If you desire a holiday full of relaxation in a beautiful medieval village, come to Bolsena and stroll on the banks of its picturesque lake Located along the north-eastern shore of the namesaked lake, Bolsena is a charming town located about 350 meters above sea level.
Among the major attractions of this country, we find immediately the Bolsena lake, one of the cleanest in Europe with its crystal clear waters and the marina, site of a famous sailing school. The lakefront is one of the most beautiful and romantic, with its shady path surrounded by tall pine trees. It is the perfect place to take a walk in the open air, in the company of a stunning view.
The facilities and the services offered in Bolsena, are manifold: tasty restaurants, romantic holel and B&Bs as well as comfortable camping, everything to offer tourists a holiday of relaxation and nature. There are also many organized events, including the infiorate of Corpus Christi and the Feast of hydrangeas, which fill the streets of the city with many colors and perfumes.
The real history of Bolsena focuses mainly on the Middle Ages, although there are some Etruscan testimonies related to their presence all over the territory. Instead the whole town of Bolsena is dating back to medieval times, with the ancient Monaldeschi's fortress, which -situated on a hill- it dominates the entire old village. The premises of the Fortress currently house the Territorial Museum of Lake Bolsena, area in which the history of the lake and the various civilizations that have developed on its shores over the years is reconstructed.
Of great interest, both historical and architectural, is also the Church of San Francesco, dating from the thirteenth century. Initially it was built according to the Romanesque style, however, over the centuries increasingly it took on a gothic look with the most sophisticated style, tangibily testimonied by the finely decorated main door. Bolsena is the ideal destination for a vacation to discover ancient worlds, tradition and culture.