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Saturday, September 3, 2011

A Stroll Around Bolsena.

 

The town of Bolsena takes its name from the lake of the same name, it is on the north eastern shores of Lago di Bolsena.  Bolsena has I think a much more touristy seaside feel to it than the other towns surrounding the lake, with more in the way of campsites, agriturismo’s, hotels and holiday homes it attracts a lot of holiday makers. The resident population of around 4,000 normally grows to approximately 10,000 during the summer months.  

If you are interested in learning more historical facts and other information you can always visit Bolsena - Wikipedia or the Bolsena Official Website

We started our walk at the top of the town, high above the lake and rooftops and strolled downhill. For those of you that were asking me where I took the chimney photo from that I posted on Beautiful World, the fourth mosaic, shows the spot by the archway.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copyright All rights reserved by LindyLouMac Photo Collection

I hope you have enjoyed sharing this collection of photos taken around Bolsena during a visit when my cousin was staying with us last month, if you would like to see the photographs full size please visit the collection at Flickr.com, the album entitled A stroll in Bolsena

I have featured Bolsena on News From Italy before and more vistas can be found in the following posts. Bolsena, Bolsena - Scenes From a late Summer Stroll

I am linking this post to Potpourri Friday at A Potpourri of Life at 2805,  Scenic Sunday, La Dolce Vita and Mosaic Monday at Little Red House the latter where you will find lots of other beautiful Mosaics. Welcome to ‘News From Italy’ to the other participants, thankyou for calling by.

                  Scenic Sunday    

Did you spot the boot and the unusual tomatoes?

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

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59 comments:

  1. eileeninmdSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    What a lovely tour of Bolsena. It looks like a beautiful place to visit. Thanks for sharing your visit.

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  2. A garden just outside VeniceSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Oh yes, you're definitely right Linda, I need to take a holiday in Northern Lazio next time!LOL!
    Even if little villages can all look alike for their architecture, it's lovely to find out the small details who make the difference, such as flowery corners, pretty doors, yummy food shops, etc.. Thank you for the virtual tour!
    Have a good weekend xxx

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  3. Rosaria WilliamsSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I have not visited Bolsena. Now, it's on my list.

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  4. Honey at 2805September 3, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    This post contains all the things I love: ally ways, statuary, window boxes and planters filled with flowers and doors! I love the tour of this little village. That have such wonderful character!

    Thank you for linking to Potpourri Friday and helping to make it a success! I appreciate you and hope you will link up again next week! I'll be looking forward to seeing you!

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  5. Anne in OxfordshireSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Absolutely stunning collages Linda. This is the sort of town I love to visit .. lots of little lanes to explore and with hills too. :-)

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  6. DianeSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Wow what beautiful pictures, it is such a lovely area. I hope that one day we will get to see it in real life!! Take care Diane

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  7. PatriciaSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    What a wonderful post...nothing like a virtual walk in Italy, except being there in person! Drat!
    Your images are fantastic...you have an artist's eye for capturing the essence in just the right way.

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  8. Ken and Laurie-AnnSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Fabulous collection of photos. It looks like there is a lot to see and do around Lake Bolsena. You have your more touristy places, and then some nice non-touristy places that have the local flair.

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  9. GeorgiannaSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Hi Linda, this is a perfect tour to take on my early Saturday morning. It looks like a quintessential Italian hill town, which means, absolutely fabulous! David and I have been planning next year's trips and Italy is at the top of the list! Thank you for your continual inspiration.

    Wishing you a wonderful weekend! – g

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  10. SouthhamsdarlingSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Hi Linda. That must have been a lovely walk! I love all the wonderful stonework in the photos, and all the different gargoyle type faces . Also liked the flowers and the photos of the produce. I really like places like that, where you can meander up and down, and through little lanes. I see that you're like me, and love taking photos of doors and windows!

