Overview
The Province of Viterbo, in northern Lazio, comprises 60 municipalities (comuni). This area—often called Tuscia for its Etruscan heritage—includes a mix of medieval hill towns, lakeside settlements and coastal communi ties on the Tyrrhenian plain. Viterbo is the provincial capital and many smaller towns preserve historic centers, archaeological sites and rural landscapes.
Administration and characteristics
Each comune is an autonomous local government unit responsible for civil registry, local planning, services and primary schools under Italian municipal law. Comuni in Viterbo range from small villages to larger towns with administrative functions, and they form the basic tier of public administration beneath the provincial and regional levels.
Notable municipalities (selection)
- Viterbo (provincial capital)
- Civita Castellana
- Tarquinia
- Tuscania
- Montefiascone
- Bolsena
- Montalto di Castro
- Ronciglione
- Orte
- Vetralla
- Capranica
- Bomarzo
- Bagnoregio
- Acquapendente
- Canino
These examples illustrate the province's variety: coastal municipal ties, volcanic lake communities (such as on Lake Bolsena), and inland towns with medieval and Etruscan remains. Viterbo itself played an important role in the Middle Ages and served at times as a papal seat.
History, economy and significance
The territory has long-standing Etruscan and Roman traces, a medieval urban fabric and Renaissance and papal-era monuments. Economic life mixes agriculture (olive oil, grapes), tourism focused on heritage and nature, local crafts and thermal spas. The province's cultural landscape helps attract visitors to archaeological parks, fortified centers and natural sites.
For a complete, authoritative listing of all 60 comuni and their administrative details, consult the official municipal list and provincial pages: complete list of comuni, Province of Viterbo information, regional context at Regione Lazio and national overview at Italy.