Buon giorno, and Welcome to Viterbo.

You should be standing to the right of the large arched entranceway, by the smaller pedestrian entrance. The large entrance is called the Porta Romana.

Vi...

Keep walking straight, past the Church on your right. Thats the San Sisto church.

Make your way up the street ahead, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, staying to the left-hand side of the street

Early...

We've reached the Piazza Fontana Grande, with its beautiful stepped fountain.

Lets stop here for a moment while I tell you about it.

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The large fountain is one of the stopp...

Keep going.

There are several imposing Renaissance palaces along this stretch.

As you walk, have a look at the building at number 65 on your left, This is Palazzo Especo y Vera, which is the ...

Stop here for a moment opposite the stone steps across the street.

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Have a look at the arched building above the steps.

Thats Casa Poscia. It has a typical medieval stairc...

Keep walking straight.

Along the way, you'll pass shops selling local produce such as truffles and lavender.

You're heading to the Piazza del Plebiscito, the next stop on the tour. You'll he...

Just ahead is Piazza del Plebiscito.

Stop at the entrance to the piazza.

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The Piazza is dominated by the City Hall. Its the imposing building directly in front of you.

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Make your way over to the arches of the City Hall.

We're going to have a peek inside, but before you do, turn around to have a look at another building in the piazza.

[2 SECOND PAUSE]

The ...

Turn right and make your way along Via San Lorenzo, the street that branches off the piazza.

You're now heading into the medieval quarter.

Via San Lorenzo becomes a pedestrian street after 10...

Keep going.

Viterbo is a city of towers and courtyards.

The building just ahead on your left with the iron gates is Palazzo Zelli. The entrance gateway leads into a lovely courtyard.

Now ...

You're going to turn right into the Piazza ahead.

But stop for a moment and have a look to your left.

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These are the arches of via S. Maria Nuova.

It translates to ne...

Stop for a moment in the centre of the Piazza del Gesu.

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Have a look to the far side of the piazza, where you will see the simple facade of the Gesù church. Its topped with t...

Keep walking.

As you walk, look to your right at the large stone tower. This is the Di Vico tower. Its now been transformed into a B&B.
Its another of the many medieval towers dotted around Vit...

Continue along Via San Lorenzo, as it curves to the right.

This tree shaded piazza is Piazza Della Morte. The name comes from the paupers’ funerals that were held here.

The piazza is adorned...

Stop here for a moment.

Have a look to your right at the building on the opposite corner of Vicolo dei Pellegrini

There is a marble inscription set into the wall, just next to Magna Magna.
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You're going to cross the bridge. But before you do, stop to have a look over the left side.

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You can see one of the public wash houses below. These were used for centuries b...

Continue into Piazza San Lorenzo

As you walk, notice the huge stone blocks on both sides of the street.

These are remains of the first settlement on the hill. Perhaps a temple dedicated to He...

Continue across Piazza della Morte. Go past the fountain and up the road that rises straight ahead, Via Pietra de Pesce. It slopes up to our next stop, Piazza San Carluccio.

Keep walking up Via Pietra del Pesce.

You'll pass between medieval convent walls and walk on pavements made with peperino, a volcanic stone. This street was named for the three fish carved on a ...

You're going to turn right into the piazza.

Before you do, have a look to your right to see the three fish sculpted on the stone above the window.

Once you've had a good look, continue to the...

Stop here for a moment in the Piazza San Carluccio.

Here you'll find many antiques shops, artisans' workshops, hidden corners and courtyards. I personally like the giant wooden sculptures of Alb...

Continue along Via San Pellegrino.

The Medieval Quarter is dotted with unique and hidden spots.

The alley just ahead on your right, via dei Centoponti, hides a surprising garden with a pond f...

Welcome to Piazza San Pellegrino.

To enter this magical piazza is like stepping into a time machine.

Feel free to sit for a few minutes on the steps of the San Pellegrino church. Its the buil...

Keep making your way along San Pellegrino.

You'll hear from me in a minute or so.

San Pellegrino ends here. You're going to take the street to the right, Via San Pietro.

I'll meet you on the corner on the right hand side of the street. Please watch out for cars and scooters ...

Stop here on the corner to admire the monastery and church of Le Duchesse or Visitazione on the opposite side of the street.

Here on the same wall you can take in three different architectural ...

Continue along Via S Pietro.

You're making your way to the last stop of the tour, Porta San Pietro.

You'll hear from me again in a minute or so, near the entrance of to the medieval quarter.

You've arrived at the end of the walk. Stop here while I conclude the tour.

You're standing at the entrance to the medieval quarter, Porta San Pietro.

Like all the other entrances into the t...