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Palace Monaldeschi

At the foot of the majestic Rocca Monaldeschi della Cervara, nestled in the heart of the picturesque historic center of Bolsena, stands Palazzo Monaldeschi.

Palace Monaldeschi

This elegant building is an architectural jewel linked to one of the most powerful families in the area, and a stop for those who wish to explore the soul, the archaeology, and the traditions of our lake basin.

The first floor of the Palace is a true journey through time across the depths of our lake. Here, a fascinating section dedicated to underwater archaeology houses the wrecks that have resurfaced from the waters.

The artifacts on display cover millennia of history: from the Bronze Age to the fascinating and dramatic testimonies of the last world conflict, including the remains of a bomber that crashed in 1944.

An exhibition area is exquisitely dedicated to the Ars Wetana, the renowned and refined tradition of Orvieto lacemaking, which bears witness to the mastery and patience of the weavers of our region

Plan Your Visit

Serena Moscini
Tourist guide

Storyteller of the beauty, art, history and culture of Lake Bolsena and its surroundings, territories where I grew up and which I can share with the professionalism and passion of a local tour guide.

3468175990
bolsenatour@gmail.com
Italian, English, Spanish and Japanese
Friday through Sunday
9:00 AM / 7:00 PM
Maria Pace Guidotti
Tourist guide

Telling the story of this land is not just about unveiling secrets and frescoes, it is about returning the light that this lake and this town give me every day, with a devotion that transcends time.

3339143348
mariapaceguidotti@gmail.com
Italian
Friday through Sunday
9:00 AM / 7:00 PM
Cesaretta Ovidi
Tourist guide

My teaching profession has refined my ability to communicate. You cannot teach or illustrate art and creation without sharing a passion for beauty with others. A guide is not a book—it is the synthesis of all books and meaningful experiences from which they have drawn their knowledge, in order to share history and stories with everyone.

3389432710
cesaretta@gmail.com
Italian, French
Friday through Sunday
9:00 AM / 7:00 PM
Anna Lisa Parrano
Tourist guide

I believe being an ambassador for the place where you were born is a great privilege. Leading Italian and international visitors through the story of Bolsena's artistic, natural and cultural wonders is a stimulating experience that enriches your own knowledge while sharing it with others.

3488848318
annalisa.parrano@gmail.com
Italian, English, German
Friday through Sunday
9:00 AM / 7:00 PM
Giuliana Zucconi
Tourist guide

Telling Bolsena's thousand-year history through dedicated guided tours means giving the town back to its people and helping visitors discover our remarkable cultural heritage.

3332825533
giulianazucconi.guidaturistica@gmail.com
Italian, English
Friday through Sunday
9:00 AM / 7:00 PM

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Lake Bolsena