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The Chapel of Maria Santissima delle Carceri opens like a silent cave carved into the tuff of Civita di Bagnoregio, along the paths that descend beneath the suspended village. The name does not refer to an ancient prison, but to the Contrada Carcere, the medieval neighborhood that once occupied this part of the town. In 1695, a terrible earthquake caused much of the district to collapse into the valley below, leaving the cave exposed on the slope. From that void, a place of devotion was born, transformed into a chapel and dedicated to the Virgin. Inside, the bare rock and the simple altar speak of a faith intertwined with the fragility of the landscape.

Very beautiful and worth seeing.

Small and interesting necropolis on Lake Bolsena with a breathtaking view of the lake. Unfortunately not well signposted.. you have to go into the woods and look for it..

Civita di Bagnoregio is a magical, surreal, fantastic place, located on the top of a tuff hill and reachable only through a narrow pedestrian bridge from which you can enjoy one of the most spectacular views of all of Lazio. Nicknamed the dying city, due to the constant erosion of the tuff rocks on which it is located, this citadel halfway between Orvieto and Lake Bolsena has Etruscan and medieval origins.

"The Necropolis of Castel d'Asso represents one of the most significant testimonies of Etruscan Civilization. The cube tombs carved into the rocky walls of the gorge follow one another, showing themselves to the visitor with elegant facades characterized by dedicatory engravings, decorative friezes and symbolic motifs such as the door of 'Afterlife, recurring image of Etruscan culture. A first study of the necropolis was made in 1817 by the Viterbo archaeologist Francesco Orioli, who was also responsible for the discovery of the even more imposing necropolis of Norchia near Vetralla.

The little village of Civita di Bagnoregio is a place from another time. Accessible only by a pedestrian bridge, the place is inhabited by only a few people. Nevertheless, there are shelters in the abandoned city. The once proud city, which lies like a crown on the top of a tuff rock and which mainly attracts with beautiful medieval and partly antique buildings within its historic walls, was already considered a dying village in the 70s and 80s of the last century. At times no more than 5-12 people lived here. Back then, landslides were unsafe and regular house maintenance was too expensive. Civita di Bagnoregio is now considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Since it can only be reached via a pedestrian bridge and has therefore been completely spared from cars to this day, it offers a brief but intensive look right into the heart of Italy's history. In the early evening it gets quiet in the town, which is heavily frequented by tourists during the day. This is the best time to enjoy the historic city.

Small medieval town with Etruscan and Roman remains. It is situated on a high tufa spur and is separated from the newer, younger town of Bagnoregio by a deep gorge. From the east end of this town there are great views of the valley, the gorge, the impressive backdrop of Civita on the towering ridge, and the pedestrian bridge over the gorge, which provides exciting access to the old town through an ancient city gate. Civita di Bagnoregio was one of the "dying cities" due to its exposed location and erosion problems and at times had hardly any residents. A Roman ex-manager and numerous dropouts and nature enthusiasts discovered the place and revived it by buying up and renovating the abandoned building ruins "Today, the place has also become a holiday home for artists. Concerts in the church provide additional impetus. Cafes and restaurants, a small hotel and a souvenir shop have been set up in the renovated buildings. The remaining original inhabitants of the village present their house and garden as well as an underground one Cave dwelling for a voluntary contribution from the tourists.Unfortunately it can get very crowded at times!

Civita di Bagnoregio is called "the dying city" because it stands on a clayey hill which has been subjected to severe erosion for centuries due to atmospheric phenomena and crumbles slowly and inexorably. The town is now almost totally uninhabited, but can be visited safely.