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The Via Cassia was an ancient Roman consular road that connected Rome with Etruria. Built starting from the 3rd or 2nd century BC, it initially reached Clusium (Chiusi), then was extended to Cortona, Arezzo and Fiesole and, subsequently, towards the Tyrrhenian coast through Pistoia and Lucca from which several routes branched off up to Luni, where the Via Aemilia Scauri began. The Via Cassia started from Rome but did not begin, like all the consular roads, from the golden miliarium located in the Roman Forum. In fact, it originated from the Milvian Bridge, in the northern part of Rome, on the right bank of the Tiber which divided Rome from Etruria (the territory between the Arno and the Tiber ), marking the miles travelled in Etruria.

Located in the heart of the village of Marta, on the southern shore of Lake Bolsena, the Clock Tower is one of the main historical and tourist attractions of the area. This medieval tower, which stands majestically in the historic center, is not only a symbol of the city, but also a witness to centuries of history, art and local traditions. The Clock Tower stands imposingly at 21 meters high. Its structure is characterized by a truncated pyramid base with a square plan and an octagonal body that culminates with a small octagonal tower about 2.5 meters high, where the clock bells are located. This clock, installed in 1575 during the Farnese domination, is one of the distinctive elements of the tower. Originally, the tower was part of the Rocca, a medieval fortification that has seen numerous restorations and alterations due to the turbulent historical events of the village. The tower has survived various modifications and reconstructions, and today represents one of the most fascinating testimonies of Marta's past. (c) https://www.visittuscia.eu/torre-orologio-marta/

on the Via Francigena between Montefiascone and Viterbo

Beautiful village

Benvenuti a Bolsena, the town to which Lago di Bolsena owes its name. With just over four thousand inhabitants, it is a relatively small city. The old medieval center is located on the hill overlooking the water. The main city on the lake shines with its simplicity and modesty. Here you will not find a large shopping center with all the well-known chains, but one long street runs from east to west on which you will find countless small shops from local entrepreneurs who sell authentic products. At the end of that long street is the Rocca Monaldeschi, a beautiful castle from the fourteenth century. In the castle you will find the municipal museum, where you can discover the history of the lake and the city of Bolsena through archaeological finds. An entrance ticket also gives access to the castle's roof terrace, where you can enjoy beautiful views.

The Basilica Santa Cristina in Bolsena, is a Catholic basilica known for being the site of a Eucharistic miracle in 1263, which is immortalized in the fresco “Messa a Bolsena” by Raphael in the Vatican Palace. It is also the burial place of the martyr and saint Cristina of Bolsena. Consecrated by Pope Gregory VII in 1077, the church has a Renaissance facade and houses the Museo Territoriale del Lago di Bolsena. It offers beautiful views of the village and the lake, and is a major tourist attraction in the region.

The church is famous for the blood miracle that is said to have taken place there.

The Via Francigena and the Via Romea Germanica pass over this extraordinary stretch of well-preserved paving of the ancient Via Cassia, testimony to how important this communication and pilgrimage route was. The surrounding landscape is very suggestive: you walk between rows of olive trees and in the background the centenary woods of Mount Cimino.