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City: Montefiascone (Viterbo) - Pop. 13000 - Alt : 633 m asl
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 Description: Montefiascone is a characteristic agricultural
and commercial hill town near Lake Bolsena. In the past it was Roman
settlement and its importance increased during the Middle Ages.
Sights and Attractions:
The cathedral (1519) with its majestic cupola, a fine work by Arnolfo di Cambio •
The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie •
The Church of San Flaviano (1032) which consists of two overlapped
churches •
Rocca dei Papi a fortress with beautiful view of Lake Bolsena
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The Roman theater of Ferento (few km outside of the town)
 Museums:
Events:
Good Friday procession with more than 100 people in costume •
San Flaviano patron Saint (Apr 25/26) (celebration, fair, etc) •
Festa del Vino (wine festival and medieval re-enacting), from July
30 to Aug 15 •
Antique Exhibition at the Rocca dei Papi ) Aug 1 - 15
Market day: Wednesday
 Typical products: Est Est Est wine,
olive oil, agricultural products, fish.
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Zepponami, Celleno.
Neighboring towns: Bagnoregio, Bolsena, Capodimonte, Gradoli,
Marta, San Lorenzo Nuovo, Viterbo
 Nearest international airport: Rome Airport (2 hours )
 Nearest train station: Viterbo train station (20 min drive)
 Public transportation:
Bus service
Distances in km: Bolsena
15; Viterbo 16,
Orvieto
30,
Rome 98,
Siena 147
km.
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