Viterbo: Church of Saint Leonard Murialdo
Tucked between the volcanic Cimini Hills and the plain of northern Lazio, Viterbo is a city whose character is shaped by its position in the historic region of Tuscia. The Church of Saint Leonard Murialdo belongs to the newer urban fabric beyond Viterbo’s medieval core and bears the name of the Turin priest who founded the Congregation of Saint Joseph. Within the old city, defensive walls enclose a substantial medieval quarter, including the Palazzo dei Papi, used as a papal residence in the 13th century. Viterbo is also known for the annual Transport of the Macchina di Santa Rosa, an important local religious tradition. Green residential neighbourhoods extend towards the hills around the city.
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Built around the early-medieval Castrum Viterbii, Viterbo grew into one of northern Lazio’s best-preserved walled cities. Set on the lower slopes of the Cimini Mountains, it is known for its volcanic terrain and long tradition of thermal bathing, including the Terme dei Papi. The compact medieval quarter of San Pellegrino retains stone towers, arches and narrow lanes, while the Palazzo dei Papi recalls the period when popes made Viterbo their seat in the 13th century. Each September, the city’s devotion to its patron Saint Rose is marked by the transport of the towering Macchina di Santa Rosa. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Lazio.
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