Description of the attraction
Civitella del Lago is a small town located on one of the highest cliffs in the vicinity of Lake Corbara at an altitude of 470 meters above sea level. Residents of the city call it the "City of Winds" because it is open to all winds blowing from the four cardinal directions. But such a "blown" situation made Civitella del Lago one of the favorite vacation spots for those who want to escape from stuffy megacities in the hot summer months.
Situated exactly midway between the towns of Orvieto and Todi, this small town dominates Lake Corbara, offering all tourists stunning views from its ancient fortifications and from the Piazza del Belvedere. Weather permitting, you can see Orvieto, the Oasi di Alviano nature reserve, Montefiascone and even Monte Amiata.
All year round, Civitella del Lago hosts a variety of events that may be of interest to tourists. So, on Easter, you can take part in the Ovopinto festival - a competition for painting Easter eggs. The Amici della Guzzi national motorcycle festival is also held here. By the way, in this small town there are two restaurants at once, which are considered one of the best in all of Italy - "Vissani" and "Trippini".
When visiting Ciivtello del Lago, you should definitely see the ruins of the ancient Roman settlement of Scoppieto, the Salviano castle, the Umbro-Etruscan burials and ruins in Montecchio and the charming village of Cerreto. On the way from Orvieto to Todi, the monastery of Pasquarella and the picturesque villages of Aqualoreto, Collelungo, Morre and Moruzza, rich in ancient monuments, deserve attention. And in the vicinity of Lake Corbara, the castle of Corbara, the Benedictine abbey of San Gemini di Massa, the Franciscan monastery of Pantanelli can be interesting.
