Capranica

This modest town in the Tuscia area of Lazio, Capranica sits on the ancient Via Cassia and along the route of the Via Francigena pilgrimage road, with vineyards in the surrounding countryside and scenic viewpoints nearby. For its size, it has a solid café and restaurant scene and an above-average number of historic churches. A short drive from Viterbo, it makes a practical base for exploring northern Lazio.

• Population5,271
• Nearest water from center5.3 km
• Nearest mountain from center8.2 km
• UNESCO within 50 km7