The ancient city of Montefiascone, set high atop a hillside overlooking Lake Bolsena from a south-eastern prospect, is steeped in history and certainly worth a visit during your stay if you are
among the early arrivals. Many participants in previous
years have expressed how little there is to do during those few days prior to the event, and a trip to Montefiascone, to enjoy the fantastic view over the lake, perhaps while enjoying lunch and sampling the local wine is highly recommended!
POTTED HISTORY..
The name of the city is derived from ‘Falisci’ (Mons Faliscorum, “Mountain of the Falisci”). Later, it was controlled by the Etruscans and It is suggested that Montefiascone
If you visit only one place during your stay, make it Montefiascone. Lying to the South East of Lake Bolsena, it is home to an old Papal summer residence and a restored cathedral. You will be awed by the breathtaking views from the hillside
occupies the site of the Etruscan Temple called Fanum Voltumnae, at which the representatives of the twelve chief cities of Etruria met in the days of their independence. The first documents to mention
Montefiascone are from 853, when it belonged to the bishop of Tuscania. After the 9th
century, as a Papal
possession, Montefiascone enjoyed its highest period of splendour as, with the Castle often the residence of Popes, it was consequently enlarged and embellished.
MONTEFIASCONE CATHEDRAL..
Dedicated to Saint Margaret (Santa Margherita), the cathedral was a ruin by 1330 and took three centuries to rebuild. The interior was elaborately restored once more in 1893. The church of Santa Maria delle Grazie:
The church of San Flaviano was built in 1032 and then enlarged in the Gothic style late in the 14th century. Rocca dei Papi: The remains of the old Papal summer residence. At the top of the hill it provides a tremendous view over Lago Bolsena.
LOCAL AMENETIES.. On top of the world.. the views are simply staggering 38
For those of you who require essential items of tackle or bait the good news is that you can obtain whatever you need in
Magazine sponsored by Pescalis
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Montefiascone. FreeTime Bolsena is an excellent, fully
stocked tackle shop run by seasoned carp angler Paolo Chiovelli, and whether it’s anything from a baiting needle to a bivvy, boat rental to battery charging service, it’s all there, everything you need! Via Teverina, 10 Montefiascone 01027 Viterbo Tel. / Fax. 0761366361 PI 01697450565.
SECTIONS & PEGGING..
Within the province of Montefiascone: The Sponsors sections within this zone are; SBS Tactical Baits– Rod-Box –Big Fish Richworth (Montifiacone /Marta) For all of these sections please travel clockwise from Camping Valdisole, as shown on the zone map. All Sections will be clearly signposted at
relevant junctions along the main routes and also at any junctions of minor roads en route to the Sponsors section.
INTERESTING FACT..
In the crypt of the church is the grave of a traveller who succumbed to excessive drinking of the local wine known as Est! Est!! Est!!! The story is that a valet, who preceded
his master on his journey, wrote “est” (Latin for “It is”) on the doors of all the inns where good wine was to be had, and that here the inscription was thrice repeated.
About Montefiascone
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