Civita Castellana Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Civita Castellana

Civita Castellana was settled during the Iron Age by the Falisci, who called it Falerii. It was already important 3,000 years ago, protected from invaders by its high position and surrounding stream and cliffs. The Romans defeated the Falisci in 396 BC and in again in 241 BC after a revolt by the locals who were then required to build a new, less defensible, city about 5km away. This is known as Falerii Novi (see "Go Next"). The original city was repopulated in the early Middle Ages because it offered greater protection, and the new name of Civita Castellana was first mentioned in 994. In the following centuries the city flourished.

Where to Eat in Civita Castellana

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Beccofino
• 🍴I Butteri
• 🍴La Giaretta
• 🍴Le Ghiottonerie di Via Roma
• 🍴Mignolo'
• 🍴Pane e Pomodoro

Civita Castellana Travel Guide Sections

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