Viterbo Biennale and Tuscia Art Guide: Weekend Itinerary

The Biennale di Viterbo Arte Contemporanea, centered on bioethics, takes place from June 9 to late October 2022 at 12 locations throughout Tuscia, such as Celleno, Vitorchiano, and Viterbo. For the first time, the monastery of Santa Rosa hosts a contemporary art exhibition. Located 100 km from Rome, Viterbo boasts medieval and Renaissance structures, including the Palazzo dei Papi (1255), the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, and the Palazzo dei Priori (early 16th century). The Museo Nazionale Etrusco Rocca Albornoz features Etruscan artifacts, while the Orto Botanico (1990s) showcases a variety of plant collections. The Museo del Sodalizio dei Facchini di Santa Rosa exhibits scale models of the 'macchina.' Dining options include L'Orto di Hans and Osteria del Vecchio Orologio.