Montefiascone Travel Guide

 
by iandsmith
 
  •   Things to Do
    by iandsmith
  • Continuing my love affair with Italian piazzas
      Continuing my love affair with Italian...
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  • Having a good time in Montefiascone
      Having a good time in Montefiascone
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  •   Montefiascone
    by amomontefiascone
  • It's a biggie
      It's a biggie
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Things to Do  

Piazza land

Piazza land, Montefiascone

 iandsmith Says:  So distracted was I by other things I forgot to note the name of this piazza. Don't know why I really worried because it is the Piazza di Montefiascone! 

A guide for life

A guide for life, Montefiascone

 iandsmith Says:  It's really nice lobbing into a place you're not familiar with and having a friend there to guide you around.Thus it was that we met fellow VTer Christine who gave us some insight into Montefiascone and quite a bit of insight into Italian life.We spent a lot of our time in a... 

Hotels  

Faleri B&B: Bed & Breakfast

Faleri B&B: Bed & Breakfast, Montefiascone

 amomontefiascone Says:  I stayed with Maria in her B&B when I was visiting Montefiascone before I bought my home here and she has become a very good friend. Her home has been carefully restored and tastefully decorated. A good breakfast is served in her cosy kitchen. Maria speaks English and... 

Bed and Breakfast Faleri: Friendliest B & B in Montefiascone

Bed and Breakfast Faleri: Friendliest B & B in Montefiascone, Montefiascone

 painterdave Says:  I got this reference to Maria's B & B from a great friend who lives in the area. It turned out to be a terrific place to stay. The rooms are clean, have tvs, and the street is quiet with a view of the big cathedral on top of the hill. Maria sets out a great spread of... 

Restaurants  

Volo di Vino: Best food and wine in the town!

Volo di Vino: Best food and wine in the town!, Montefiascone

 amomontefiascone Says:  Volo di Vino is an elegant wine bar/restaurant owned by Simona and Gabriele, a wonderful, friendly couple who treat each guest as a friend. There is a wide choice of quality Italian wines and all the food is cooked on the premises by Simona....the food is typically Sicilian,... 

Nightlife  

Night time in Montefiascone

Night time in Montefiascone, Montefiascone

 amomontefiascone Says:  There is no 'exciting' night life in Montefiascone. For me an ideal evening is a meal in one of our numerous, good quality restaurants, walk off all that delicious pasta with a stroll up to La Rocca to look out over the lake and maybe see a beautiful sunset, then a walk back... 

Transportation  

Bus or train to Montefiascone from Rome

Bus or train to Montefiascone from Rome, Montefiascone

 amomontefiascone Says:  Without a car, probably the easiest way to reach Montefiascone from Rome would be by bus from Saxa Rubra bus station, there is a regular service to Viterbo bus station, from where you can take another to Montefiascone. Tickets must always be purchased before travelling and... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

No danger!

No danger!, Montefiascone

 amomontefiascone Says:  I consider Montefiascone a safe place to be....I have no fear of walking out alone any time of the day or night and have never heard of any crime here. I did wonder why so many locals seemed to walk around with their faces to the ground, and now I know....watch out for the... 

Tourist Traps  

It makes me a little sad!

It makes me a little sad!, Montefiascone

 amomontefiascone Says:  Bar Vittoria in Piazza Roma have new owners who appear to be giving tourists drinks and nibbles 'on the house' but then charging for them...ok, one does expect to pay for whatever is eaten or drunk normally, but these guys are arriving at the table with big smiles, leaving... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Want some fun on the Lake?

Want some fun on the Lake?, Montefiascone

 amomontefiascone Says:  Lake Bolsena is beautiful, there are long stretches of grassed and sandy areas for walking, sunbathing, swimming etc and of course the water is very safe for children. If you are looking to rent a boat or to take on something a little more exciting like paragliding then... 

Favorites  

The park

The park, Montefiascone

 iandsmith Says:  The nearby castle was abandoned after the 1695 earthquake which sounded its deathknell. Prior to this two lots of the plague had ravaged the town so it was not the place of note it once was.In the 21st century it has its place on the tourist trail because of the remnants and... 

The town

The town, Montefiascone

 iandsmith Says:  The town of around 13,000 people has the look of a place being lived in, though on the day I was there I was obviously in the wrong place.This shot shows the road leading up to the hilltop park. This ancient town was one of the most important centers for the Etruscan... 

Road with a view

Road with a view, Montefiascone

 iandsmith Says:  The quilted fields beckoned as I drove towards Montefiascone from Bolsena. The fertile soil left by the volcano made for agriculture, the snow defining the fence lines. The only problem was finding a place to stop and snap a picture so, in the end, I opted for the Italian... 

The Place

Plan a Montefiascone vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Montefiascone locals

Experience Montefiascone
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The People

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 MONTEFIASCONE - I left the UK a little over a year ago to live here in Monefiascone and I have never been happier! It's a lovely old town with a lot of history and with the best view of the very beautiful Lake... 

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 I left the UK a little over a year ago to live here in Monefiascone and I have never been happier! It's a lovely old town with a lot of history and with the best view of the very beautiful Lake... 

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 No matter what direction you come to Montefiascone, sooner or later you're going to notice that dome. That big thing sticking up in the middle of the town is, in point of fact, only second to St.... 

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