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The seasons at the castle

The Castle Through the Seasons: Journey through Nature and History

The Torre Alfina Castle is not only a historical marvel, but also a place that changes and transforms with the passing of the seasons. Each time of year brings with it a unique atmosphere, capable of enriching the visit and transforming the experience into a sensorial and historical journey. From spring blossoms, to summer evenings under the stars, to the intimate and mysterious charm of winter: each season offers a special opportunity to explore the castle and its secrets.
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Spring at the Castle: colours and scents

The passing of the seasons transforms Torre Alfina Castle, giving it a different charm each time. Spring marks the awakening of colours and life. The Renaissance garden, which during the winter rests in silence, now comes alive with the lush growth of plants and the explosion of green that pervades every corner. And meanwhile the fresh spring air makes every corner of the castle even more magical.
One of the most impressive experiences is combine a visit to the castle with a walk in the Sasseto Monumental Foresta place of rare beauty that is transformed into a true enchantment during the spring season. This centuries-old forest, famous for its majestic holm oaks and beech treesoffers an ideal route for those who love nature and wish to lose themselves among the ancient trees. Walking among the ancient trees, you will perceive the atmosphere of an enchanted worldwhere large hollow logs, twisted branches and boulders of ancient lava flow seem to bend down as you pass. And then, suddenly, the Mausoleum of Edward Cahen, the Temple of Fairies, as it is affectionately called by visitorsa Gothic mausoleum that stands majestically in the heart of the forest. Embraced by unspoilt nature, the mausoleum creates a fascinating contrast between art and natural beautytransforming the forest into a place where time seems to stand still and nature and history merge into a magical, enveloping picture.

Events under the Stars and Summer Concerts

Summer at Torre Alfina Castle is synonymous with magic and mystery. The long summer evenings offer the perfect opportunity to experience the castle in a more evocative dimension. The soft moonlight creates the ideal environment to enjoy events under the stars and outdoor showssuch as the music concerts that enliven the castle during this period. Among the most popular events is the Torre Alfina Blues Festivalwhich transforms the castle into an exclusive stage for talented artists. The unique setting of the castle makes each performance even more special by creating a unique and engaging atmosphere.

Autumn between Foliage and Mysteries

Autumn is the season that more than any other transforms the Torre Alfina Castle in an enchanted place, thanks to foliage colouring the landscape. The surrounding hillsdotted with oaks, maples and ash trees, light up with golden, red and orange hues, creating a breathtaking panorama. In this fairytale setting, the castle opens its doors not only for the daytime guided tours, dedicated to its history and artistic heritage. Every last Friday of the month the atmosphere becomes even more atmospheric. At nightfall special themed night tours come to life mysteries and legends. A Candlelight Journey between fascinating tales and ancient beliefs, where the castle's past is intertwined with the fascination of the unknown.

Culture and Special Visits in Winter

Winter at Torre Alfina Castle is a fascinating experience. In this season, the castle hosts cultural events of great interestsuch as book presentations, lectures and readings that attract writers and literature enthusiasts. Its ancient halls become intimate and cosy, an ideal refuge to immerse oneself in the pleasure of literary discovery.
And what time of year would be most suitable for experience the best of periodic candlelight mystery evenings? With the charms of Halloween still in the air, the Torre Alfina Castle immerses itself in an even more fascinating and disturbing atmosphere. Flickering candlelight envelops every corner, enhancing the charm of its rooms and accompanying visitors in a immersive tour discovering the restless souls and ghosts which, according to the legendsstill inhabit the castle. Between dancing shadows and silences full of history, the experience becomes a journey between fantastic stories and tales of personalities who marked the past of this ancient fortress.

A Castle for every Season

The Castle of Torre Alfina is a place that never ceases to enchantoffering its visitors a new experience as the seasons change. From the scents of spring to the warm colours of autumn, from the coolness of summer evenings to the cosiness of winter. With its timeless magic, our castle always offers different emotions, transforming with each season to give its visitors a Unforgettable journey through history, nature and fascination.

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Special Events at the Castle

5 Reasons to Choose Torre Alfina Castle for Your Event

Organising an event is not just about finding a location, but choosing a place that can tell a story and create a memorable experience. The Torre Alfina Castle, with its walls laden with centuries of history, offers an atmosphere that turns every occasion into a journey through time.

From the elegance of the frescoed halls to the charm of the ancient prisons and the timeless beauty of the Renaissance gardens, this castle is much more than a scenic backdrop: it is a place to live. Here are five reasons why this medieval fortress is the ideal choice for those seeking an authentic and unforgettable experience.

