We are really feeling the heat in
Viterbo. The black lava pavers shine in the heat with their square or pentagon
shapes. The pavers form a fan pattern and line the streets of Viterbo. They
also act as a heat attractor. The walls of Viterbo are made from a volcanic
rock that is gray with black specs. The rocks have been chiseled into large
blocks and formed into walls that surround and embrace the city. These stones
also store heat from the sun.
The medieval district’s walls of
houses are made from the same volcanic stone. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. is a time
when the citizens stay inside. They will take the time off from 1 to 4 and
close shops to rest and be with their families (and escape the heat). Fountains
can be found in the piazzas around Viterbo. The ones that are running provide a
cool place to sit. Shade is a precious place to be, for it is ten degrees
cooler in the shade. We often find breezeways in town where a small alley
receives a cool draft of air. The locals have found these places, and stand
around refreshing themselves with the cool breezes.
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