Monterozzi necropolis, Tarquinia

Name: Monterozzi necropolis
Address: Via Ripagretta, Tarquinia, 01016, Italy
Telephone: +39 338 861 8856

#2 among attractions in Tarquinia

Top attraction, History museum, Archaeological site, Unesco

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The Monterozzi necropolis is an Etruscan necropolis on a hill east of Tarquinia in Lazio, Italy. The necropolis has about 6,000 graves, the oldest of which dates to the 7th century BC. About 200 of the tomb chambers are decorated with frescos. ()

Local name: Necropoli dei Monterozzi Built: VII century B.C.Unesco: from 2004Area: 12 mi²Coordinates: 42°15'0"N, 11°46'11"E

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Via RipagrettaTarquinia 01016 Italy

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+39 338 861 8856

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Monterozzi necropolis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tarquinia National Museum, Tomb of the Leopards, Tomb of the Whipping, Tomb of Hunting and Fishing.

0.8 miW
History museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Tarquinia National Museum, Tarquinia
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Tarquinia, Italy, the Tarquinia National Museum is a treasure trove of Etruscan history and art. Housed in the impressive Palazzo Vitelleschi, a 15th-century Renaissance palace, the museum is renowned for its extensive...
~790 ftSE
Tomb
Tomb of the Leopards, Tarquinia
4 min walk • The Tomb of the Leopards is an Etruscan burial chamber so called for the confronted leopards painted above a banquet scene. The tomb is located within the Necropolis of Monterozzi, near Tarquinia, Lazio, Italy, and dates to around 470–450 BC.
~320 ftSE
Tomb
Tomb of the Whipping, Tarquinia
2 min walk • The Tomb of the Whipping is an Etruscan tomb in the Necropolis of Monterozzi near Tarquinia, Lazio, Italy. It is dated to approximately 490 BC and named after a fresco of two men who flog a woman in an erotic context.
~270 ftW
Tomb
Tomb of Hunting and Fishing, Tarquinia
2 min walk • The Tomb of Hunting and Fishing, formerly known as the Tomb of the Hunter, is an Etruscan tomb in the Necropolis of Monterozzi near Tarquinia, Lazio, Italy.
~810 ftSE
Tomb
Tomb of the Triclinium, Tarquinia
4 min walk • The Tomb of the Triclinium is an Etruscan tomb in the Necropolis of Monterozzi dated to approximately 470 BC. The tomb is named after the Roman triclinium, a type of formal dining room, which appears in the frescoes of the tomb. It has been described as one of the most famous of all Etruscan tombs.
0.8 miNW
Church
Tarquinia Cathedral, Tarquinia
21 min walk • Tarquinia Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Tarquinia, Lazio, Italy, dedicated to Saint Margaret and Saint Martin. Formerly the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Tarquinia, previously known as the Diocese of Corneto, since 1986 it has been a co-cathedral of the Diocese of Civitavecchia-Tarquinia.
0.6 miSE
Tomb
Tomb of Orcus
15 min walk • The Tomb of Orcus, sometimes called the Tomb of Murina, is a 4th-century BC Etruscan hypogeum in Tarquinia, Italy. Discovered in 1868, it displays Hellenistic influences in its remarkable murals, which include the portrait of Velia Velcha, an Etruscan noblewoman, and the only known pictorial representation of the demon Tuchulcha.
0.7 miNW
Church, Ruins, Historical place
San Pancrazio, Tarquinia
18 min walk • San Pancrazio is a Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church located on Via San Pancrazio #11 in Tarquinia, province of Viterbo, Lazio, central Italy. Now deconsecrated, the church is used for cultural events.
1 miW
Church, Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
Santa Maria in Castello, Tarquinia
26 min walk • Santa Maria in Castello is a Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic church located on Via di Porta Castello #35 in Tarquinia, province of Viterbo, region of Lazio, Italy. This church was built in 1121- 1208 atop the earlier Chapel of Santa Maria ad rupes. It served as Cathedral until 1435, when the role was assigned to the Tarquinia Cathedral.
0.8 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
San Martino, Tarquinia
20 min walk • San Martino is a Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic church located on Via San Martino #48 in Tarquinia, province of Viterbo, region of Lazio, Italy.
~510 ftS
Tomb
Tomb of the Blue Demons, Tarquinia
3 min walk • The Tomb of the Blue Demons is an Etruscan tomb in the Necropolis of Monterozzi near Tarquinia, Italy. It was discovered in 1985. The tomb is named after the blue and black-skinned demons which appear in an underworld scene on the right wall. The tomb has been dated to the end of the fifth century BC.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Monterozzi necropolis open?

Monterozzi necropolis is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Monterozzi necropolis?

Nearby attractions include Tomb of Hunting and Fishing, Tarquinia (2 min walk), Tomb of the Whipping, Tarquinia (2 min walk), Tomb of the Blue Demons, Tarquinia (3 min walk), Tomb of the Leopards, Tarquinia (4 min walk).

How to get to Monterozzi necropolis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monterozzi necropolis:

Bus

Chiesa San Francesco • Lines: A (14 min walk)
Uficio Postale • Lines: C (15 min walk)