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Murals of Sant'Angelo – Sant'Angelo di Roccalvecce loop from Castel Cellesi
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Murals of Sant'Angelo – Sant'Angelo di Roccalvecce loop from Castel Cellesi
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Murals of Sant'Angelo – Sant'Angelo di Roccalvecce loop from Castel Cellesi
06:43
23.6km
530m
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: April 14, 2026
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Baglioni Santacroce Castle
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According to the classic Castrum system, the town of Graffignano developed following the construction of the Castle, built in a strategic position to protect supplies, not only food, between Viterbo and Umbria. In the 13th century, the castle was entrusted to the care of the Baglioni family, already owners of Castel di Piero, now San Michele in Teverina, without however experiencing significant periods of prolonged tranquility: it changed hands several times until it was conquered by Pandolfo degli Anguillara, mayor of Viterbo; whose objective was to weaken the hated Orvietani. The Baglioni family was therefore forced to submit to Viterbo to safeguard their safety. In the first half of the 16th century, Pope Clement VII confiscated the fiefdom due to the continuous internal struggles of the Baglioni family, only to return it to them after a short period. In the seventeenth century the entire fiefdom was acquired by the Borromeo family, but less than a century later, the entire Graffignano, recently transformed into a principality, was sold to Scipione Publicola di Santacroce.
In the Republican era the castle became part of the assets of the Municipality of Graffignano, which takes care of it.
(c) discovertuscia.it/luoghi/graffignano-2/castello-baglioni-santacroce
In the Republican era the castle became part of the assets of the Municipality of Graffignano, which takes care of it.
(c) discovertuscia.it/luoghi/graffignano-2/castello-baglioni-santacroce
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12.5 km
Murals of Sant'Angelo
Highlight • Monument
fabulously beautiful here, so many beautiful graffiti
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12.5 km
Sant'Angelo di Roccalvecce
Highlight • Settlement
The village of Sant'Angelo is also called the fairytale village. Walking in the small village you will be enchanted to admire the many murals painted on the walls, all themed with fairy tales and legends. The most famous? Probably the one from Alice in Wonderland
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15.8 km
Glirarium (Dormouse Jar)
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Terracotta pot for breeding dormice, the tasty meat of which was eaten by the Etruscans and Romans.
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15.8 km
Historic Center of Celleno
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Past the old monastery, you arrive at the old hamlet. This elevated village had been depopulated since the 19th century and has become a veritable ruin due to erosion and earthquakes. It was completely abandoned in 1951.
The Orsini Castle at the entrance to Celleno Antico is the most beautiful building in the hamlet. It boasts a large watchtower and is surrounded by a deep moat. It was recently restored and inhabited by the artist Enrico Castellani. This internationally renowned artist (he also studied in Brussels) died on December 1, 2017.
In the old market square, you'll see a beautiful rectangular bell tower, three-tiered and made of tuff. Only the walls of the old church of San Carlo (17th century), to the left of the castle, remain. Near the market square is the church of San Donato, dating from the year 1000, in Romanesque style, with a beautiful basalt portal.
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The Orsini Castle at the entrance to Celleno Antico is the most beautiful building in the hamlet. It boasts a large watchtower and is surrounded by a deep moat. It was recently restored and inhabited by the artist Enrico Castellani. This internationally renowned artist (he also studied in Brussels) died on December 1, 2017.
In the old market square, you'll see a beautiful rectangular bell tower, three-tiered and made of tuff. Only the walls of the old church of San Carlo (17th century), to the left of the castle, remain. Near the market square is the church of San Donato, dating from the year 1000, in Romanesque style, with a beautiful basalt portal.
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15.9 km
Orsini Castle and Clock Tower, Celleno Antico
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Recent archaeological discoveries have confirmed the Etruscan origins (4th-3rd centuries BC) of Celleno Vecchio, a settlement that enjoyed a great position, i.e. the ancient communication route between Orvieto, Bagnoregio and Ferento.
Ancient sources provide evidence that this medieval settlement is one of the fortified villages built by the Counts of Bagnoregio between the 10th and 11th centuries. At that time, the village must have consisted of a number of dwellings at the end of the tuff, protected by cliffs on three sides, surrounded by walls and a small fortress, which is now the Orsini Castle, to protect the only access route.
