Civita Castellana

Tucked between the ravines of the Treia River in northern Lazio, Civita Castellana is a town whose character is shaped by the volcanic tuff plateau beneath its streets. It occupies the territory of ancient Falerii Veteres, the principal centre of the Falisci, a people whose language and customs set them apart from neighbouring Rome and Etruria. The Romanesque cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore is known for its carved portal and Cosmatesque marble work, while Forte Sangallo, commissioned for Pope Alexander VI at the end of the 15th century, now houses the Museo Archeologico dell'Agro Falisco. Local ceramic production remains an important part of the town's economy. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Lazio connects with the Tiber Valley and routes towards Umbria.

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