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San Pellegrino Quarter

Historic sites San Pellegrino Quarter

San Pellegrino Quarter

Historic sites

Story and significance

About

Located within Viterbo, San Pellegrino is one of the best-preserved medieval quarters in Europe.

Timeline, heritage and stories

Heritage

The San Pellegrino Quarter is famous for its stone houses, narrow alleys, and characteristic external stairs (profferli) that perfectly reflect the medieval atmosphere of Viterbo. This area represents the most vivid example of authentic 12th and 13th-century domestic architecture in Italia.

Practical notes before you go

Visit

Type: Historic sites
Tip: Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.

Related places around here

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Museum

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Viterbo Civic Museum

Viterbo Civic Museum

Housed in a former monastery, the museum displays the rich archaeological and artistic heritage of Viterbo .

Historic sites

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Palace of the Popes

Palace of the Popes

The most iconic landmark in Viterbo , this palace was built in the 13th century as a papal residence.

Cathedral of San Lorenzo

Cathedral of San Lorenzo

Rising right next to the Papal Palace, the cathedral is the main Catholic place of worship in Viterbo .

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