Piazza del Plebiscito
Viterbo's civic centre, framed by the town hall and the Palazzo dei Priori, with stone lions on the square as the city's symbol.
Piazza del Plebiscito is the heart of Viterbo's old town, surrounded by the 15th-century Palazzo dei Priori (town hall), the Palazzo del Podestà and a bell tower. The town hall courtyard has a fountain and a terrace overlooking the valley. Inside, a hall decorated with Renaissance frescoes tells the city's legends, and visitors can usually enter for free during office hours. The stone lions at either end of the square, holding palm fronds, are the emblem of Viterbo. Many cafés around the square make good resting spots while exploring the old town.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- San Pellegrino Quarter
- Palazzo dei Papi
- Viterbo Cathedral (San Lorenzo)
- Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Rocca Albornoz
- Basilica di Santa Maria della Quercia
- Terme dei Papi
- Piscine Carletti
- Villa Lante