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Ischia was one of the Farnese family’s first estates and it was they who had the castle erected. Other monuments of historical interest are the small church of St. Rocco and the Dome of St. Ermete. The small but precious local museum tells the history of the land over the years, from prehistoric times to the Renaissance, through its archaeological findings. In this peaceful environment we recommend visiting the Castro ruins (the site of the ancient Statonia according to some experts). Surrounded by charming countryside, visitors will find rock monasteries from medieval times, known as ‘hermitages’. Ischia di Castro is on the Tuscan boarder and just 45 kms from Orvieto. There are plenty of places of interest close by: Viterbo with its thermal baths, Bolsena Lake, Marta, Capodimonte, Bolsena, Bisentina Island and Martana Island, Montefiascone, Tuscanica, Vulci, Saturnia thermal baths, Pitigliano, Sorano and Sovana, La Selva del Lamone with the Lake of Mezzano and Civita di Bagnoreggio. During the last week of July there is the A.M.A. festival with art, music and craft exhibitions. This is a good occasion to taste some of the tasty, wholesome local dishes and good local wine. In August don’t miss the original ‘cart’ races! The owners, Stefania and Assunta, were so taken by the place that they decided to move to the area and open a Bed & Breakfast. The house is cosy, welcoming and well kept. The rooms are very pretty. Breakfast is made by Assunta who spoils her guests with her baking.