The necropolises of Cerveteri, located 45 km northwest of Rome, notably the Banditaccia site, are among the most remarkable Etruscan funerary sites. They feature a vast and unique ensemble of tombs mainly dating from the 9th to the 3rd century BC.The burials, either carved into tuff or built as tumuli, reveal elaborate architecture and elements […]
Section: Archaeological sites
Ancient Ostia is a fascinating archaeological site about 20 km from Rome, and its visit is well worth it.The tranquility of the place and its reasonable number of visitors make it a welcome break from the noisy city of Rome. Near the ancient mouth of the Tiber, Ostia Antica is one of the largest and […]
The archaeological site of Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana in Italian) is one of the largest and most impressive architectural complexes of ancient Rome.Located about 25 km from Rome, this villa was built by Emperor Hadrian starting in the year 126 AD, to serve as his residence.It was abandoned with the fall of the Western Roman […]
The Monterozzi Necropolis, on the eponymous hill near Tarquinia, spans a vast plateau of over 100 hectares and contains around 6,000 tombs carved into tuff. Approximately 200 are painted, with the oldest dating to the 7th century BC, and the rest spanning up to the 1st century BC. About fifty tombs are open to visitors. […]