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Tarquinia : Michelin's recommendations

Tarquinia, crowning a rocky spur facing the sea, is famous for its Etruscan necropolis. The town, in all likelihood founded in the 9C BC by the Villanovian civilisation, controlled the whole coast of Etruria in the 6C BC. After being ruled by the Romans, malaria, followed by invasions by the Lombards, forced its inhabitants to leave the old town and move to the present site.

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Tourist attractions Tarquinia : Things to see and do

Museo Nazionale Etrusco

Piazza Cavour 1 I - 01016 Tarquinia

This museum in the Vitelleschi palace (1492) contains a remarkable collection of objects from excavations at the Etruscan necropolis: sarcophaguses, ceramics, ivories, bowls and amphora, but the highlight is the pair of fine winged horses in terrac..

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S. Maria in Castello

V. di Porta Castello I - 01016 Tarquinia

Near to a high medieval tower, this Romanesque church was included in the fortified citadel that protected the town. There is an elegant doorway and a majestic interior.

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Necropoli etrusca (Etruscan necropolis)

I - 01016 Tarquinia

Up on a deserted plateau, the necropolis occupies a site parallel to that of the former city. No architecture is visible outside... But down in the funerary chambers, on the walls, there is an extraordinary ensemble of paintings : the tomb of the Ba..

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Hotels Tarquinia

All' Olivo

P. Togliatti 13/15 I - 01016 Tarquinia (Lazio)

Rooms and apartments are spacious and air-conditioned.Restaurant All’Olivo serves typical specialities of the traditional tuscan cuisine.

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Hotel Villa Tirreno

Via B. Croce 2 I - 01016 Tarquinia

At the entrance of Tarquinia in the Lazio countryside, Villa Tirreno features a large garden with swimming pool, and a terrace where meals from the à la carte restaurant are served. All rooms are decorated in neutral tones and are air-conditioned an..

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Hotel Tarconte

Via Della Tuscia 21 I - 01016 Tarquinia

Prix Prices from : 52 €

Hotel Tarconte is 100 metres from Tarquinia's old town. You will have great views of the coast and the countryside from the hotel terrace and restaurant. The Tarconte has been run by the same family for 40 years. It has a reading room and tea room a..

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