Blera sits on a tuff plateau ringed by deep ravines. This position, typical of many settlements in southern Etruria, favoured an ancient and later medieval settlement linked to the Via Clodia. Today's village is the starting point for a much wider archaeological territory, with necropolises, ancient bridges and paths cut into the tuff.
The historic centre
The town's streets cross a tight-knit fabric of stone houses and small open spaces. Looking out toward the valleys, the relationship between the settlement and the natural defences offered by the ravines becomes immediately clear.
The bridges and the Via Clodia
Around Blera, crossings and routes tied to the ancient road network survive. The Ponte della Rocca is one of the best-known features, linking the village in spirit to the nearby necropolises of Pian del Vescovo and Grotta Pinta.
A territory to explore on foot
Pian del Vescovo, San Giovenale and the other archaeological sites make Blera a good base for anyone wanting to spend more than a day exploring Tuscia's lesser-known Etruscan side.