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1. Castle with a Soul: History, Art and Tradition

The Castle of Torre Alfina is not just a majestic medieval building, but a silent witness to centuries of history. Its origins go back to the Middle Ages and over time it has been a noble residence, a strategic stronghold and a cultural centre. Today, passing through the entrance gate, it is still possible to perceive the charm of a bygone era, enriched by architectural and artistic details of extraordinary beauty. Like the majestic medieval walls that guard centuries of secrets and legends of the people who lived here. And also the frescoed halls and the historical furnishings that tell stories of bygone eras. Finally, the Renaissance gardens offer an elegant and refined setting. Here an event is not just a special occasion, but an experience that intertwines past and present, creating a unique and unrepeatable atmosphere.

2. Place of Emotions and Sharing

Whether it is a matrimonya party or a company meeting, an event is about relationships, emotions and moments to remember. The Castle of Torre Alfina, with its varied spaces and evocative atmosphere, favours an immersive, immersive experience. But what makes an event here special? Certainly the feeling of crossing the threshold of time, immersing oneself in a atmosphere charged with experience, leaving the daily hustle and bustle outside. An authentic location, capable of creating bonds and connections. And then certainly the dialogue between nature and architecture, with indoor and outdoor spaces that integrate harmoniously
Whether it is an intimate ceremony in the castle halls, a reception in the outdoor courtyard or an atmospheric evening under the starry sky, every moment here takes on a special value.

3. Tailor-made Experience in a Versatile Location

La versatility of the structure and theStaff resourcefulness makes it possible to create events that not only make the most of the potential of spaces, but also make them protagonists, creating an immersive and unique experience for participants. An example? The former castle dungeons. Where prisoners and political opponents were once locked up an Escape Room was set up, perfect for those seeking an exciting challenge in an environment that awakens the imagination and stimulates collaboration. In addition to being one of the castle's most atmospheric experiences, this space is available for private eventsallowing intimate dinners or themed parties to be organised in a highly evocative setting.

4. Combination of Past and Present

The interplay between the fascination of the past and the dynamism of the present offers a rare opportunity to experience and appreciate history in a direct and engaging way. Historical residences, such as the Torre Alfina Castle, are more than just places to visit: they are silent witnesses of centuries of events, traditions and changes that have shaped the culture and identity of our region. Integrating modern events in historic locations not only protects our past, but also guarantees vitality in the future, celebrating local culture and offering new generations an immersive experience in history. In this way, the castle becomes more than just a memory: it is a place that nurtures the culture and creativity of the present, establishing a continuous dialogue between eras.

5. Suspended Time Telling Ancient Stories

There are places that, once crossed, are etched in the memory forever. In a medieval castle every stone, every architectural detail has something to whisper. It is not just the grandeur or beauty of the spaces, but the atmosphere that pervades the rooms as soon as you enter.

Those who choose the Torre Alfina Castle for their event do not only choose a location, but a complete sensory experience, made of sounds, lights and emotions that make this place truly extraordinary. Sunset tinges the walls and the silence of exquisite Renaissance-style gardensinterrupted only by the blowing of the wind through the ancient stones and the foliage of the trees in the forest below. Towers and battlements dominating the surrounding landscape, evoking the image of knights and ladies who once inhabited them. A journey through time that allows you to experience the magic of the past in a setting that combines history, beauty and charm.

in Eventi, Storia e Mistero, Territorio Posted by elena@enfasia.it
Moai Vitorchiano Statue

Moai Vitorchiano Statue: History and Curiosities

Just a few kilometres from Viterbo lies Vitorchiano, the splendid village in Tuscia suspended on volcanic rocks. And here you will find the only Moai statue in the world, outside Easter Island.
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  1. What is a suspended village
  2. What is the Moai of Vitorchiano
  3. What a Moai looks like
  4. Where is the Italian Moai

Just fifteen minutes by car from Viterbo, stands Vitorchiano, an ancient village and historical jewel set among the volcanic rocks of Tuscia. Considered one of the most evocative historic centres in the province of Viterboalso enjoys the prestigious accolade of one of the "most beautiful villages in Italy". And here we also find the only original Moai monolith in the world, outside theEaster Island (o Rapa Nui).

What Borgo Sospeso means

The integrity of its ancient core, the dwellings that seem to blend harmoniously with the peperino cliffs on which they are erected, give Vitorchiano its distinctive appellation: the Borgo Sospeso. The origin of this name lies in the unique geology of the area. Deposits of volcanic material, shaped over millennia by volcanic activity, have created the imposing cliffs on which the villages of Tuscia. However, what makes Vitorchiano truly special is its peperino bank, fractured into enormous boulders, on which the buildings of the village rest directly. This peculiarity creates a fascinating visual illusion, making it seem as if the village has been carved into the rock. The houses, clinging and overhanging, merge with the lava rock, creating a perfect harmony with the Vezza Valley and the surrounding landscape, rich in oak, ash, beech, elm and chestnut forests.

