Bolsena Attractions
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At the northeast corner of the Lago di Bolsena the picturesquely situated little town of Bolsena (348m/1,148ft; pop. 4,000) lies below the site of Etruscan Volsinium, political center of the league of twelve Etruscan cities (remains of a wall of dressed stone), and the Roman Volsinium Novum, built in 263 B.C. An ancient road paved with basalt blocks leads up (30 minutes) to the scanty remains.
Features of interest in Bolsena itself are the 13th century Castello and the church of Santa Cristina (13th century) to the south of the town. The church has a fine Renaissance facade (c. 1500) with two terracotta reliefs by Andrea della Robbia above the doors.
Features of interest in Bolsena itself are the 13th century Castello and the church of Santa Cristina (13th century) to the south of the town. The church has a fine Renaissance facade (c. 1500) with two terracotta reliefs by Andrea della Robbia above the doors.
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