Vitorchiano
Welcome to Vitorchiano!
Hello everyone! Are you ready to discover one of the hidden treasures of Lazio? Today we will take you on a tour of Vitorchiano, an enchanting town located at the foot of the Cimini mountains, in the province of Viterbo.
A hilly landscape
Vitorchiano is an ancient village famous for the extraction and processing of peperino. The town is located on a bank of this stone, characterized by huge rocks and steep slopes overlooking two ravines that converge to form the Rio Acqua Fredda, a tributary of the Vezza. The surrounding area is rich in oak, ash, beech, elm and chestnut forests. It is not uncommon to encounter wild animals such as foxes, hawks, hares and wild boars, and to admire a beautiful flora with splendid wild flowers and fruits such as porcini mushrooms.
The climate of Vitorchiano
The climate of Vitorchiano is classified as zone D, 1917 GR/G.
The history of Vitorchiano
The history of Vitorchiano dates back to the Bronze Age, as demonstrated by findings from the end of the last century. Vitorchiano was perhaps occupied in Etruscan times and was subsequently a Roman castrum and fortified urban center in the southernmost part of "Tuscia Longobardorum". Vitorchiano had a centuries-old history influenced for a long time by the expansionist policy of the neighboring and powerful Viterbo.
The Faithful of Vitorchiano
In 1199 Vitorchiano declared itself free from any ties with Viterbo and was besieged by Viterbo's militias, but thanks to Rome's help, in 1201 the town was liberated from the siege and became a feud of Rome. In 1232, the Viterbesi seized the town again and devastated it, but the Annibaldi fortified the village with new walls that made Vitorchiano practically impregnable. However, the Vitorchianesi could not bear his rule and in 1267 they provided at their own expense to buy back the country from Giovanni Annibaldi. When it became evident to the Roman Senate that Vitorchiano was lost due to short-sighted policy, the Vitorchianesi made a solemn act of submission to Rome.
Conclusions
There you have it, now you know a little more about the history and beauty of Vitorchiano. If you have the opportunity to visit this town, you won't regret it. You can admire an enchanting hilly landscape, the flora and fauna of the area, and immerse yourself in the history and culture of this enchanted village. What are you waiting for? Come and visit Vitorchiano!