What is the Moai of Vitorchiano

And it was precisely the abundance of peperino that made Vitorchiano the perfect place to build a gigantic Moai statue. The Moai statues are anthropomorphic monoliths carved by the indigenous Polynesian population Rapa Nui (which is also the original name of Easter Island), mostly between 1100 and 1500. They are veritable stone giants up to 21 metres high, probably augural monoliths bringing wellbeing and prosperity wherever they look. The Moai of Vitorchiano was built in 1990 by the Atan family, originally from Rapa Nui and consisting of 19 people. The occasion for the construction of the Vitorchiano monolith was the RAI television programme 'In Search of the Ark' by the journalist Mino D'Amato. Intent on promoting the restoration of the Easter Island Moai, the journalist was looking in Italy for a stone that was as close as possible to the volcanic stone from which the giants of Rapa Nuiwith which to create an Italian Moai. Vitorchiano, home of the peperino, was identified as the ideal place to realise the work, and the Atan family the right craftsmen.

What the Moai of Vitorchiano looks like

After months of work, the Atans created an original Moai by working the stone with the same ancient techniques used on Easter Island for the construction of the original Maoi. From an artistic point of view, the Moai of Vitorchiano is a testimony to the skill and mastery of the sculptors. Faithful to the originals, the statue has deep grooves, hard, simple and linear features, and fine details such as the long ears, the emphasised navel and the tapered hands clinging to the belly. Even today, the Moai of Vitorchiano represents the only Moai sculpture stone of original dimensions, present outside theEaster Island.

Where the Moai of Vitorchiano is located

The Moai statue has gone through various locations over the years. First located in the centre of Piazzale Umberto I, in 2007 it was temporarily transferred to Sardinia to be displayed in an exhibition of pre-Columbian art. Returning to Vitorchiano after nine months, the statue found its definitive location on Largo Padre Ettore Salimbeni, in the municipality's camper van area that overlooks the suggestive belvedere of the "Borgo Sospeso“.

The Moai of Vitorchiano, with its imposing presence and fascinating history, stands as an icon of one of Italy's most beautiful villages, representing a unique link between the millenary history of Easter Island and the timeless beauty of Vitorchiano, the suspended village of Tuscia.

in Territorio Posted by elena@enfasia.it
christmas 2023

The Magic of Christmas 2023 is Lit in Medieval Villages

Christmas has arrived and among the alleyways of the picturesque villages around the Torre Alfina Castle, the magic is kindled with a series of unique and engaging events for the entire community.
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  1. Tradition in Torre Alfina
  2. Trevinano for young and old
  3. Markets and street artists in Acquapendente

Christmas 2023: Tradition in Torre Alfina

Let's start close up, from the magnificent village of Alfina Tower. On Tuesday, 26 December, at 9pm, at the former Agraria hall in Piazzale Sant'Angelo, Tombolata 2023 is scheduled, a fun occasion to share moments of joy and conviviality with fellow citizens and anyone else who would like to participate. Delicious refreshments will also be provided.
On Friday 29 December, again at 21:00, the former Agraria hall will come alive with a Karaoke Evening and entertainment provided by 'Louis Song'. An opportunity to test your singing skills and spend a carefree evening in the company of others.

Games for young and old in Trevinano

Twenty-five kilometres from Torre Alfina, the village of Trevinano dresses up for the holidays with many events for young and old. On Saturday 23 December at 15:00, the streets of the village will be animated by the "Grinch" show designed for the little ones, followed by the suggestive arrival of the pipers at 16:00. At 18:30, another show, "Eklissi", will involve adults and children in the streets of the village.
On Tuesday, 26 December, at 9 p.m., the parish church will host the Trasimeno Gospel Choir, for a concert that will provide a unique and engaging atmosphere.
On 30 December, at 5 p.m., it will be the turn of a magic and illusionism show, accompanied by a photographic exhibition telling the tradition and history of Trevinano. All this will take place at the Sala Polivalente of Trevinano.

Markets and artists in Acquapendente

The Christmas 2023 programme of Acquapendente is particularly rich in events. It starts on Sunday, 17 December from 4 p.m., when Acquapendente will be transformed into a real Christmas village. Artistic craft markets and street artists will animate the streets of the town. There will also be a Father Christmas House, attractions for children, inflatables, the Christmas merry-go-round, and projections and laser shows on the town hall. At 5.30 p.m. there will be a performance by the Acquapendente band.
It continues with an appointment on Tuesday 19 December at 21:00, when the Junior Band will perform an exciting Christmas concert. A week later, on Tuesday 26 December at 17:30, the stage is set for a concert by the Municipal School of Music of Acquapendente.
On New Year's Eve, starting at 23:00, the square will come alive with DJ sets to celebrate the arrival of 2024.
Finally, on 6 January, from 4 p.m., the artistic handicraft markets will once again animate the streets of Acquapendente, and at 5 p.m. there will be the traditional descent of the Befana from the Palazzo Comunale.

These are just some of the events not to be missed during the Christmas 2023 celebrations. Picturesque villages and the warmth of Christmas magic will provide an opportunity to experience the joy of the festivities in an authentic atmosphere rich in tradition.

in Eventi, Territorio Posted by elena@enfasia.it
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