The 'dying town' of Civita perches on an eroding tufa pinnacle reached only by a long footbridge, just over the Umbrian border in Lazio. From the belvedere it appears to float above the Valle dei Calanchi, often wreathed in dawn mist.
| Best time | Sunrise and early-morning golden hour, looking east-southeast as mist fills the valley |
|---|---|
| Best season | Autumn to winter (October-February) for valley fog; spring for green badlands |
Shooting notes
- Equipment
- 70-200mm telephoto to compress the village against the calanchi, a sturdy tripod and remote for dawn exposures.
Weather through the year in Umbria
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Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Umbria.
When to visit
Sunrise and early-morning golden hour in autumn or winter, when mist fills the Valle dei Calanchi below Civita.