Civita di Bagnoregio, Ancient village on tuffaceous cliffs in Viterbo province, Italy
The village stands on an eroding volcanic plateau, connected to the mainland by a 300-meter-long pedestrian bridge spanning across the valley.
Founded by Etruscans over 2,500 years ago, the settlement experienced severe damage from a 1695 earthquake that triggered a widespread population exodus.
The Chiesa di San Donato, built in the 5th century, contains Renaissance frescoes and represents the religious center of the medieval settlement.
Entry fees of 5 euros on weekends and 3 euros on weekdays contribute to preservation efforts and exempt local residents from municipal taxes.
The continuous erosion of the volcanic rock beneath the village causes sections to collapse, earning it the designation of the declining city.
Location: Bagnoregio
Elevation above the sea: 443 m
Address: Comune di Bagnoregio 01022
Website: https://civitadibagnoregio.cloud
GPS coordinates: 42.62778,12.11389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:03
Italy preserves numerous historical sites away from standard tourist routes, ranging from medieval hill towns to Etruscan burial grounds. These locations document different periods of Italian history through architecture, art and natural settings. The collection includes Roman archaeological sites such as Palazzo Valentini Domus Romane, where ancient townhouses remain beneath modern streets, and Basilica di San Clemente, which displays three construction phases built one above another. In southern Italy, the Sassi of Matera show cave dwellings from prehistoric times, while the Crypt of the Original Sin presents early Christian frescoes from the 8th century. The architectural variety ranges from the conical trulli houses in Alberobello to the Moorish inspired rooms of Sammezzano Castle. Civita di Bagnoregio sits on a tufa rock plateau separated from surrounding land by erosion. The Greek Theatre of Taormina and the Temple of Concordia in Agrigento document the ancient Greek presence in Sicily. Natural formations such as Grotta Azzurra on Capri and the thermal springs of Saturnia complement the historical structures. The sites spread across the entire country, from the Alps to the Aeolian Islands.
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