The San Pellegrino district, located in the heart of Viterbo, represents one of the largest and best preserved medieval complexes in Europe.
The beauty of the church
The church of San Pellegrino, originally built in the 11th century, was completely rebuilt in 1889. During the Second World War it suffered severe damage from the bombings of 1944, but was restored and reopened for worship in 1951.
Strolling through the streets of this neighborhood, you'll be immersed in an authentic medieval setting, filled with towers, narrow alleys, stone arches, small squares, and the characteristic external stairways known as profferli, typical elements of 13th-century Viterbo architecture.
Viterbo, "the city of the Popes"
San Pellegrino is considered the historic heart of the so-called City of the Popes, the name by which Viterbo is known for having hosted, in the 13th century, the papal seat and the famous Palace of the Popes, the scene of important events in the history of the Church.
Piazza San Pellegrino is home to some of the neighborhood's most significant monuments: the 13th-century Palazzo degli Alessandri, the Scacciaricci Tower, and the aforementioned church of San Pellegrino. Together, they form an evocative architectural ensemble that transports visitors back in time to the vibrant and authentic atmosphere of medieval Viterbo.
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