Etruscopolis, Tarquinia

Name: Etruscopolis
Address: Vicolo delle Pietrare, Tarquinia, 01016, Italy
Telephone: +39 0766 855175

#13 among attractions in Tarquinia

History museum, Museum

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Etruscopolis (address: Vicolo delle Pietrare) is a place located in Tarquinia (Lazio region) and belongs to the category of history museum, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 400 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 42°14'52"N latitude and 11°45'54"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Etruscopolis is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Uficio Postale (bus, 9 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Tomb of Hunting and Fishing (tomb, 7 min walk), Tomb of the Whipping (tomb, 8 min walk), Tomb of the Blue Demons (tomb, 8 min walk).

Coordinates: 42°14'52"N, 11°45'54"E

Address

Vicolo delle PietrareTarquinia 01016 Italy

Contact

+39 0766 855175

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Etruscopolis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tarquinia National Museum, Monterozzi necropolis, Tomb of the Leopards, Tomb of the Whipping.

0.6 miNW
History museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Tarquinia National Museum, Tarquinia
17 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...
~1480 ftNE
History museum, Archaeological site,
Monterozzi necropolis, Tarquinia
8 min walk • 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.
~1830 ftE
Tomb
Tomb of the Leopards, Tarquinia
9 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.
~1470 ftE
Tomb
Tomb of the Whipping, Tarquinia
8 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.
~1260 ftNE
Tomb
Tomb of Hunting and Fishing, Tarquinia
7 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.
~1850 ftE
Tomb
Tomb of the Triclinium, Tarquinia
9 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.
0.7 miNW
Church
Tarquinia Cathedral, Tarquinia
18 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.
0.8 miE
Tomb
Tomb of Orcus
20 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.
0.6 miNW
Church, Ruins, Historical place
San Pancrazio, Tarquinia
16 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.
0.9 miNW
Church, Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
Santa Maria in Castello, Tarquinia
23 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.
0.7 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
San Martino, Tarquinia
18 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Etruscopolis open?

Etruscopolis is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 10 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Etruscopolis?

Nearby attractions include Tomb of Hunting and Fishing, Tarquinia (7 min walk), Tomb of the Whipping, Tarquinia (8 min walk), Tomb of the Blue Demons, Tarquinia (8 min walk), Monterozzi necropolis, Tarquinia (8 min walk).

How to get to Etruscopolis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Etruscopolis:

Bus

Uficio Postale • Lines: C (9 min walk)
Chiesa San Francesco • Lines: A (12 min walk)