We saved our visit to the source of Fiuggi water for the last day, as the weather forecast called for bright sunshine, followed by a pleasant evening — no rain in sight! But, first I wanted to head back up to Fiuggi Citta, as I wanted to explore there, just a bit more, before saying goodbye to this lovely town. Rather than walk the same route that we had taken the day before, I thought I’d try a shortcut, which, while definitely shorter, was a much steeper climb up to the top of the town.
I passed a large, beautiful pink-colored building, which turned out to be the IIS Anagni — sede Liceo Scientifico di Fiuggi, or the Science High School of Fiuggi.
Before long, I was back in Piazza Trento e Trieste.
I immediately headed into the narrow, winding streets of the Historical Center.
Like most of Italy’s Old Towns, Fiuggi has a castle. Its location marks the highest point of the town. Today, the only part that is open to the public is a restaurant, La Taverna del Castello, which is housed on the ground floor of the structure.
You won’t see any bottles of San Pellegrino water on tables, in this town!
Along a small, narrow street, three plaques commemorated works by the Italian comic, Toto.
Palazzo Falconi dates from the 17th century. The Palazzo, built by the Falconi Family, houses a painting by the Master Ubaldo, of Napoleon Bonaparte, which was painted in honor of Napoleon’s arrival in Italy.
The Chiesa di Santo Stefano Protomartire dates from the year 1000.
Vicolo Baciadonne (in English, the “Alley Where You Kiss Women”) is so called, because it is so narrow that it is impossible for two people to pass each other without contact, and so men would kiss the women they passed. As you can see, it is tight!
Dating from the 12th Century, the Chiesa di Santa Maria del Colle, or Saint Mary on the Hill, is so called, because it is on the hill leading up to the center of town, near where the old defensive walls used to be.
The Fontana del Colle is one of the town’s most historic, and popular water fountains.
Next up: We drink the water at its source! A visit to the Terme di Fiuggi!
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