Viterbo - The City of the Popes

Treasures of Tuscia

Virtual Experience

Viterbo is a city that was founded by the Etruscans and was eventually taken over by the ancient Romans. It was later developed into an important center during the medieval period, becoming the residence of the Popes in the mid XIII century.

Here the longest election of a Pope ever recorded in history took place and the "conclave" (locked with a key) was hence invented and that became the norm after that event. After not electing a Pope for nearly three years the residents of Viterbo were involved in hurrying up the decision of a new pope by putting the cardinals on a starvation diet. 

Bombed during WWII it has anyway managed to keep its beautiful middle ages historic center intact: Romanesque Churches, Meddre ages Houses, Palaces, and Museums all of the city of Viterbo is a hidden gem ready to be discovered! 

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