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All Italy Viterbo

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Viterbo

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Viterbo, Italy

Updated February 28, 2025

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Dining Table at Villa Lante

This immaculate and historic water garden culminates in a massive stone dining table with an inset fountain for chilling the wine of the Cardinal's guests.
The Incorrupt Remains of Santa Rosa.

Viterbo, Italy

The Incorrupt Body of Santa Rosa

The leathery remains of a woman who died in the 13th century now lie in a church named for her.
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Viterbo, Italy

Thermal Springs of Viterbo

For centuries, this town's hot springs have been embraced by rich and poor—and even by Popes.
Palazzo dei Papi (Palace of the Popes).

Viterbo, Italy

Palazzo dei Papi (Palace of the Popes)

For two decades in the 13th century, the papacy operated from this palace in central Italy, which served as the site of the first—and longest—papal election conclave in history.

Viterbo, Italy

'Il Risveglio' ('The Awakening')

This fiberglass version of the Awakening sculpture by Seward Johnson, now resides in its third location in Italy, in Viterbo.

Viterbo, Italy

Fontana-Monumento al Paracadutista d’Italia

This war memorial commemorates some of the world's first paratroopers.
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The abbey of San Martino al Cimino.

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This medieval Italian village was transformed into an architectural marvel by the famous "Papessa" Donna Olimpia.
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