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  11. ChristySeptember 3, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Gorgeous photographs! Isn't it incredible how every.single.inch of the city is so beautiful. Thank you for capturing that on film. Bravissima!

    ciaochristy.blogspot.com

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  12. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    This collage collection is fantastically stunning. ALL of them!!! I think they would each make a lovely postcard for Bolsena. Thanks for putting this post together for us, Linda.

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  13. Niall & AntoinetteSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Thanks for a great tour of the town. I loved all the architectural pics. :-)

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Stunning photographs, you really have captured the beauty of Bolsena. I am so envious on a very grey day here in the UK. Your images have certainly cheered me up!

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  15. Nikki - Notes of LifeSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    I love all those narrow streets. What a wonderful place to look around and visit :)

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  16. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowSeptember 4, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    What absolutely stunning photos. My brother is spending his honeymoon in Italy this coming October. Lucky duck!!

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  17. Gail DixonSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    I so enjoyed my stroll through Bolsena. Thank you for sharing the wonder and beauty and history that is Italy. Amazing place!

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  18. LauraSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    So lovely! You make me want to re-think our itinerary!

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  19. UnknownSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Those look so beautiful and familiar. Now when I see these I feel I have been there even I haven't, old Italian villages seems to look like the same each other. Lovely narrow alleys, beautiful stone houses and cosy atmosphere.
    Thank you for this tour and have a nice Sunday

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  20. CarolineZSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Wow, so much to visit out there! We will definitely go down south one day, for now, your tour of Bolsena is a very good alternative! Thanks for sharing, Linda.

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  21. CarolineZSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Oh... forgot to mention that I love the plant stands!

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Really great and nice place!

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  23. AlessandraSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Ciao!!! I missed you! I finally did reviews on some of the books I was reading lol. Such wonderful photos you posted!

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  24. DesireeSeptember 4, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    This has been the most marvellous visit! Every single capture is worth a thousand words, yet I find myself gaping, transfixed by the beauty, antiquity and sheer magic of this Oh, so very delightful place, that I'm unable to utter a word that makes any sense. Yes, I spotted both the old boot in the doorway and the very dark green striped tomatoes. I truly loved everything you shared with us! So much to see and take in, a post such as this deserves several visits to be fully appreciated. Thank you so much for inviting us into your remarkably quaint, adopted world! I can see why you are so enamoured with Italy!

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  25. alessandraSeptember 4, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    What a cute little town! Great pictures!

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  26. BarbaraSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Such beautiful pictures. I am going to have to add this to my list of places to visit! Those zucchini flowers look delicious! I wish they were readily available in France.

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  27. Home Girl (Marlene)September 5, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    I am speechless....will you adopt me??? :) I would love nothing more than to stroll around and take everything in...and of course, eat incredible food.

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  28. SaraSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Gorgeous shots, love the textures and colours!

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Fabulous shots of this very pretty town. It looks old too. And what a great location next to the lake.

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  30. My name is RietSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    THis is a beautiful place. I love the narrow streets I saw so often in Italy. I love your photo's and mosaics,
    Have a nic day.
    Riet

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  31. CildemerSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Great pics and wonderful collages of a marvellous place to visit!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

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    Have a nice and happy week****

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  32. VeronicaSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Wow that was wonderful. Thank you. I loved the colours, the textures and collages. I can smell the fruit. What a gorgeous place! I adore liitle streets like those, makes me feel like just wandering about all day long...

    Veronica
    www.mothercitymagic.blogspot.com

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  33. SheilaSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Thanks Lindy! Your collages were spectacular and I enjoyed the tour with you. You are lucky to live in such a beautiful place and to be able to visit so many unique places easily. Thanks for sharing your journeys with us!

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  34. EmilySeptember 5, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    What a stunning place! I love all the old stones and the flowers and all that fresh, colorful food!

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  35. Rosie@travel-i-talesSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    This place is full of atmosphere. I love, love, love all the pictures you took. There's something so unique about this little town.
    Rosie

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  36. Shirley @The Gardening LifeSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    How amazing it must be to have moved to the beautiful country of Italy and what a great adventure. Your photos are fabulous! I just love the architecture and the scenery of your country!

