Farnese
Description
Farnese is a charming village located in the province of Viterbo, perched on a tuff spur at an altitude of 341 metres, near the border with Tuscany. Its urban layout typical of the villages of Tuscia consists of houses built with compact tuff bricks, alleys, small squares and panoramic views that open between the houses. The village is surrounded by a silent and little man-made countryside, enriched by the presence of the Selva del Lamone Nature Reserve. The origins of Farnese date back to the 12th-10th century BC, as demonstrated by archaeological findings. The history of the town has been marked by the powerful Farnese family, from which its name is thought to derive. Under the Farnese government, the small town saw a progressive increase in its wealth and fame, experiencing a long period of prosperity, especially in the 16th century. The historic center of Farnese is characterized by a dense network of alleys that wind between the houses. The main entrance to the town is at Porta Nuova dating back to 1613. A prominent element of the village is the "Rocca", originally a defensive military structure then modified to adapt it to a noble residence with an elegant facade. The Rocca also houses a chapel with a dome visible from the courtyard. Among the main attractions of Farnese are the church of the Santissimo Salvatore built in the fifteenth century, the church of Santa Maria della Neve dating back to the tenth century, the monastery of the Poor Clares, the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (1560) and the church of Sant' Anna, built towards the end of the 16th century. Farnese is enriched by further glimpses and architectural elements that make the visit truly suggestive, such as the characteristic "pozzi a Butto", used in the past for the collection of grain or rainwater. The Selva del Lamone Nature Reserve, which surrounds Farnese, is a protected area that preserves a rugged and wild forest, sometimes impenetrable, formed on a "young" lava flow dating back to the period between 150,000 and 50,000 years ago. The Olpeta river marks part of the southern border of the Reserve and along its course it forms two beautiful waterfalls: the Pelicotonno waterfall and the Salabrone waterfall. An element of particular interest is that Farnese was chosen as the set for the film "Pinocchio" by Matteo Garrone, filmed in 2019. This has contributed to giving the village further notoriety, making it an even more fascinating destination for visitors.
Experiences
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Farnese's Christmas
Start
Fri, 14 February 2025
End
Fri, 14 February 2025
Farnese, VT, Italia
Festa Sant'Antonio Abate
Tradizionale benedizione degli animali, sfilata della “Cavalleria” e santa messa.
Start
Wed, 08 January 2025
End
Wed, 08 January 2025
Farnese, VT, Italia
Farnese Tufo&Jazz
Concerti jazz nello splendido giardino del Palazzo Ceccarini-Chigi, con artisti di fama internazionale.
Start
Wed, 08 January 2025
End
Wed, 08 January 2025
Farnese, VT, Italia
Festa Popolare Maria SS Assunta
Tradizionali celebrazioni in onore di Maria SS Assunta.
Start
Wed, 08 January 2025
End
Wed, 08 January 2025
Farnese, VT, Italia
Palio delle Contrade
Storico appuntamento a Farnese con il Palio delle Contrade e la Corsa del Bigonzo.
Start
Wed, 08 January 2025
End
Wed, 08 January 2025
Farnese, VT, Italia
Festa del Cacciatore
Festa del Cacciatore con convegni, prove amatoriali per cani da ferma, musica, giochi e stand enogastronomici.
Start
Wed, 08 January 2025
End
Wed, 08 January 2025
Farnese, VT, Italia
Festa della Pastorizia
Festa della tradizione sarda a Farnese, stand gastronomici con piatti tipici della tradizione sarda e di Farnese, intrattenimento musicale, giochi per bambini.
Start
Wed, 08 January 2025
End
Wed, 08 January 2025
Farnese, VT, Italia
Escursione Astronomica Lamone
Escursione astronomica all'interno della Riserva naturale Regionale Selva del Lamone.
Start
Wed, 08 January 2025
End
Wed, 08 January 2025
Farnese, VT, Italia
Festa dell'Artigianato
Storica mostra di artigianato per le vie del centro storico di Farnese, le botteghe artigiane saranno aperte e sarà possibile ammirare il lavoro degli artigiani....
Start
Thu, 02 January 2025
End
Thu, 02 January 2025
Farnese, VT, Italia
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