Vetralla
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Vetralla, an Italian municipality in the province of Viterbo in Lazio. With its 13,215 inhabitants, Vetralla is located on the western slope of the Monti Cimini, near the volcanic crater that gave rise to Lake Vico. Here's everything you need to know about this small but fascinating city!
Physical Geography
Let's start by talking about the territory of Vetralla. The city is located near Mount Fogliano and Lake Vico. The climate of Vetralla is classified as zone D, 1953 GR/G.
History
The name Vetralla comes from the Latin "Vetus aula" or "Vetus alia". Thanks to its dominant and easily fortifiable position, Vetralla has been continuously occupied since the High Middle Ages. During the Roman era, there was a post station on the Cassia road about two km from the medieval settlements. In the late empire, the population moved to the current, more easily defendable position. Vetralla was long contested between the Popes and the lords of Viterbo. In 1145, Pope Eugene III installed himself in Vetralla to escape the violence and internal struggles of Rome. From here he proclaimed the Second Crusade with the papal bull Quantum praedecessores. During World War II, Vetralla was the third largest concentration camp in Italy.
Monuments and Places of Interest
Now let's move on to the monuments and places of interest in Vetralla. Among the religious architecture, we find the Church of San Pietro (1334), the Church of San Francesco, the Church of Sant'Angelo, the Church of Santa Maria, the Regina Pacis Monastery, and the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate. Among the civil architecture, you can admire the Monument to the Fallen, a work by Pietro Canonica. The most important archaeological site is the Norchia Rock Necropolis.
Society
The population of Vetralla has grown in recent years. According to Istat data, the number of active businesses and employees has increased.
Culture
The city of Vetralla offers several cultural opportunities. The Museum of the City and Territory of Vetralla is a place to visit to discover the history and traditions of the area. Music enthusiasts can attend concerts of various genres.
Economy
Regarding the economy of Vetralla, the number of active businesses and employees in the area is growing in recent years.
I hope this summary has been useful to you in getting to know the city of Vetralla better. If you have the opportunity, I recommend visiting and discovering its beauties!
