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Porta di Borgo is an imposing Baroque gateway to the old town of Montefiascone, dating from 1744. It was commissioned by Cardinal Aldovrandi, Bishop of Montefiascone.

The present basilica is the result of an architectural path started in the Roman period. There is certain evidence of St. Maria Church in Pope Leone IV privilege written around the year 850. This church preserves the body of the Blessed Flaviano Martyr, with his house and village. Unfortunately, the few architectural traces of this primitive building do not allow us to make a hypothesis on its shape and size. There is proof of a Carolingian presbytery decor from some fragments of a pluteo, a hurdle or a ciborium, found during some restoration works. In 1032 the little church of St. Maria and its ruins were completely rebuilt and dedicated to the Martyr Flaviano. An inscription set on the inside facade wall informs us about this event. The original construction displayed some particular architectural solutions. It combined, in fact, a rare balance, the two morfological tendences of the Romanesque architecture, that is, the Basilica longitudinal plan with three naves and an outer rectangular perime-ter and the radial one with a centralised plan used for the Baptistery, both in the inner plan which has largely an ovoid shape and by the apses and in the typical pseudo matroneum devel-oping as a perimeter ambulatory. Consideration has to be given to the position of the church along the sacred itinerary of the Pilgrimages. The building was situated, in fact, at the confluence of various Roman roads amongst which were those linking with Bologna and Forli. At the beginning of the fourteenth century, they added an extension to the Romanesq church creating a prolongation of two gothic pillars and their relative spans and a new faca This successful grafting of the fourteenth century building may be easily seen in the wall str ture of the building while you may see the chronology of the previous developments. chapel Defuk's tomb has been placed, the famous character who gave fame to the Est! Est! Est!!! wine, considered for centuries as the best white wine in Italy.

The Montefiascone Belvedere, located in Piazza Luigi Boccadoro, is one of the most evocative panoramic points in Tuscia. From here, the view sweeps across Lake Bolsena, the surrounding hills, and, on clear days, all the way to Mount Amiata and Argentario. The well-kept and peaceful square is perfect for a relaxing break during a visit to the village: an ideal spot to admire the sunrise. This corner captures the essence of Montefiascone: tranquility, beauty, and breathtaking views.

Worth a visit, beautiful city with breathtaking views

The Walking Wolf My Francigena

My Francigena. The walking wolf

Montefiascone has been influenced over the centuries by the Via Francigena, which, with its economic and cultural potential and thanks to the important passage of travelers and pilgrims, has characterized political and social development. It is also a stage (no. 7) of Bishop Sigeric.

Montefiascone is a charming town in the province of Viterbo, in the Lazio region, central Italy. It is located on a hill on the southeastern side of Lake Bolsena, about 100 km north of Rome. The city, which was originally an Etruscan settlement, has approximately 13,520 inhabitants. Montefiascone is known for its wine growing and tourism, and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Major attractions include the Cathedral of San Margherita, one of Michele Sanmicheli's earliest structures, and the Basilica of Saint Flaviano. The city is also famous for its wine, Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone.