Viterbo Papal Palace – Piazza del Gesù loop from Viterbo Porta Romana

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Italy

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Viterbo

Viterbo Papal Palace – Piazza del Gesù loop from Viterbo Porta Romana

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Viterbo Papal Palace – Piazza del Gesù loop from Viterbo Porta Romana

01:34

5.86km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.26 km

Piazza San Lorenzo and the Viterbo Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

The old town of Viterbo is a real jewel among the numerous medieval towns of Italy. In many cases, the old town is characterized by churches and palaces from the …

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1.29 km

Viterbo Papal Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

The Palazzo dei Papi - or Palazzo Papale - is an important symbol of Viterbo. It was erected to expand the headquarters of the Episcopal Curia: due to the hostility …

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1.82 km

Piazza San Pellegrino, Historic Center of Viterbo

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most beautiful squares in Verterbo. Pure medieval romance. In the square are the Chiesa di San Pellegrino, the Museo del Sodalizio dei Facchini di Santa Rosa and the Palazzo degli Alessandri.

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2.35 km

Piazza del Gesù

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This small square is located directly at the Torre del Borgognone (ex Torre di San Silvestro). In addition, the church Chiesa del Gesù (San Silvestro) is right on this square. There are two restaurants that invite you to enjoy.

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2.57 km

Church of Santa Maria Nuova

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The square is already near the medieval area of San Pellegrino, it can be accessed from Via San Lorenzo, from Via Santa Maria Nuova, or from Via Fattungheri, from Piazza …

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2.93 km

Fontana Grande

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Built in 1212 by order of the Municipality, Fontana Grande is certainly the most famous of those included in the fabric of the city. Its construction was entrusted to the …

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3.82 km

House of Saint Rose

Highlight • Historical Site

The House of Saint Rose stands in the heart of Viterbo's medieval quarter and bears witness to her family's modest origins. Within these walls, Saint Rose was born in 1233 …

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4.40 km

Basilica of Saint Francis at the Rocca

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in 1237 and renovated during the 16th century and again in the 17th century, the basilica of San Francesco della Rocca is one of the most important in Viterbo. …

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5.86 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.06 km

2.07 km

735 m

Surfaces

5.53 km

247 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 7 November

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Comments

March 13, 2022,Viterbo centro: Trek culturale

Easy easy walk in a medieval city that deserves perhaps more than a day for the beauty of its territory too! Tourist / romantic trek. La Tuscia is a real treat!

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September 18, 2022,Rundgang Viterbo - Stadt der Päpste

On the way to Rome we decided to stop in Viterbo, the city of the popes. It is called that because a total of 8 popes resided here in the 13th century and several enclaves were held. The palace of the popes (Palazzo dei Papi di Viterbo) was also built at this time, which today still serves as the bishop's …

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