Etruscan civilization, Orvieto

Name: Etruscan civilization
Address: Orvieto, Italy

#16 among attractions in Orvieto

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The Etruscan civilization of ancient Italy covered a territory, at its greatest extent, of roughly what is now Tuscany, western Umbria, and northern Lazio, as well as what are now the Po Valley, Emilia-Romagna, south-eastern Lombardy, southern Veneto, and western Campania. ()

Local name: Etruschi Coordinates: 42°43'0"N, 12°6'0"E

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Orvieto Italy

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Etruscan civilization – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Orvieto Cathedral, San Giovenale, Palazzo Gualterio, Church of San Domenico.

0.7 miE
14th-century edifice with vibrant facade
Orvieto Cathedral, Orvieto
19 min walk • The Orvieto Cathedral, known locally as Duomo di Orvieto, is a magnificent example of Italian Gothic architecture that dominates the skyline of the ancient city of Orvieto in Italy. This stunning cathedral, with its intricate façade filled with mosaics, sculptures...
~1580 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Romanesque architecture
San Giovenale, Orvieto
8 min walk • Chiesa di San Giovenale is a church in Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. Initially constructed in 1004, it contains frescos and artefacts from the 12th and 13th centuries. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orvieto-Todi.
0.6 miE
Palace
Palazzo Gualterio, Orvieto
15 min walk • Palazzo Gualterio is a palace opposite the Torre del Moro Orvieto in Orvieto in the Province of Terni, Italy. It was built by the ancient Gualterio family, and decorated with stucco and frescoes.
0.7 miNE
Church, Gothic architecture
Church of San Domenico, Orvieto
19 min walk • San Domenico is a church in Orvieto, Umbria, central Italy. It was begun in 1233, a few years after St. Dominic's death, and it is one of the first churches of the Dominican Order.
0.5 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Romanesque architecture
Sant'Andrea, Orvieto
12 min walk • Chiesa di Sant'Andrea is a church on the Piazza della Repubblica in Orvieto, Umbria, central Italy. It dates to the 12th century and is noted for its distinctive decagonal bell tower.
0.6 miE
Church
San Francesco, Orvieto
15 min walk • Chiesa di San Francesco is a church in Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. It was consecrated in 1266. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orvieto-Todi.
0.4 miNE
42°43'16"N • 12°6'18"E
Crocifisso del Tufo Etruscan Necropolis, Orvieto
11 min walk • Cemetery, Museum, Historical place
1.1 miS
Archaeological site
Golini Tomb, Porano
28 min walk • Golini Tomb is an Etruscan tomb in Orvieto, Italy. It was discovered in 1863.
~1570 ftNE
Cave, Museum, Park
Pozzo della Cava, Orvieto
8 min walk • The quarry well is located in Orvieto, in via della Cava 28.
0.6 miE
42°43'0"N • 12°6'45"E
Museo Claudio Faina, Orvieto
17 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.7 miE
42°43'0"N • 12°6'51"E
Museo Emilio Greco, Orvieto
19 min walk • Art museum, Museum, Art gallery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Etruscan civilization?

Nearby attractions include Pozzo della Cava, Orvieto (8 min walk), San Giovenale, Orvieto (8 min walk), Crocifisso del Tufo Etruscan Necropolis, Orvieto (11 min walk), Sant'Andrea, Orvieto (12 min walk).

How to get to Etruscan civilization by public transport?

The nearest stations to Etruscan civilization:

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Piazza Cahen (28 min walk)