We weren't really sure where or how to get tickets for the bus. We thought we could get them on the bus, but the machine did not work. Nobody asked for validation or tickets or anything, so we just enjoyed the ride out to the drop off area in Bagnoreggio.
The town is a bit of a distance from the drop off and there is a shuttle bus that can take you most of the way, but we are adventurous. We walked through Bagnoreggio to get there. It was about 30 minutes to the entrance of the town. It costs €1.50 for each adult to enter town.
The entrance is a small, but very well-built walking bridge straight up. If you are scared of heights, like my brother, this part of the journey might make you nervous. For me, though, I thought it was great! What a view!
Once you get up into town, it is one of the most picturesque places on earth. Every place you turn to look is like something you have seen in a magazine or famous photograph. It is ridiculous.
This town, similar to Orvieto, sits way up high on a very tiny hill. I am going to assume that it is also volcanic in origin. I don't know if these people mine their stone and concrete from under the city or not, but the place still looks and feels like you are in medieval times.
It takes less than an hour to see just about everything in town. After that we sat down for some wine and food. The place we stopped, Alma Civita, had THEE most AMAZING bruschetta I have ever had. Superb. If you ever have the chance, please stop there and try it out.
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