Viterbo Cathedral
Church Medieval cathedral in Viterbo with Romanesque and Gothic elements
Medieval cathedral in Viterbo notable for Romanesque and Gothic elements; visitors examine stonework, chapels and its setting within Viterbo’s papal-era old town.
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Viterbo Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Lawrence, is the principal church of Viterbo in Lazio and dates mainly from the 12th century.
Constructed in the 12th century and modified in later centuries, the cathedral has served as the seat of the Diocese of Viterbo and has been part of the town’s ecclesiastical and civic life since the Middle Ages.
Sited in Piazza San Lorenzo in central Viterbo, the cathedral sits within the walled medieval town about 80 kilometres north of Rome.
- Architecture and setting: The cathedral dates principally to the 12th century and combines Romanesque structure with later Gothic additions; it faces the Piazza San Lorenzo close to the Palazzo dei Papi.
How to Get to Viterbo Cathedral #
Viterbo Cathedral is in the historic centre of Viterbo. From Rome it’s roughly 80-100 km northwest and can be reached by car in about 1-1.5 hours via the A1 and regional roads; there is street parking near the old town. Regional trains run from Rome to Viterbo (journey about 1-1.5 hours), and from Viterbo’s station the cathedral is a short walk of around 5-15 minutes into the medieval centre.
Best Time to Visit Viterbo Cathedral #
For Viterbo Cathedral, visit in the spring or early autumn to avoid summer crowds-these shoulder months offer comfortable conditions and fewer visitors inside the church.
Weather & Climate near Viterbo Cathedral #
Viterbo Cathedral's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 9 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 35 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 35 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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