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Lubriano: the most spectacular balcony over the Valle dei Calanchi and Civita di Bagnoregio
Many people pass through without stopping, but Lubriano is the natural balcony from which to view the Valle dei Calanchi (Badlands Valley). From here, the view of Civita di Bagnoregio is simply the finest available — a direct, unobstructed picture of the "dying city" and the clay landscape that surrounds it. This is not a place to pass through, it is a destination.
A village of sudden vistas
The charm of Lubriano lies in getting lost among its narrow lanes. The historic centre is a small labyrinth of archways, staircases and medieval squares. Then, without warning, an alley opens up, and you find yourself face to face with the breathtaking spectacle of the calanchi (gullies, or ravines). Every viewpoint offers something different, a new snapshot that stops you in your tracks.
The village square and the view from above
Piazza San Giovanni is the heart of the community, with its Baroque church and the fountain known as "La Pucciotta". But the real spectacle — the one everyone comes for — is the panorama. To appreciate it even further, the Museo Naturalistico (Natural History Museum) organises visits that include a climb up the Monaldeschi Tower for a full 360-degree view.
The Museo Naturalistico and Torre Monaldeschi can be visited by appointment. Lubriano comes to life with events such as the Sagra della Bistecca Chianina (Chianina Steak Festival) in July and the historic Infiorata (Flower Carpet) on Ascension Day. It is always advisable to check dates and times through official channels.
