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Tuscania

A multicultural village

  • Discover Tuscania

    Tuscania is an ancient town where the old district coexists and fits perfectly with the new one, developed in recent years.



    The town has a strategic location, a few kilometers from Viterbo, but also from the sea and from Lake Bolsena. This makes Tuscania one of the most flourishing tourist centers of the Tuscia.



    There are many events linked to this city, especially those associated with the religious calendar. So the most important events are the processions of Good Friday, the Feast of the Madonna del Cerro and Our Lady of the Snows. But these are just some of the religious events that the city hosts.



    For gourmets it has to be noted the recent Festival of Pancake, organized on the occasion of the feast of St. Antonio Abate.



    Those who are a lover of the equestrian world, must not miss "Nitrites in Spring" in late May, an event celebrating the maremman and tolfetano horses with spectacular equestrian events.


    Tuscania is also good food, with its typical products such as extra virgin olive oils and wines, snails, mushrooms and more. Basically, for a holiday full of nature, culture and good food, come to Tuscania is definitely the right idea.

  • What to see in Tuscania

  • Video of Tuscania

  • History of Tuscania

    Along the river Marta and its tributaries the first settlements on today's Tuscania, as early as the Bronze Age saw the light.

    The different necropolis discovered in the area indicate that there were seven distinct settlements from the seventh century A.C.

    Unlike elsewhere, in Tuscania the aggregation of villages into a single large settlement happened very slowly, until it stabilized in the late fourth century A.C.

    In the most archaic stages Tuscania was part of the territory of neighboring and more important Tarquinia that greatly influenced the traditions and the local culture.

    Concurrent use of tombs of different shape include Tuscania in the so­called "culture of rock tombs of the first archaic period", along with other centers such as Blera, San Giuliano and San Giovenale.

    There are also signs of other cultures, such as Vulci, Volsinian, the Chiusina and Greek, as shown by significant import ceramic finds.

    During the third century A.C. Also in Tuscania the Romans arrived and gave birth to the tribe "Stellatina", the vast territory surrounding the control point that will become increasingly important after being raised to the ancient Roman Via della Via Clodia.

    At the beginning of the Middle Ages Tuscania became an important diocese and its bishop had civil powers on the territory for centuries and centuries. Once the Bishop was ousted by civil powers, Tuscania started to live internal power struggles, until in 1300 it was occupied by forces of the Capitol, going so under its direct control. Then in 1400, it fell under the control of the Papal State until the capture of Roma in 1870.

  • Events Tuscania

    • Lavender Festival: in early July Tuscania is colored lilac with the feast of lavender. On this occasion the narrow streets and alleys of the city will be invaded by the aroma of this wonderful country plant.
    • Spring Nitrites: in May the horse is celebrated with the National Fair of the Italian horse. Many exhibitors, but especially many horses, for a perfect event for those who love these beautiful animals.
    • May fair: on the occasion of the feast of Our Lady Liberator of Tuscania a Fair is held in May: two days with lots of shows, stands and sporting events.
    • Festival of cod:the first ten days of August come to Tuscania to enjoy the cod cooked in many ways and recipes.
    • Tuscanese summer: festival with many events with lots of music, theater and entertainment.
    • Festival of Pancakes:on the occasion of St. Antonio Abate it is celebrated the Festival of Pancakes, where the visitor is invited to taste this delicious dish and to enjoy the parades of cowboys.

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  • Typical Products of Tuscania

    • Wine: excellent DOC wines coming from the vineyards of the surrounding countryside of Tuscania. White and red both with a unique flavor.
    • Extra virgin olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil with a fruity aroma and a light herbaceous aftertaste. Consistent, with a delicate bitter hint which gives it flavor and freshness..
    • Wild herbs: in Tuscania you can find many edible wild plants, such as chicory, dandelion, mallow and more.
    • Meat:herds of cattle, accustomed to the pastures in the green hills of the site provide a high­-quality meat for steaks and various sausages.
    • Porcini mushrooms: the countryside and the surrounding forests are offering a large amount of mushrooms, used for many recipes.