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Tuscania Tuscania is one of the most evocative medieval villages of Tuscia , along its cobbled streets you can still breathe a timeless atmosphere of rare charm. Standing on seven tufaceous rock promontories at 180 meters above sea level, from its strategic location between the Marta River and the Capecchio Stream, Tuscania dominates the great communication route connecting the Tyrrhenian Sea to Lake Bolsena . This charming village is distinguished by the ancient traces of the Etruscan civilization and the medieval architecture that make it the ideal movie set; many acclaimed historical films such as The Incredible Army of Brancaleone , Pasolini 's Uccellacci and Uccellini or Zeffirelli 's Romeo and Juliet , have been partially filmed here.   Tuscania Tuscania In town, the predominant colour is the brownish of the tuff, dotted with flowers and bright doors. Walking through the medieval alleys of the historic center, the path will take you through some beautiful ancient c...

Most people arrive in Lazio only in order to see Rome , but besides the Italian capital and its amazing ancient ruins and art, there is much more to see and explore in this region. This is still a part of Italy off the beaten path but it has indeed a lot to offer in terms of art, history, unspoiled nature and culinary traditions. And, it is due to the love I have for my region that I felt the urge to share with you some of the hidden gems of this area. Here is my top 10 of things to do in Lazio …(and, trust me, this is only the tip of the iceberg): 1. Visit the ancient papal city of Viterbo Viterbo is a relatively small city, located in the north of the Lazio region approximately 1 hour and half drive from Rome , in the area known as Tuscia, once inhabited by the Etruscans . I love it especially for the elegant and extraordinarily preserved buildings dating back to the XI-XII centuries, such as the Palazzo dei Papi , the Cathedral of San Lorenzo or the Palazzo dei Priori, bu...

Italy is our native country and, although we have decided to live abroad, it is a country that we deeply love, extraordinarily rich in art, history, natural beauty and food and wine traditions.  Being an expat is not always easy, but it has the advantage that every time we return to visit our families, we always find the time to explore the country like tourists and to discover the little gems, often off the beaten path, which make this country so unique. A part of Italy, we particularly love is the Tuscia, an area once inhabited by the Etruscans, in northern Lazio. Here the charming villages, with their picturesque stone houses and narrow alleys, have preserved a good part of their medieval-Renaissance physiognomy.   One of these is the medieval hamlet of Farnese, a tiny village, counting not even 1700 inhabitants, beautifully perched on a tuffaceous cliff.  Its name derives from the Farnia tree known around Europe as peduncolate oak and depicted on the city coat o...