The ancient village of Sutri is the golden heart of the Tuscia Viterbese to be discovered by motorbike

Immersed in the green heart of the province of Viterbo, positioned between Lake Vico and Lake Bracciano, there is the ancient town of Sutri. Its numerous archaeological findings and its very ancient origins can be attributed to a foundation by an ancient people of oriental navigators. The entire town stands on an imposing tuff relief and its beauty was also mentioned by the great writer and poet Francesco Petrarca in his first trip to Rome.

Let’s discover together the beauties of Sutri starting however from further away, from the sea.

Sutri on motorbike. The itinerary

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Path

As previously mentioned, our journey to discover Sutri starts from much further away, precisely from Civitavecchia. After a short visit to the charming town overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea we set off towards Tolfa, a small municipality in the province of Rome with just 4,724 inhabitants. Leaving the small town behind, we move on to another small town near Lake Bracciano. We arrive precisely at Monterano Canala ghost town completely immersed in nature where it is possible to visit some buildings that have now fallen into ruin, but which reserve their eternal charm for visitors.

We continue near Lake Bracciano and move to Oriolo Romano and effectively enter the province of Viterbo. The small village is located on the gentle reliefs of the Sabatini Mountains and is characterized by a predominantly hilly landscape full of woods. In fact, the municipality is part of the Bracciano-Martignano Regional Natural Park and has numerous natural environments and ecosystems that are different from each other, despite not having a very large surface area. A short stop in this village will give you the right energy and rest to continue the journey towards our destination.

Leaving Oriolo Romano behind, we finally arrive in Sutri. The ancient town which is located on a spur of Tuff will make our motorbike trip decidedly interesting as we discover the mysteries and history of such a characteristic location. Connected to Sutri there is also Ronciglione and you can’t help but pass by there if our reference destination is Sutri. Precisely for this reason our itinerary ends right in the village of Monti Cimini near Lake Vico

What to see in Sutri

Sutri, an ancient village in the Tuscia Viterbo area that manages to amaze its visitors with its thousand-year history and postcard views. Strolling through the streets of this enchanted village, where every corner reveals a piece of history, will make your motorbike trip truly rewarding. In this area, theRoman amphitheatercarved into the tuff, is undoubtedly the main attraction, capable of recounting the exploits of ancient gladiators, while the silent Mithraeuma temple carved into the rock, manages to catapult you back in time and history to the mysterious rites of the cult of Mithras.

In the heart of the historic center, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta welcomes you with its lively frescoes and its imposing architecture, testimony to centuries of devotion and art. And that’s not all: the Urban Park, where nature blends with ancient ruins, is the perfect place for a picnic or a relaxing walk, away from the noise of the city.

Coming to Sutri means immersing yourself in an open-air history book, where every stone and every view has something to tell. A magical place, where the past and the present meet and offer unique and unforgettable experiences.