Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy: Jewel on the Hill

Perched on a pinnacle, in a grand canyon, the traffic free village of Civita is Italy's classic hilltown. In a town so full of history, exploring Civita becomes a cultural scavenger hunt. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Rick Steves
• Europe
• Travel
• Italy
• Civita
• di Banoregio
• hilltown
• bruschetta
• olive press
• rickstevesitalywidget

[rjsartor]

Too bad it is not so slowly crumbling to the ground. Something must be done to save it!

[ApexIXMR]

Was there last year. One of the most beautiful places my wife and I have ever been to in our lives.

[DarrylNitke]

Rick,

What a great video! However, the name of this town is "Civita di Bagnoregio", not just Civita as you tend to call it in the video. I have no doubt that you know the word "Civita" just means "City" in Latin and the locals call it "Bagnoregio". Mislabels like this drive the Italians nuts and will confuse those who don't speak Italian. Image the following conversation...."Dov'e' Civita?" to which any local would reply "Quale Civita?"

[weecherry1997]

One of the most interesting places i've ever been.

[pavelavietor1]

hello on my bruschetta i Ad mozzarella cheese thanks Rick

[TheSingerSon]

Indeed a magnificent location. A definite must see in the wonderful Latium province.

[MultiTata80]

Ho saputo che l'Italia era piena dalle molte citta' antiche e medievale ma non ho immaginato che alcune dalle queste citta' ci sono oggi ed inoltre, si abituano ancora!!! Vorrei vivere li'....:))

[spajsboyz]

this city is so old.... 600 years before Christ! 2600 anni fa.... o_O

[uragano1000]

la gente di questi posti è meravigliosa sono etruschi...hanno un profondo rispetto della loro terra... rispetto per loro

[MrXbrianx]

i'm guessing you can't visit here by train...