Italy off the beaten path: Tuscania, wonderful village in Lazio
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...