Timeless Accommodation in Civita di Bagnoregio

Entire holiday home in Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.1 review
Hosted by Iain
  1. 4 years hosting

Listing highlights

Beautiful area

This home is in a scenic location.

Dedicated workspace

A common area with Wi-Fi that’s well-suited for working.
Flaminivs is a private home within the ancient stone walls, where you wake to golden light over the valley, step into centuries‑old streets, and experience Civita as part of daily life. Spread across two levels, it blends historic character with comfort, offering a memorable stay in one of Italy’s most extraordinary villages

The space
Breakfast is included

Guest access
The entire apartment

Registration details
IT056003C2MKYGTTJM

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Dryer
Bathtub
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

1 night in Civita di Bagnoregio

21 May 2025 - 22 May 2025

1 review

Average rating will appear after 3 reviews

Where you’ll be

Civita di Bagnoregio, Lazio, Italy
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighbourhood highlights

Civita is uniquely captivating and included in the list of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

Seeing this extraordinary village for the first time is awe inspiring. It literally takes your breath away. The ancient citadel seems suspended in the sky, an island that has miraculously survived the harsh environmental challenges whilst the surrounds have crumbled and eroded due to the fragile ecosystem. The only link to the outside world is a pedestrian bridge that is suspended over the spectacular Calanchi Valley, steeply winding its way for 300m to the Porta Santa Maria, entrance to this enchanted village. As you enter, you immediately begin to sense the awe and wonder of the 2500 year old living museum encompassed within.

Believed to have been founded around 500 BC, it was originally an Etruscan settlement, later succumbing to Roman rule, and then conquered by the Longobardi (Lombards). The “FLAMINIVS CIANI” inscribed lintel above the window of the apartment is from this period, and the apartment is named for this.

In 1221, San Bonaventura, born Gianni di Fidanza was born in Civita. In his writings, he reports that in his youth he was saved from an untimely death by the prayers of St. Francis of Assisi who was visiting the area. Laying his hands on Gianni’s head, St. Francis blessed him and said “O buona ventura”, which means “what good fortune he will have”, and the name stayed with him.
The town thrived for centuries until an earthquake in 1695 caused significant damage and inhabitants began to leave. The following decades and centuries saw continuing seismic activity with landslides and erosion, and Civita became almost abandoned. It was given the name la citta che muore (the dying city).

Today, Civita is a wonderful example of a medieval town left relatively untouched by modern times with +/- 9 permanent residents, some, who’s heritage in Civita goes back 7 generations. Other houses and gardens are owned and occupied as weekend or summer residences by a mixture of Italian and international people.

In recent years, significant effort has been made to preserve this historic location, including being proposed for World Heritage Status by the Italian UNESCO Commission. If successful, the cultural landscape of Civita di Bagnoregio could enter the prestigious UNESCO list in 2022. Even so, Civita di Bagnoregio remains on the list of the 100 most endangered sites.

Meet your host

Host
1 review
5.0 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Flaminivs is a place deeply connected to Civita’s history. We’ve carefully preserved its character while offering modern comfort. We love sharing this space with guests who appreciate beauty, quiet, and timeless places.

Co-Hosts

  • Andrew
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Checkout before 12:00 pm
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported
Not suitable for children and infants