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Fabrica di Roma
Use Fabrica di Roma as a one-night base for Falerii Novi and the tuff hill towns, not a destination in itself: the old centre is a 2-hour walk.
Fabrica di Roma is a small tuff-built town in the province of Viterbo, about 26 km from Viterbo and roughly 300 m above sea level, with a medieval castle core and the Roman site of Falerii Novi a short drive away. Most travellers see it in half a day; it works best as a quiet base for the Faliscan countryside between Rome and Viterbo.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, few services), late Aug Beer Festival crowds if you want quiet
- Airports
- FCO · CIA
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Fabrica di Roma112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Fabrica di Roma, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime small town; the real risks are narrow unlit lanes at night, summer heat on the Falerii Novi site…
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 Europe-wide emergency · 113 police · 115 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFCO Rome Fiumicino (About 1 h 15 min–1 h 45 min by car via the A1 and Cassia Bis; train to Fabrica di Roma requires a change).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is small enough to cover on foot in about two hours.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at the bar€1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum or site entry€5–10 (≈ US$6–12)
- Budget bedB&B double room, a night, per room€55 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €140 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FCO Rome Fiumicino (About 1 h 15 min–1 h 45 min by car via the A1 and Cassia Bis; train to Fabrica di Roma requires a change) · CIA Rome Ciampino (About 1 h–1 h 30 min by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid*
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Fabrica di Roma: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The historic centre is small enough to cover on foot in about two hours. For Falerii Novi and the surrounding hill towns you need a car or the limited local bus service; check times on the town website before you rely on it.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Falerii Novi
goDoor to door: About 15–20 min by car
Drive the SP 27 Faleriense towards Civita Castellana, or take the local urban bus (check times)
Roman city founded in 241 BC; walls, gates and the church of Santa Maria in Falleri. The church opens Apr–Oct, Sat–Sun 09:00–13:00, otherwise by appointment with the town culture office.Roman city founded in 241 BC; walls, gates and the church of Santa Maria in Falleri. The church opens Apr–Oct, Sat–Sun 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, otherwise by appointment with the town culture office.
Civita Castellana
goDoor to door: About 20–25 min
Drive the SP 27 Faleriense
Duomo with Cosmati floor and the Forte Sangallo; good half-day.
Viterbo
goDoor to door: About 40–50 min by car
Drive via the Cassia Cimina and SP 65, or train with a change
Full day: medieval quarter, papal palace and thermal baths.
Caprarola (Villa Farnese)
goDoor to door: About 30–35 min
Drive via the SP 35 Ronciglionese
Renaissance villa with frescoed spiral staircase; closed Mondays, ticket office closes 18:45 (check seasonal hours).Renaissance villa with frescoed spiral staircase; closed Mondays, ticket office closes 6:45 PM (check seasonal hours).
Civita di Bagnoregio
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive via Viterbo and Bagnoregio
Footbridge entry with a small fee; go early to avoid midday heat and crowds.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min by car
Drive the Cassia Bis via Monterosi, or train on the Rome–Civita Castellana–Viterbo line
Doable as a day trip by car, but traffic on the Cassia Bis can double the time.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Historic centre (La Rocca)
Walkable lanes, church and castle; a handful of B&Bs and small hotels, so book ahead in festival weeks.
Via Roma and the ring road
Main street with shops and the larger hotels; easier parking, 5–10 min walk to the old centre.
Quartaccio (out of town)
Highway-side hotel for drivers only; nothing within walking distance.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Car hire, one day, small car1 × €45 | €45 |
| Fuel for a day of hill-town driving1 × €15 | €15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €33 |
| Trip total≈ €182 per person per day, bed included | €363≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at the bar | €1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Pizza margherita | €6–9 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Pasta or gnocchi main | €9–14 (≈ US$11–17) |
| House wine, 0.5 l | €6–10 (≈ US$7–12) |
| Museum or site entry | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Public transport is thin: buses to Falerii Novi and neighbouring towns run a few times a day at best.
- Many churches and the castle are opened only for services, events or by appointment; do not assume daytime access.
- August empties the town of some shops and restaurants; check opening before you plan a meal.
- Village lanes are steep and cobbled; wear shoes with grip.
Emergency numbers
- Europe-wide emergency
- 112
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
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Emergency
- Europe-wide emergency112
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
Embassy
No embassies in town; the US Embassy and most others are in Rome. Nearest consulates-general: Rome.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Fabrica di Roma → Rome (with change): about €5–8 (≈ US$6–10), 1 h 30 min–2 h
- Taxi in town: €10–20 (≈ US$12–25); agree the price first
- Car hire, one day: from about €45 (≈ US$55)
Say or show
- Buongiorno — Good morning (bwon-JOR-no)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAH-tsee-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (KWAN-to KOS-ta)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel KON-to per fa-VO-re)
- Posso pagare con la carta? — Can I pay by card? (POS-so pa-GA-re kon la KAR-ta)
- Dov'è il bagno? — Where is the toilet? (do-VEH eel BAH-nyo)
Town culture office (Ufficio Cultura), Via Alberto Cencelli 20, tel +39 0761 569001, handles appointments for Santa Maria in Falleri.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Fabrica di Roma. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, few services), late Aug Beer Festival crowds if you want quiet · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for FCO and CIA: last sensible departure, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster map of the centre: Piazza Duomo, La Rocca, Via della Fontanella, Piazza Marconi.
- Place pages with verified access rules for Falerii Novi and Santa Maria in Falleri, plus eat pages with last orders.
- Festival fixtures (St Matthew and St Justin, late August Beer Festival) so gates A–D can go green.