Last month I went to Civita di
Bagnoregio with my parents and my cousin. It is one of the most beautiful
medieval towns in Italy and a very popular tourist destination. In fact, every
year more than 700 000 people go there from all over the world to admire
this breathtaking town.
It is famous for its nickname: “the
Dying Town”.
It is located on the top of a
tuff hill which is constantly eroded, consequently the town always risks
disappearing. Today only eleven people live there.
It is in central Italy, in the province of Viterbo; it is about 120 km from Rome and by train or car it only takes you about two hours to get there. You can visit this town on a day trip because you will need about three hours for sightseeing. I recommend bringing suitable footwear because the only way to visit Civita di Bagnoregio is on foot. As soon as you arrive, you will find yourself in a parking area where you have to pay a €5 ticket. To reach the centre of the town you have to cross a 300 metre long bridge which connects the old town with the new one. While walking across the bridge, you can enjoy the spectacular landscape of "Valle dei Calanchi".
The historic centre is an attraction in itself, but there are other places of interest such as Colesanti, Bocca and Alemanni Palaces, built during the Renaissance. In Alemanni Palace you can visit the Geological and Landslides Museum. Another important building is the Church of San Donato which overlooks the main square and where a holy wooden crucifix is kept.
Civita di Bagnoregio has some small
shops of handcrafted products and souvenirs. If you are hungry, there is the
possibility to find small restaurants, taverns and bars where you
can try some typical dishes, for example “fettuccine with chicken entrails sauce” or
“polenta with truffle” ... I am sure you will enjoy them!
You can also download an app to
get all the information you need about the best places to eat and
drink as well as the tours to choose. I loved this
atmospheric town very much because it seems like a magical place
where time has stopped in medieval times.
Ivonne Ciocchetti, 2^C Linguistico
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