…Lago di Bolsena, that is. Just a 20-minute drive from Orvieto, this oval-shaped crater lake (with a quaint medieval village) was formed from a volcanic eruption 370,000 years ago. Geologist believe that a piece of the volcano was catapulted nearly 30 km and landed at the site that Orvieto was later built (hence the town’s nickname “la Rupe). Etruscans found the volcanic ‘tufo’ perfect for digging wells and caves…and the rest is history! Find out more about Orvieto and its surrounding sites when you visit! Like! Share! Visit!
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I visited Orvieto 2 weeks ago all the way from Australia. Loved it such a cute charming town. Will have to remember about this lake though for next trip!!
A definite ‘must see’. hugs t
Thank you for including my hometown Bolsena in your travels and posting some pictures to take me down memory lane. You made my day! Hugs from a Bolsenese in Florida! ❤
Mara, They have lots of lakes in Florida, but none any quite like this gem. Glad I could bring you down memory land and make you smile. P.S. The photo of the 3 people at the lake are my aunt, my son and my Mom. What a good times we had there. Hugs from a new Orvietana! t