Introduction
The Tuscia region of Viterbo is a land of hazelnuts, oil and Etruscan villages where festivals unfold among thermal springs and papal palaces.
The area boasts 3 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition and 1 UNESCO heritage sites.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Tuscia e Viterbo:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Tuscia e Viterbo:
Trasporto della Macchina di Santa Rosa
3 settembreViterbo · Dal 1258
Torre di 30 m portata a spalla da 100 facchini, patrimonio UNESCO.
Sagra della Castagna e della Nocciola
OttobreCaprarola
Festa dei frutti del bosco dei Monti Cimini.
Caffeina Festival
GiugnoViterbo
Festival culturale con autori, musica e spettacoli nel centro storico.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Tuscia e Viterbo represent the excellence of the area:
What to eat in Tuscia e Viterbo
Very simple vegetable soup with bread and egg, a traditional dish of the Tuscia cowboys.
Extremely thin pasta like strands of hay, dressed with goose sauce.
Hand-made pasta similar to Tuscan pici, dressed with wild boar sauce.
Traditions & Culture
An illuminated 30-meter tower weighing 52 tons carried on the shoulders of 100 porters through the streets of Viterbo.
Festival in the villages of the Monti Cimini dedicated to chestnuts and forest products.
UNESCO Heritage
UNESCO Intangible Heritage: the votive machine carried on the shoulders through Viterbo.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Volcanic lake in the crater of the Monti Cimini with hazelnut groves.
An area of gorges and Etruscan necropolises in Tuscia.
Historical Figures
Connected to Tuscia through the Rocca dei Borgia in Nepi and the history of the Viterbo papacy.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Tuscia e Viterbo are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“The Macchina di Santa Rosa stands 30 meters tall, weighs 52 tons, and is carried on the shoulders of 100 porters: a UNESCO heritage site.”
“The name "Est! Est!! Est!!!" comes from a bishop who sent a servant ahead to mark inns with good wine.”
“The Viterbo Tuscia area is home to the Palazzo dei Papi, where some of the longest papal conclaves in history took place.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What DOP and IGP products can be found in Tuscia and Viterbo?expand_more
In Tuscia and Viterbo you can find 3 protected designation products, including: Nocciola Romana (DOP), Olio Tuscia (DOP), Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone (DOC).
2What should I eat in Tuscia and Viterbo?expand_more
Typical dishes of Tuscia and Viterbo include: Acquacotta viterbese, Fieno di Canepina, and Lombrichelli. Each of these dishes tells the story of the region's gastronomic tradition.
3What UNESCO heritage sites are in Tuscia and Viterbo?expand_more
In Tuscia and Viterbo you can find 1 UNESCO heritage site: Macchina di Santa Rosa (Intangible, 2013).
4What are the most famous festivals in Tuscia and Viterbo?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Tuscia and Viterbo: Transport of the Macchina di Santa Rosa (Viterbo, September 3); Sagra della Castagna e della Nocciola (Caprarola, October); Caffeina Festival (Viterbo, June).
5What natural parks are in Tuscia and Viterbo?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Tuscia and Viterbo include: Riserva Naturale del Lago di Vico (Nature Reserve), Parco Regionale Marturanum (Regional Park).
6Who organizes the festivals in Tuscia and Viterbo?expand_more
Festivals in Tuscia and Viterbo are organized by local communities such as the Sodalizio dei Facchini di Santa Rosa and Pro Loco Caprarola. These Pro Loco associations and local groups are the custodians of the region's gastronomic traditions.