Necropolis of Tarquinia
Tarquinia, Italy
An Etruscan cemetery of underground tombs whose walls are painted with banquets, dancers and hunting scenes, some from the sixth century BC. About 20 tombs are open, seen through glass; the ticket can include the museum in town.
The Monterozzi necropolis was the realm of the dead for the Etruscan city of Tarquinia and, together with Cerveteri, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. About 6,000 tombs lie in the ridge, and roughly 200 chambers carry wall paintings. The oldest graves date from the 7th century BC; the Tomb of the Bulls (around 540–520 BC) is the earliest with elaborate frescoes, and the Tomb of Orcus holds the only known depiction of the demon Tuchulcha.
You descend a few meters (about 10 ft) by stairs into the chambers. Among the best known are the Tomb of the Leopards, with banquet and dance scenes, and the Tomb of Hunting and Fishing. Which tombs are open varies; according to italia.it the site is closed on Mondays. Check before you go (source information, not reconfirmed).
The National Museum of Tarquinia shows finds and some frescoes removed from the tombs. Allow half a day for the necropolis and museum together, and sort out parking for your motorhome beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Tarquinia, Italy
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.2518, 11.7710
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Necropolis of Tarquinia?
Necropolis of Tarquinia is in Tarquinia, Italy, at GPS 42.2518, 11.7710. It is about 20 km from Tuscania.
Can you camp near Necropolis of Tarquinia?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Tuscia Tirrenica, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Necropolis of Tarquinia?
Necropolis of Tarquinia is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Tuscia: monsters, villas and Etruscan tombs north of Rome.
What is there to see near Necropolis of Tarquinia?
Places worth a stop nearby: Villa Lante (37 km), Palazzo Farnese, Caprarola (39 km), Sacred Grove of Bomarzo (Park of the Monsters) (47 km) and Cascate del Mulino, Saturnia (49 km).
When is the best time to visit Necropolis of Tarquinia?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)