San Lorenzo Nuovo

San Lorenzo Nuovo is a village located on the northern side of the Volsini mountains just five kilometers from the shores of Lake Bolsena. This country is located in a particular geographical position that places it on the border of three regions: Umbria, Tuscany and Lazio. San Lorenzo Nuovo, as its name suggests, arose in recent times unlike other villages and cities in this area. The town was founded in 1779 by the inhabitants of San Lorenzo alle Grotte, which had to move due to the presence of malaria-carrying swamps which made the air unhealthy. The historic center of the village is of a neoclassical style dating back to 700. The city has a particular urban structure made up of a series of houses that follow the octagonal shape of piazza Europa the city center where the church of San Lorenzo stands.

Not to be missed

The most interesting places to visit in San Lorenzo Nuovo are two:

Piazza Europa

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Chiesa San Giovanni

Where to eat

Most of the food and wine places of San Lorenzo Nuovo are located along the ancient Via Francigena, used by pilgrims traveling to Rome.

La Francigena is a typical inter-regional cuisine restaurant in San Lorenzo Nuovo. The minus offers a variety of choices between typical dishes of Lazio, Tuscan and Umbrian cuisine. The products used by the La Francigena restaurant are 0 km.

Il Pignatto is a restaurant with typical cuisine of Lake Bolsena, which offers both meat and fish dishes. The menu also includes dishes for vegans. The restaurant is generally open for dinner.

Da Millo is a typical lake cuisine restaurant. The restaurant is located just in the historic center of San Lorenzo Nuovo. The specialty of the menu is both sea and lake fish. From Milo there is the possibility of outside tables by reservation.

Lo Spuntino is a typical regional cuisine restaurant with influences from the neighboring regions, in particular Tuscany and Umbria. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and brunch.

Where to sleep

In San Lorenzo Nuovo you can choose to stay either inside the historic center in hotels, B & Bs and apartments or in the countryside on a farm.

Barbecue Set in San Lorenzo Nuovo, 33 km from San Casciano dei Bagni, Agriturismo Renaccio offers a shared lounge and free WiFi. Fitted with a patio, the units feature a TV and a private bathroom with bidet and a hairdryer. A refrigerator and a coffee machine are available. A continental breakfast is served each morning. Agriturismo Renaccio has a terrace. During your stay you can explore the surroundings by bicycle or make the most of the garden. Orvieto is 27 km from Agriturismo Renaccio, while Viterbo is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport, 101 km from the property.

L'ANGOLETTO is located in San Lorenzo Nuovo. The property is 18 miles from San Casciano dei Bagni. This apartment features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area and 3 bathrooms with a bidet and a washing machine. Orvieto is 26 km from the property, while Viterbo is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport, 101 km from L'ANGOLETTO.

Located in San Lorenzo Nuovo, Agriturismo B&B Vallegiorgio offers an outdoor swimming pool, on-site horse riding activities and a garden. It is just a 5-minute drive from the shores of Lake Bolsena. All rooms feature garden and pool views, a seating area and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Agriturismo B&B Vallegiorgio offers a continental and Italian breakfast each morning, barbecue facilities and local restaurants are just 2 km away. Additional amenities include a terrace, a shared TV lounge, free WiFi and a variety of activities, including hiking, can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings. The property offers free parking and is 28 km from the A1 motorway.

Set in San Lorenzo Nuovo, 33 km from San Casciano dei Bagni, La Spinetta offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. All units have a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a fireplace, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a private bathroom with bidet. For added convenience, the property provides towels and bed linen at an additional cost. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go hiking nearby. Orvieto is 23 km from the property, while Viterbo is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi, 100 km from La Spinetta, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in San Lorenzo Nuovo, La francigena offers a garden and free WiFi. There is also a restaurant serving Italian cuisine and free private parking. All rooms have a wardrobe, a TV and a private bathroom. Orvieto is 25 km from La Francigena, while Viterbo is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi, 63 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Events

In San Lorenzo Nuovo every year there are many events related to the history and local customs and traditions. There are three historical festivals in the town:

Festival of Sant’Antonio Abate, celebrated every year on January 17th;;
Gnocchi festival, which usually takes place in August;
Halloween party of San Lorenzo Nuovo, held every year in October, a reinterpretation of the classic American celebration in an Italian key.

Festa sant'antonio abate

Sagra degli Gnocchi

Festa di halloween

Reviews

Country we stumbled upon on the return journey. Half for pilgrims who are intent on making the Franciscan journey in the direction of Assisi. Ideal for taking a walk in its alleys, but what is striking is the octagonal central square where all the most important buildings of the residential nucleus rotate. the advice is to linger even for a short time and admire in detail the beauty that is often underestimated because it is a country that you pass through. Recommended

San Lorenzo Nuovo is a delightful village located along the Cassia on the road that connects Orbetello to Orvieto. It has a neoclassical historic center that dates back to the eighteenth century, unlike the typically medieval neighboring towns. The urban structure is made up of many low and uniform houses including noble buildings and an octagonal square, Piazza Europa, on which stands the church of San Lorenzo alone. A really nice place I recommend everyone to visit it!

Bolsena is all a marvel, from the lake to the fortress, there is no small road that does not conquer for its beauty, there is no church that does not enchant for its history, there is no cellar or restaurant where you eat badly. In addition, for Christmas, the charm increases with the lights and decorations that blend well between the ancient walls. The fortress with its museum is very well preserved and moreover, through a metal spiral staircase, very safe, you can climb to the top and let yourself be carried away by the panorama.

History

The history of San Lorenzo Nuovo is connected to that of the ancient village of San Lorenzo alle Grotte which was located about two km south of the current town. Malaria decimated a large part of the population of this village and the survivors moved to the new center built by the state of the church on the decision of the pope Clemente XIV.This is how San Lorenzo Nuovo was born in 1774.The structure of the village was built according to the architect’s project Alessandro Dori who died shortly before the work began. The work was finished by the colleague Francesco Navone to whom we owe the idea of piazza Europa that is inspired to the famous Amalienborg of Copenhagen .

How to reach San Lorenzo Nuovo

San Lorenzo Nuovo can be reached from:

From Rome via the Via Cassia up to km 125, exit between Bolsena and Acquapendente.

From Orvieto take the Autostrada del Sole and continue to the Orvieto tollbooth and follow the signs for Castel Giorgio and finally San Lorenzo Nuovo.

From Viterbo continue to Montefiascone along the Cassia, continue to Bolsena, then follow the signs for San Lorenzo Nuovo.

From Pitigliano follow the SP Maremmana SS 74 until you reach San Lorenzo Nuovo.

From Bolsena continue north on Cassia SS 2 to San Lorenzo Nuovo (distance: 11 Km)

San Lorenzo Nuovo can also be reached from the SP Lago di Bolsena (provincial road that runs along the basin), then taking the SP145 of Gradoli (formerly SS 489) and then the Cassia SS2

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