Capranica
This modest town in the Tuscia area of Lazio, Capranica sits on the ancient Via Cassia and along the route of the Via Francigena pilgrimage road, with vineyards in the surrounding countryside and scenic viewpoints nearby. For its size, it has a solid café and restaurant scene and an above-average number of historic churches. A short drive from Viterbo, it makes a practical base for exploring northern Lazio.
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- Population5,271
- Nearest water from center 5.3 km3.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.2 km5.1 mi
Nearest airports
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Capranica: quick answers
Where is Capranica?
Capranica is in Viterbo, Italy, about 19 km12 miles in a straight line from the city of Viterbo.
How do you get to Capranica?
The nearest airport is Rome (CIA), about 1 hr 14 min away by road. The nearest train station is Capranica-Sutri, about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Capranica?
The warmest month is August, averaging 23°C74°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C41°F. The wettest month is November, with about 164 mm6.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Capranica?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 10 restaurants, 13 cafés and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Capranica?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Bagnoregio, Rieti and Calcata. Capranica is listed among the day trips from Rome.