Rustico/casale

Lake Bolsena lies within the area, with the volcanic caldera landscape and lakeside settlements around its southern and western shores. The river Fiora rises near Latera and cuts a small tuff valley here before flowing toward southern Tuscany. The Monti Volsini surround the lake as low volcanic hills rather than high mountains. The nearest substantial town is Acquapendente, with everyday services and a historic centre on the Via Francigena. Bolsena is the best-known nearby centre on the lake, with a historic core and lakeside access. This part of northern Lazio is known for volcanic tuff villages, chestnut woods, olive groves and beans from the Latera area.