Of Etruscan origin, Acquapendente rises on the Francigena way, an important road that allowed the small town to grow up. During XVIth century  in Acquependente were built the most beautiful domes and palaces on the main road and on the square, such as Fidi Palace, Viscontini Palace, the Bishop Palace. What to see? We can advice three itineraries: a Medieval one, another of the Renaissance, and the one of Quintaluna.

Medieval:

S.Sepolcro Crypt, S.Giovanni church, S. Francesco church, S. Chiara convent, S. Vittoria church, S.Agostino church, Julia De Jacopo Tower.

Renaissance:

Bishop Palace, S. Caterina church, Rigombo Fountain, Benci Caterini Palace, Town Hall, Piccioni Palace, Costantini Palace, Rugarella Fountain, S. Lorenzo church, Viscontini Palace, Barbarossa Tower, S. Sepolcro Cathedral.

Quintaluna:

Beginning from the Julia de Jacopo Tower, going along the Quintaluna torrent, walking the S. Leonardo-Acquaviva road, it is possible to enjoy completely unique landscapes and alleys going through the ancient part of the town.
The torrent is called Quintaluna because of two reasons: the first one is related to the time employed from pilgrims to reach Rome from Acquapendente (5 days/nights) by feet; the other reason is coming from a deformation of the latin “gens quintilian”.
After the Flower’s Madonna miracle ancient inhabitants of this town begun to build in the valley, very rich in rivers, streams and springs; that land was freed from woods, where many  bandits lived, plundering travellers.

NATURAL RESERVE OF RUFENO MOUNTAIN:

The Reserve was formed in 1983, anmd is a part of the protected areas system of Lazio, and covers about 2892 hectares. Its territory is characterised by the typical morphology of the northern Lazio- lower Tuscany.

SHOWS AND EVENTS:

The event called “Pugnaloni”, that is celebrated each year each third sunday of May is very important. Its origins come from some time ago, when citizens revolted against the power of Federico I Barbarossa, destroying the castle. To remember it, today are created many works that challenge one another in a competition. The award ceremony take place at the end of the day in the main square of the town, where everyone gathers up, very anxious, waiting for the winner to be announced.

Most important cities to visit near Acquapendente and their distance

We suggest you to organise an itinerary around the Bolsena lake, also to visit cities coasting it: Capodimonte, only 32 Km far, Marta (35 Km), Montefiascone (34,5 Km) and the town of Bolsena, only 19,2 Km far.
We suggest also to visit the province town: Viterbo “La città dei Papi” (City of Popes), far from Acquapendente only 51,6 km.
Acquapendente is settled at the border of Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany: we suggest you to visit also San Casciano dei Bagni (22,9 Km far), Saturnia’s spas (50 Km far), the Amiata Mountain (25 Km) and Orvieto, only 26 Km far.

Where to sleep?

If you want to spend your holidays near Acquapendente, please keep in mind the bed and breakfast holiday house Airone, a recently-built structure at the border of Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany, in the town of Proceno. Any further information you may need, please contact the owner at (+39) 0763.710075 or (+39) 333.4644365.

F.A.Q.:

Where is Acquapendente? How can I reach it?

Under you’ll find a map to see every way to reach Acquapendente.