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VITERBO - La città dei Papi
The main
historic town of economic and administration importance of the upper Lazio.
The zone probably inhabited originally by Etruscans and understood by
remains found was probably a very important settlement in the neighborhood
where today the same is found was destroyed by Romans in 310 ac during the
conquest of the Tuscia.
A city of
antique origins and great historical traditions, was also conserved in the
San Pellegrinoarea, which is almost intact as it was in medeival times. But
the most interesting and extraordinary monument of the old city is the popes
palace, rich in artistic treasures and testimonies of episodes of historical
resonance.
The
buildingdesired by the brave captain Raniero Gatti was probably completet in
1266, ready to receive the papal court who had decided to move away from the
turbulent Roman residence.From the 2nd September there is a celebration for
the patron saint of Viterbo S. Rosa, with historical processions in costumes
of various periods. The 3rd of September there is the famous transport of
the S. Rosa statue, 30 mt high wieghing five tonnes, is carried through the
city by 120 men (facchini). |
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