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  37. PondsideSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I especially enjoyed the doorways and faces - animal and human. What a beautiful tour!

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  38. Happy Frog and ISeptember 5, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Beautiful photos, wish I was there instead of rainy England!

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  39. AnnaSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Those Pachino tomatoes aren't usually green, are they? And, at almost 5 Euros per Kg, they are SOOOO expensive, in Bolsena, WOW!

    Fantastic photos, Lindy! Great stuff! I can see you really, really love Italy! Thank you!

    CIAO

    ANNA
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  40. Grammy GoodwillSeptember 6, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    I loved all the detail you were able to show us in these pictures. How could you get such good pictures without including people in them? Was it not crowded when you were there?

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  41. MarissaSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    what an absolutely beautiful place. I can't believe places like that, actually exsist! BEAUTIFUL :)

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  42. Natasha in OzSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Your pictures are wonderful! I love the way you put them all together in themed collages too. I especially like the pictures of roof tops-that dome is amazing!

    Great post and thanks for the wonderful virtual tour!

    Best wishes for a fabulous week,
    Natasha.

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  43. Romancing ItalySeptember 6, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I adore these photos, and as you can imagine, esp the one of the DOORS!!! I found the boot, but wasn't sure if the strange tomatoes were those near black things from Sicily. Ok, so probably not...
    Bev

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  44. Welshcakes LimoncelloSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    This is my third attempt to get the comment on today. I think "Blogger" is playing up. Anyway, I love the way you have put the photos together and it's a place I would love to see.

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  45. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Such gorgeosu mosaics of a very beautiful town! I would love to vsiit it and stroll around and see where all those narrow streets lead to.

    Happy MM!

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  46. OlgaSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Wonderful post. I like the way you show different moments from an Italian life. Makes me dream of going there.

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  47. BuckeroomamaSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    What a beautiful town. I would love to walk leisurely through and take in everything that you posted here. I prefer these smaller towns to the big cities. :)

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  48. EllenSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    WOW these photos are amazing. I would love to visit Italy one day. It is on my bucket list for sure. I just love the home feel of the neighborhoods. Thank your for taking me around.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  49. Rosebud CollectionSeptember 7, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    What a wonderful tour you gave us..So interesting..I like the small streets where you can only walk down..Beautiful place and the flower pots were lovely..Everything was so enjoyable..thanks..xoRosebud/Carolyn

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  50. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    What a wonderful tour of the town.

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  51. AlessandraSeptember 8, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Ciao! You are welcome! I saw your book blog, I love it! I commented on Lucia,Lucia, & Milk Glass Moon.

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  52. My Little Home and GardenSeptember 8, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    I just read your bio. What an adventure to move to Italy. These photos are just gorgeous.

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  53. flowers on my tableSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Oh I did enjoy that Linda. As usual your photos are wonderful. I was transported to a pretty Italian town in an instant! I love the old doors and the trouble that people go to decorating the outside of their homes. Thanks for sharing, love Linda x

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  54. linda maySeptember 9, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Oh Wow, fantastic pics, love those old buildings and their stonework. Thanks for sharing the Terracotta pics too, I play with mud so they were nice to see.

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  55. TonyaSeptember 10, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Oh, how BEAUTIFUL!!! Now I want to go there...someday!!! Thanks for letting me see some of the world today. And such a pretty piece of it. (LOVE the flowers and that neat green door, by the way! :) )

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  56. SueSeptember 13, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    I'm so glad I found your blog. I love seeing things that are so different than here and that I would never have a change to see. Great photos!

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  57. Celia September 13, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I always marvel at beautiful simple doorways. Beautiful photos that evoke the atmosphere of wondering around the town.

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  58. AnzuSeptember 13, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    How interesting and beautiful !!
    I'm especially interested in the terra-cotta ornaments. These are wonderful!
    Thank you for sharing your fantastic stroll.

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  59. AdminSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Lovely photos tour of the place you live and visit.

    I appreciate your efforts and photos. I wish I could also take such photos.

    Best wishes.

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