🏞️ Blera: The Hidden Village of Tuscia Among Tuff, Caves, and Nature

You won’t find it in glossy travel guides. But if you’re seeking the breath of the earth, history carved in tuff stone, and the scent of homemade bread... then Blera awaits you—silent and genuine—in the wild heart of Tuscia.

🏛️ A Journey Through Time: From Etruscan Origins to the Middle Ages

Blera is as ancient as the rock it rests upon. Its origins date back to the 8th century BC, with a powerful Etruscan presence still visible through:

• Rock-cut necropolises

• Mysterious Vie Cave

• Dice-shaped tombs hidden in the woods

• The evocative Devil’s Bridge and Bridge of the Fortress, relics of the ancient Via Clodia

In the Middle Ages, the village became a stronghold. Today, you can still admire Porta Marina, the ancient walls, and historic buildings such as Palazzo Colonna, Palazzo Lattanzi, and the Governor’s House. The center unfolds along Via Roma and Via Claudia, between external staircases, tuff alleys, and silences full of stories.

⛏️ Underground Blera: Caves, Tunnels, and Cellars

Beneath the homes lies a hidden world: Blera is a beehive of caves, once Etruscan tombs, later repurposed as wine cellars, stables, storage rooms... and now transformed into convivial and cultural spaces.

Descending into these tunnels is like entering the belly of history, where the walls exude centuries and the barrels breathe the scent of must.

🌳 Nature and Trekking in the Biedano Valley

For those who love to walk in silence, this is a paradise of slow trekking. The trails through the Biedano Valley and along the ancient Via Clodia wind through:

• Forests of ferns and oaks

• Waterfalls and natural springs

• Etruscan tombs, cave chapels, columbaria, and ancient river crossings

Ideal places for hikes, birdwatching, and nature photography. Not just a walk—an immersion into the purest, most hidden Tuscia.

⛪ Art, Faith, and Tradition

Blera honors Saint Vivenzio, its patron saint, whose tomb lies in the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, next to a picturesque 16th-century well. Other churches—like Madonna del Suffragio, Madonna delle Lacrime, and Madonna della Selva—bear witness to a deep-rooted popular faith.

📅 Don’t miss the September procession to the Selva, and the local festivals that bring the village to life with music, tradition, and real food.

🍽️ Gastronomy and Local Products

Blera means rustic, sustainable cuisine. The star of the table is the “leprino” rabbit of Viterbo, a Slow Food presidium and symbol of local biodiversity.

During events like “Blera in Tavola”, you can taste:

• Pappardelle with wild rabbit ragù

• Peasant soups made with legumes and seasonal vegetables

• Local wines and homemade desserts

• Show cooking and workshops on Tuscia’s culinary heritage

All served with hospitality that is simple, genuine, and real.

✨ In Conclusion: Blera, the Beauty That Doesn’t Make Noise

Blera doesn’t show off—it reveals itself. It’s a place for those seeking slow time, deep roots, the sounds of nature, and a story that needs no special effects.

👉 Come lose yourself on its trails, and find yourself in its caves.You’ll discover that the most precious treasures are not found where everyone looks, but where only a few truly listen.