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Civita di Bagnoregio
The ancient city of Bailuligio is said to be the prototype of "City in the Sky" written by Hayao Miyazaki, so it has the reputation of "City in the Sky". Built in the Etruscan civilization period, the ancient city is about 300 meters long and 200 meters wide. Because it is located on the top of the volcanic tuff, after several earthquakes and collapsed, in the 19th century, it could only rely on a long bridge of about one kilometer. Connected to the outside world, it looks like a castle in the sky from a distance.Bagnoregio · 10.5km from Bolsena
Duomo di Orvieto
Orvieto Cathedral was built in 1290 and is a landmark building in Orvieto. The building of the church is a mixture of Roman and Gothic styles. The main body is black and white marble strips. The main wall is rainbow-colored. There is a mural in the church called "The Last Judgment", which is still amazing to this day.Orvieto · 13.2km from Bolsena
Saint Patrick’s Well
Saint Patrick’s Well is over 60 m deep and features two staircases, with a Latin inscription nearby that reads: "What nature has stingily withheld from humans, here is water, which humans can obtain through labor," testifying to the diligence and perseverance of the local people.Orvieto · 14km from Bolsena
Civita di Bagnoregio Ticket
Bagnoregio · 10.2km from Bolsena
Rocca Monaldeschi della Cervara
Bolsena · 228m from downtown
Lake Bolsena
Lake Bolsena, located in Viterbo, Italy, is a very famous lake in Italy. About 300,000 years ago, the lake was formed by the eruption of some volcanic craters in the Vesini Mountains. Lake Bolsena is oval in shape and is a typical crater lake. There are 2 islands in the lake and a river leading to the outside. The water area of the lake is more than 100 square kilometers and the altitude is more than 300 meters.Bolsena · 4.9km from downtown
Pantheon
The Pantheon is located in the center of Rome and is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman buildings still in use today as a church. It was first built over two thousand years ago by Agrippa, the son-in-law of Augustus, the first emperor of Rome, to worship the gods. The current main structure is the result of a reconstruction on the original site during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, with Agrippa's inscription still preserved on the lintel. The entire building has exquisite proportions and was praised by Michelangelo as "the design of angels." In front of the hall is the Rotunda Square, where an Egyptian obelisk stands in the fountain, making it the perfect spot to capture a panoramic view of the building's facade. The main structure is simple and clear: a massive cylinder with both width and height exceeding 40 m, topped by a hemispherical concrete dome. The hall has no windows, with all light coming from a circular opening over 8 m in diameter at the dome's apex—on sunny days, sunlight pours through the opening, forming a beam that slowly sweeps across the niches and stone walls as the sun moves; during rain, water falls directly into the hall and is drained through hidden floor outlets. The construction of such a wide-span dome without steel reinforcement has inspired architects for over a millennium, serving as a subject of study and emulation. The niches around the interior were originally dedicated to the gods and now house statues and altars: the Renaissance master Raphael is buried here, and the tombs of Italian kings Vittorio Emanuele II and Umberto I are also located within. Take a moment to look up at the light streaming down from the dome, then follow the niches to admire the statues and tombs, feeling the awe inspired by this nearly two-thousand-year-old building that remains perfectly preserved.Rome · 92.2km from Bolsena
Colosseum
•This was the place where gladiators fought for their lives, prisoners on death row struggled with hungry lions, and it was also the great symbol of eternal Rome •Take in the magnificent architecture and imagine epic battles that once took place here •Imagine the bustle of the marketplace, the intrigue of political debates, and the opulence of imperial residences △ The Colosseum was built on the site of the magnificent Dumus Aurea and was completed in 80 AD. But with the decline of the Roman Empire in the 6th century AD, the Colosseum was gradually abandoned and became overgrown. Since then, the Colosseum has been damaged by earthquakes many times, and it has even become a source of stone and marble for builders. Nowadays, only the incomplete skeleton of the Colosseum is left in front of people, but you can still get a glimpse of the style of that day. △ From the outside, the Colosseum has four floors (including the underground). On the first floor, you can clearly see the maze-like building in the center of the Colosseum. The basements that were once the Colosseum housed the beasts and gladiators who were about to duel. If you want to see the underground part up close, you need to be led by a tour guide. △ The entire exterior wall of the Colosseum is made of limestone, with 80 arches (vormitori) on each floor, allowing spectators to quickly enter and take their seats. The recesses on the second and third floors were once filled with marble statues. The top of the wall is dotted with windows and slender Corinthian pilasters, and there are 240 wall columns to support the canvas canopy covering the Colosseum.Rome · 93.6km from Bolsena
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Bolsena · 562m from downtown
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
• Known as the main church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Florence and the third largest church in the world • Consisting of the main church, bell tower and baptistery, it is not only large in scale, but also a representative building of the entire early Renaissance • The cathedral has a 19th-century Gothic Revival-style facade. Its exterior is paved with marble blocks of different shades of white, green and pink. The colors are colorful and harmonious △ In 1982, the cathedral was listed as a World Cultural Heritage as part of the historical center of Florence. After entering the church, you can climb up to the dome from the small door on the side. You need to climb 463 steps, and then overlook the entire city of Florence. △ The bell tower of the church is a Gothic building, 85 meters high. It consists of a six-story square structure stacked upward into a column. The outer wall is paved with white marble, which is pure and elegant, bringing more momentum to the majestic church.Italy · Florence
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爱旅游的卓丽6 November 2024
4.0
❣️This ancient city is strategically located and surrounded by magnificent natural scenery, allowing tourists to enjoy the charming natural scenery while visiting the ancient monuments. Once you enter the ancient city, you will be attracted by the intricate architectural layout. It is as if you are in an ancient world. There are many attractions worth visiting in the ancient city of Civita di Bagnoregio. The most eye-catching ones are the ancient castles and palaces. They stand in every corner of the city, exuding a solemn and mysterious atmosphere. ❤️In short, the ancient city of Civita di Bagnoregio is a tourist destination full of charm and history. I wish you a pleasant experience in your trip to the ancient city of Civita di Bagnoregio.
Civita di Bagnoregio
suifeng201923 December 2020
4.0
Orvieto Cathedral is also a landmark building here, and its architectural style is somewhat similar to that of Siena Cathedral. We went there late, and the square was empty, and the atmosphere suddenly became more solemn.
Duomo di Orvieto
M77***1614 October 2026
4.0
It's alright. If you've already visited all the other major Italian attractions, you can check it out. I don't really understand their religious beliefs or stories, but the scenery is quite nice, and you can see the city views.
Pantheon
_TI***h419 October 2026
5.0
Your ticket includes the Roman forum and palatine hill so is excellent value
Colosseum
Anonymous user22 September 2026
5.0
The queue was quite long, and you need to make sure you're in the correct line before you start queuing… Queues at tourist attractions in Europe often consist of several separate lines with unclear signage. I didn't choose to climb the bell tower or the dome, but the museum included in the ticket is worth a good look; personally, I felt the environment was quite nice.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
