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 Lake Bolsena
Lake Bolsena
The lake occupies the remains of a broad volcanic crater and is the largest of its kind in Europe.
Capodimonte, on the southern shore, is one of the more developed spots. You may visit the 16th century Palazzo Farnese, built by A.Sangallo.
With a boat trip you may run out to the Isola Bisentina and visit Etruscan tombs, five frescoed chapels, and another Farnese villa - the summer retreat of several popes.
Isola Martana is the island where Amalasunta, queen of Ostrogoths was killed.On the opposite shore, Bolsena is the lake's main town with an enchanting medieval historical centre and the well-preserved Monaldeschi castle. Inside is the local museum collection with local Roman and Etruscan finds.
Visit the 11th century Santa Cristina church, with Romanesque interior behind a wide Renaissance facade added in 1494. Gradoli, also on the shores of the lake is famous for its aleatico wine, like Marta for its cannaiola wine. Here you may also find many fish restaurants.
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