Tarquinia

Why go

The painted necropolis gives Tarquinia a distinct advantage over sites where Etruscan culture survives mainly through objects in cases. Descending into the tomb chambers reveals color, gesture and social life, while the town museum provides context for the civilization that strongly influenced early Rome.

What to look for

• The tomb paintings use banquets, dancers, musicians and animals to express Etruscan ideas about status and the.
• La Civita plateau marks the ancient settlement, while the burial grounds occupy neighboring ridges.
• Use the archaeological museum in the historic centre to connect excavated objects with the tombs and ancient city.

Useful to know

• Plan the necropolis and museum as separate stops and leave time to cross the hill town between them.
• Tomb access involves repeated stairs and enclosed chambers; check current opening arrangements before making the journey.

Your next visit

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