At the end of the 12th century, after the destruction of Ferento, the municipality of Viterbo began a rapid expansion in the Tiber Valley, also acquiring Celleno, which in 1237 was one of the castles of the Viterbo area governed by a Podest (high official) appointed by the local government. At the end of the 14th century, the city center fell into the hands of the Gatti family, one of the most powerful families in Viterbo. During this period, the medieval fortress was completely renovated and converted into a fortified stately home that can still be seen today. The Gatti family ruled Celleno until the last heir, Giovanni Gatti, who was killed on the orders of Pope Alexander VI (Borgia) for refusing to return the castle. At the beginning of the 16th century, the municipality fell into the hands of the Orsini family. Interestingly, the castle still bears the name of this family. Only towards the end of the 16th century was the church able to incorporate Celleno into its possessions until the unification of Italy.
In modern times, Celleno Vecchio was often affected by earthquakes and landslides, until it was finally abandoned in the 1930s.
Today it is a small, charming and evocative ghost village, characterized by ruins and vegetation, with beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.
Ancient sources provide evidence that this medieval settlement is one of the fortified villages built by the Counts of Bagnoregio between the 10th and 11th centuries. At that time, the village must have consisted of a number of dwellings at the end of the tuff, protected by cliffs on three sides, surrounded by walls and a small fortress, which is now the Orsini Castle, to protect the only access route.
At the end of the 12th century, after the destruction of Ferento, the municipality of Viterbo began a rapid expansion in the Tiber Valley, also acquiring Celleno, which in 1237 was one of the castles of the Viterbo area governed by a Podest (high official) appointed by the local government. At the end of the 14th century, the city center fell into the hands of the Gatti family, one of the most powerful families in Viterbo. During this period, the medieval fortress was completely renovated and converted into a fortified stately home that can still be seen today. The Gatti family ruled Celleno until the last heir, Giovanni Gatti, who was killed on the orders of Pope Alexander VI (Borgia) for refusing to return the castle. At the beginning of the 16th century, the municipality fell into the hands of the Orsini family. Interestingly, the castle still bears the name of this family. Only towards the end of the 16th century was the church able to incorporate Celleno into its possessions until the unification of Italy.
In modern times, Celleno Vecchio was often affected by earthquakes and landslides, until it was finally abandoned in the 1930s.
Today it is a small, charming and evocative ghost village, characterized by ruins and vegetation, with beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.
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16.0 km
The Village of Celleno
Highlight • Settlement
Celleno is a village located along the road from Bagnoregio to Viterbo. It seems unremarkable, and at first glance, not even very pretty. However, if you take the exit to the "centro storico," you'll drive through what is now the long, sprawling village and arrive at a panoramic viewpoint. There, you'll have a beautiful view of the San Rocco Monastery and Monte Cimino.
Before the old bridge, there's a charming square with a bar and a restaurant. On the right side of the road are beautiful colorful houses.
Until a few years ago, the old houses in the centro storico were completely dilapidated and overgrown with plants. In recent years, this village has been revitalized, and you can follow a walking route. Several houses have been restored and represent various crafts.
Before the old bridge, there's a charming square with a bar and a restaurant. On the right side of the road are beautiful colorful houses.
Until a few years ago, the old houses in the centro storico were completely dilapidated and overgrown with plants. In recent years, this village has been revitalized, and you can follow a walking route. Several houses have been restored and represent various crafts.
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16.0 km
Church of Saint Roch (Celleno)
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Unlike the other three churches in the old village, the Church of Saint Roch, located in the square of the same name at the foot of Celleno Castle, is still used for worship. This 16th-century church named after Saint Roch, a saint with thaumaturgic powers, was built to protect the population from plague. It is characterized by a beautiful portal in peperino (brown or gray volcanic tuff) where you will see the coat of arms of the Orsini family, some relevant fragments of Renaissance frescoes and a beautiful altar with a wooden crucifix. With a wealth of ornaments, figures and gilding, the altar is a unique example of Baroque art. Although tradition holds that the ancient, moving, 1.7-meter-high, wooden crucifix belongs to the Donatello school, its age is still a controversial issue.
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