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Tarquinia Interesting : 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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  • Museo Nazionale Etrusco Interesting

    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..

  • S. Maria in Castello Interesting

    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.

  • 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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  • Villa Hotel Valle Del Marta Resort

    Via Aurelia Vecchia Km 93 I - 01016 Tarquinia

    Villa Hotel Valle del Marta Resort is set just out of Tarquinia's historic centre, in the River Marta Valley. The gardens have a pool and great views. Villa Valle del Marta overlooks Tarquinia's old city walls and fields which lead down to the sea. ..

  • 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.

  • 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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