Unlike the other communities around Lago Di Bolsena, Capodimonte has a headland with a sheltered harbour and lies to the South West of the Lake. Popular with sunseekers from all over Europe, it also boasts numerous historical monuments and ancient spas
Capodimonte is situated on the south-west shore of Lake Bolsena, partly upon a promontory and partly on the flat plains on the northern side of
the peninsula. Capodimonte is a Town
of two parts; the old and the new. Whilst the historic
past of this captivating peninsula provides evidence of human presence dating as far back as the Palaeolithic period and further evidence of habitation in the villanovian, Etruscan and Roman ages, the newer section of town dates from medieval times onwards. As such, along with its modern day additions around the beachfront area, Capodimonte has a great deal to offer.
THE BISENTINA ISLE..
The Island covers 0.17 square km. of surface area and provides an interesting excursion with a ferry service and guided tour operating daily. There are delightful views and numerous
monuments, for example the church of Santi Giacomo e Cristoforo of Vignola, the Franciscan convent and the valuable Rocchina, Santa Caterina temple. The Malta of the Popes, a prison for clericals accused of heresy, is composed of one miserable and dark cell within a hill with the only light source filtering from a little trap door situated 20 m. high.
POTTED HISTORY..
In the IX century the coastal populations took to it to escape from the Saracens’ raids. In the mid 1200’s, the island became
property of the Bisenzio family who then burnt it out because of some disputes, then, in 1261 Pope Urbano IV conquered the isle again. However, in 1333 Ludovico il Bavaro - accused of heresy and excommunicated by the Pope - destroyed it again.
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Hot spot... Riccardo Battisti (left) and Daniel Colapicchioni with a classic Capodimonte capture. From 1400 it was property of the Farnese
family and it had a period of prosperity.
SECTIONS & PEGGING.. Within the province of Capodimonte: The Sponsors sections within this zone are; PV-TV (Marta /Capodimonte), and Pescalis (Capodimonte). Directions to these sponsors sections
are; travelling Anti-clockwise from Camping Valdisole, take the SS2 and SP8 South. All Sections will be clearly signposted at relevant junctions along the main routes and, from there onwards at any junctions of minor roads en route to the Sponsors section.
INTERESTING FACTS..
lIn the Viterbo region, there are many natural spas’ that produce perfectly warm and stable water temperatures all year round. These spa’s are likely to have been
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used from the dawn of human population in the area, and records show that they were popular with the Etruscans, long before any Roman habitation of the area.
l Palazzo Farnese: The fortifications of Capodimonte included a small octagonal castle where the Farnese entertained their guests including Pope Gregory XIII.
Tasty Tip.. Capodimonte has a host of top quality restaurants where you can taste the typical specialities of the region, such as the “coregone”, an important fish in the traditional cooking of Lake Bolsena.
About Capodimonte
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