Bolsena
A place to experience,
not just to visit.
What to See
Bolsena is a village to be discovered step by step. Nestled on the shores of its namesake lake, it preserves a rare balance between nature, history and spirituality.
Among the narrow streets of the historic centre, Castello Monaldeschi towers over the village and houses the Museo Territoriale del Lago di Bolsena, featuring Etruscan, Roman and medieval artefacts. Nearby, the Basilica di Santa Cristina and the early Christian Catacombs tell the story of the deep-seated devotion, rooted in the Eucharistic Miracle of 1263 and the solemnity of Corpus Domini. From the upper village, a unique view opens over the lake and the hills of Tuscia: a landscape that stretches all the way to Parco di Turona, a protected natural area rich in springs, trails and woodlands. For archaeology enthusiasts, the sites of Poggio Moscini and Poggio Pesce–Battaglini are also worth visiting, where traces of the Etruscan-Roman city of Volsinii are preserved.
Itineraries through Spirituality, Culture and Nature
Visiting Bolsena in 2 days.
Visiting Bolsena in 3 days.
Experiences to Live
Among woods, springs and ancient paths, Bolsena's nature offers itself as an invitation to discovery and silence. Each place reveals a different perspective on time.
Your "I Do" on the Lake's Shores
Exchange your vows of love on the shores of Europe's largest volcanic lake.
The Municipality of Bolsena offers the opportunity to celebrate the official ceremony at the Town Hall, but also in one of the most prestigious historic residences of Tuscia. Here history, nature and elegance blend together to make your day unforgettable.
Useful Information
All the locations indicated above are authorised Civil Registry Offices, which means that ceremonies held within them have full legal validity. The celebration is open to residents and non-residents (including foreigners).
Administrative Process
It is necessary to contact the Civil Registry Office of the Municipality of Bolsena to verify date availability, hall costs and required documentation (banns, clearance certificates for foreigners, etc.).
