Bolsena
On the eastern shore of Lake Bolsena in northern Lazio, this compact town is known across the Catholic world as the site of the Eucharistic miracle that led to the establishment of Corpus Domini as a feast for the whole Church. The lakeside setting, scenic viewpoints in the surrounding terrain, and a café and restaurant scene strong for a town its size make it a practical base for exploring the area.
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- Population3,468
- Nearest water from center 4.0 km2.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
Nearest airports
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Bolsena: quick answers
Where is Bolsena?
Bolsena is in Viterbo, Italy, about 13 km8.3 miles in a straight line from Orvieto.
How do you get to Bolsena?
The nearest airport is Perugia (PEG), about 1 hr 42 min away by road. The nearest train station is Montefiascone, about 28 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bolsena?
The warmest month is August, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C42°F. The wettest month is November, with about 134 mm5.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Bolsena?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 25 restaurants, 9 cafés and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Bolsena?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Bagnoregio, Calcata and Civita Castellana. Bolsena is listed among the day trips from Rome.