palace, which incorporated part of the annexed convent (Romanesque portal) at the time of Donna Olimpia Maidalchini Pamphilij, sister-in-law to pope Innocenzo X. Completely restored in 1652 by several artists amongst whom Bernini, today the Abbey doubles up as an elegant convention centre with rich lacunar halls, frescoes and a monumental fireplace. The village is a small architectural gem as a consequence of the complete restoration its original medieval centre underwent during the XVII cent. by mandate of pope Innocenzo X who entrusted the architect Marcantonio de’ Rossi to carry out the works in accordance with contemporary town development.

Viterbo and the Spas:
The Medieval quarter of San Pellegrino, the Popes’ Palace, the churches and the famous fountains are just few among the many beauties you may admire in the town of the Popes.
The local spas have state-of-the art, modern facilities.
There are also open-air spas that can be accessed free of charge.

The Lake of Vico:
Monte Fogliano and Monte Venere are reflected in the crystal-clear water of the Lake of Vico, which is the result of the lively pre-historic volcanic activity that shaped the whole area.
The lake is about 12 km2, with a perimeter of 18.8 km.
The Lake of Vico is the third largest lake in Latium, and it is suitable for bathing.

Historical homes, country manors and castles:
Villa Lante in Bagnaia, Villa Farnese in Caprarola and the Park of Monsters in Bomarzo are three late-Renaissance architectural wonders with gardens, fountains, frescoes and sculptures.
Many others castles and palaces, once the possession of noblemen and high-rank clerics, contribute to make up the truly remarkable local heritage: Orsini (Soriano nel Cimino and Vasanello), Marescotti-Ruspoli (Vignanello), Monaldeschi (Bolsena), Farnese (Caprarola, Gadoli, Valentano), Borgia (Civitacastellana, Nepi), Odescalchi (Bassano Romano), Albornoz (Viterbo), Santacroce-Altieri (Oriolo Romano). The grand structures of Rocca dei Papi in Montefiascone and the Castello dell’Abbadia in Vulci join this impressive architectural roll of honour.

The Lake of Bolsena:
Bolsena lake is the largest volcanic lake in Italy. Its surface is 114 km2 and its depth may reach 151 m.
Two small islands, Martana and Bisentina increase the lake’s charms. Motor boating is allowed.


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