Our Region
Agriturismo Cerqueto lays in the northern part of the Lazio region, near the border with Tuscany and Umbria. The farmhouse is favorably positioned to many cities with historical value, beautiful parks, thermal baths and the beaches at Montalto di Castro.
Acquapendente (3 km)
Acquapendente is connected to Rome by the Via Francigena, an important Etruscan and Roman path that dates back to the 9th century. Its two fractions, Torre Alfina and Trevinano, both have an ancient medieval castle that allow visitors. The most important festival in the city of Acquapendente is dedicated to the Madonna del Fiore on the 3rd Sunday of May in which you can enjoy the 'Pugnaloni', a parade completely covered with petals of flowers. These exceptional pieces of art are prepared and kept inside the Duomo until the following year.
Torre Alfina (13 km)
Torre Alfina is a hamlet of the town of Acquapendente and is has won the precious contest of 'Borghi più belli di Italia', in other words the most beautiful medieval fortress of Italia. The castle had, among its owners, also the marquis Cahen. This was very much linked to the territory to choose it as his burial place. The remains of the Marquis are enclosed in a mausoleum in the Gothic Bosco Sasseto Torre Alfina, just outside the village. It lies on the border of the Monte Rufeno Natural Park and the monumental woods of the Sasseto, which can be accessed directly from the public gardens of the village.
Civita di Bagnoregio (32 km)
Known as "the dying city," Civita di Bagnoregio has recently come back to life. This small village on the Umbria-Lazio border has been revived, drawing over 800,000 visitors. The name originates from Bonaventura Tecchi due to its tuff hill erosion by rain and wind, with calanchi and towers like Montione and Cattedrale. The nickname, a legend now, perfectly depicts Civita di Bagnoregio's landscape uniqueness, founded over 2500 years ago by the Etruscans.
Lago di Bolsena (20 km)
Lake Bolsena is sometimes called Italy's belly button from its shape and location in the middle of the peninsula. Lake Bolsena is the largest lake in the region of northern Lazio, but it is the largest volcanic lake in all of Europe. It was formed about 370,000 years ago, when the multiple volcanoes of the region spewed forth so much that the underlying rock in the area of the lake, the caldera, collapsed into a deep bowl. The lake covers an area of 115 sq km (44 sq miles) and has a circumference of 43km or 28 miles.
Orvieto (30 km)
Orvieto, a captivating city located between Rome and Florence, boasts a striking Gothic cathedral dating back to 1290. The cathedral's black-and-white facade is adorned with colorful frescoes, mosaics, and intricate details, making it a must-see in Italy.
Pitigliano (30 km)
Pitigliano is located in Tuscany halfway from Florence and Rome, perched atop a volcanic tufa ridge. Its unmistakable skyline makes it stand out from kilometres away and gives Pitigliano a surreal charm. It is also known as Little Jerusalem (Piccola Gerusalemme) due to the long-standing presence of a Jewish community. Prior to this particular part of history, Pitigliano has an ancient past, with centuries of changes in civilizations and cultures. Pitigliano is really small and one day is more than enough to visit everything. There are two main streets around which all the buildings and houses are built. Just follow one of them and you will reach the end of the village on the other side.
Terme di Saturnia (40 km)
Saturnia, a historic village in southern Tuscany, attracts tourists with its thermal baths rich in sulphur which are said to have health benefits. Terme di Saturnia is a popular spa offering treatments for various ailments like digestive issues, throat and nose conditions, arthritis, and is believed to help lower blood pressure.
Viterbo (50 km)
The largest town in northern Lazio, Viterbo is a much-overlooked gem with a handsome medieval centre and a relaxed, provincial atmosphere. Surrounded by nature, at the feet of the Cimini Mountains, the city is still limited in its beautiful and intact medieval walls. Walking through the medieval quarter of San Pellegrino is like stepping back in time, with the streets of perfectly placed little stones.