Overview
Viterbo is a medieval city of 68,000 people in Lazio, central Italy, with one of Italy's best-preserved historic centres surrounded by walls. It was once a Papal seat and controls 50 castles in the 13th century; now it preserves Etruscan necropolises, thermal springs at 55°C, and Italy's gold reserves.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History
Before you go
Food
Viterbo offers excellent-value Italian cuisine. Pizza from €5, pasta dishes €10-20. Regional wines and artisanal cheeses at wine bars.
Health
Thermal springs reach 55°C. Free public springs 2 km from city centre at Bulicame. Spa options at Terme dei Papi.
Money
Italy uses euros (€). Budget meals from €5-10 at pizza places; full dinners €10-20. Thermal springs are free.
Transport
Local buses run by Francigena: 90-min ticket €0.70 (tobacconist) or €1.50 (on board); daily ticket €1.55. The historic centre is walkable.