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The Feast of Santa Cristina has long been one of the most heartfelt celebrations for all Bolsena citizens, an unmissable event, unique also for the many national and foreign tourists who meet in Bolsena in the summer to attend the events in honor of the patron saint. On July 23, the eve of the anniversary, Holy Mass is celebrated on the tomb of the martyr inside the underground basilica, richly decorated with flowers for the occasion. In the evening, however, in the main squares of the town, and then on the morning of July 24th, about 200 citizens, who belong to the Association of the Ancient Representation of the Mysteries of Santa Cristina, give life to the “Mysteries”, real figurative representations of the martyrs, inflicted in vain on the Saint in order to make her deny her Christian faith. The Collegiate Church of Santa Cristina is a destination throughout the year for thousands of pilgrims, but the influx increases considerably coinciding with the Feast of the Patron Saint of Bolsena |
Days
23 July 24
24 July 24
Timetable
23:30 - 12:00
Information/To know
Suitable for Everybody
Not wheelchair accessible
Location/The place
Address
Centro storico di Bolsena, Bolsena, VT, Italia
How to get there
It is possible to reach the City of Bolsena through the Via Francigena route. If you reach Bolsena by car, you can take the motorway or state roads. From the Autostrada del Sole (A1), exit at the Orvieto tollbooth, continue on the Strada Umbro Casentinese for about 24 km From the Autostrada del Sole (A1), exit at the Orte tollbooth, highway to Viterbo, then S.S Cassia towards Siena (Km 30 + 30) On the Via Cassia 112 km from both Rome and Siena From the Via Aurelia, exit Montalto di Castro (60km) towards Canino, Valentano From Viterbo on the Via Cassia km 30 If you travel by train, the nearest railway stations are: Orvieto station at 24 km Montefiascone-Zepponami station at 16 km Viterbo station at 30 km Lake Bolsena is located in a strategic position, connected to the main national ports. The nearest airports are: Rome Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) about 140 km away Rome Ciampino about 150 km Florence about 180 km Perugia about 90 km away
