Last Thursday we went to Calcata, a village of tufa stone influenced by both ancient Etruscans and hippies!
Our exploration of the Lazio Region’s most fascinating towns continues on the weekly transmission “Amico Comune” (“Friendly Town”), where every Thursday we get to know another municipality, discovering it in the company of the mayor.
Perched on an island of tufa, the small burgh of Calcata is one of the most alluring, most frequently photographed towns in the Province of Viterbo. A jewel cast in the rich natural setting of the Valle del Treja park, Calcata offers no end of surprises, having inspired artists from all the corners of the globe, some of whom, having taken up residence in the town, occasionally turn it into an open-air museum for their works.
Calcata combines art, fun and history.
Every summer, the town’s medieval quarter, with its numerous restaurants, takes on a lively, festive air, thanks to multicultural events such as the Hippy Festival, leaving us longing to return to Calcata, just as soon as the current virus-related troubles are over.
In the meantime, you can still explore the town, thanks to our guide to Calcata.
Join us for next week’s expedition with our listeners, as we journey to another delightful town in the Lazio Region.
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