Municipality of Vetralla
Lat. 42.32463 Long. 12.05041
P.zza Umberto I, 1
01019 Vetralla (VT) Italy
Tel. ++39 076146691
(113,01 square km with 11301 inhabitants: Vetrallesi)
The small town is located at 13 km from Viterbo, at the foot of the Monti Cimini, in the middle of luxuriant hills, rich in vineyards and olive-groves. It is
famous for its abundant agricultural production, particularly linked to the olive-oil production and as a tourist area thanks to its numerous historical and
artistic resources. It rose with Etruscasn settlements; the Etruscans were attracted particularly by the fertility of the land, the strategic position rather near
also to the sea, and woodland resources from which they could get necessary the wood for their boats. This is the reason why the Romans and the
Etruscans often struggled for Vetralla and it suffered the barbarian invasions. Later Vetralla belonged to the Orsini and since 1345, for about a century,
to the Prefects of Vico.
PLACES TO VISIT
The church of St. Francis
It is a Romanesque building, dating back to the 11th century. It was built on the remains of a pre-existent structure. On its inside, with three naves, it is possible to admire the remains of a cosmatesque pavement and numerous frescos. The crypt , with six naves divided by 27 columns, dates back probably to the 6th 7th century.
The cathedral
It was built in the 18th century and it is in evident Classical style . It was started in 1711 by G.B. Contini. On its inside there are some canvases dating back to a period going from the 12th century to the 18th century.
