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Things to see in Bolsena (Italy): 37 places and when to go
Bolsena is a town in Italy, and this site lists 37 places in and around it, mainly History (14), Food and drink (7), Temples (6). The best known are Orvieto Cathedral, Pozzo di San Patrizio and Basilica of Santa Cristina, Bolsena. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 42.6434, 11.9895
- Places
- 37 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (14) · Food and drink (7) · Temples (6) · Museums and art (5) · Nature (5) · Mountains (5)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- FCO Rome, 96 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Poggio del Torrone, at 690 m.
What to see in Bolsena
The places in and around Bolsena, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Orvieto CathedralCathedral of Orvieto, Umbria, Italy13 km
- Pozzo di San PatrizioWater well14 km
- Basilica of Santa Cristina, BolsenaChurch building in Bolsena, Italy3 m
- Torre AlfinaHistory13 km
- Montefiascone CathedralChurch building in Montefiascone, Italy12 km
- San Flaviano, MontefiasconeChurch building in Montefiascone, Italy12 km
- National Archaeological Museum of OrvietoMuseum in Italy13 km
- Museo Claudio FainaMuseum in Italy13 km
- Crocifisso del TufoEtruscan necropolis13 km
- Orvieto subterraneaMuseum13 km
- Monte LandroMountain in Italy6.2 km
- Monte PanaroMountain in Italy3.0 km
- Poggio del TorroneMountain in Italy4.0 km
- VisentiumAncient city and archaeological site in Italy12 km
- San Giovanni in Val di Lago, San Lorenzo NuovoChurch in San Lorenzo Nuovo, Italy6.9 km
- San DonatoChurch in Civita di Bagnoregio10 km
- Museum of Farnese GarmentsFashion museum in Gradoli, Viterbo11 km
- Museum of the Prehistory of Tuscia and of the Rocca FarneseMuseum in Italy16 km
- Poggio MonteradoMountain in Italy5.6 km
- Poggio PocatrabbioSummit3.4 km
- Rocca dei PapiHistory12 km
- Azienda Biologica TrebottiWinery17 km
- BigiWinery14 km
- Birra GradolarumBrewery11 km
And the other 13, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: BirrAlfina, Cantina Lapone, Cantina Sociale di Gradoli, Cantina Spazzavento
- History: Castel Rubello, Castello di Madonna Antonia, Castello di Santa Cristina, porta Albana
- Hiking: Romea Strata in Italia - 05 Lazio, Romea Strata in Italia - Tappa RSIT41, Romea Strata in Italia - Tappa RSIT42, Trail of the Brigands Stage 4, Trail of the Brigands Stage 5
When to go to Bolsena
The best time to visit Bolsena is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:12
- FebPossible10:20
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:26
- JunBest time15:07
- JulPossible14:50
- AugPossible13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:31
- DecPossible8:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. In April, 37 of the 37 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bolsena
The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, Rome), 96 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Viterbo39 places25 km
- San Casciano dei Bagni19 places26 km
- Tuscani10 places30 km
- canino25 places35 km
- Todi18 places37 km
- Piegaro15 places40 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bolsena?
The best known: Orvieto Cathedral, Pozzo di San Patrizio, Basilica of Santa Cristina, Bolsena, Torre Alfina, Montefiascone Cathedral. In all, 37 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bolsena?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Bolsena?
The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), 96 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bolsena as the destination and these 37 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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