Tarquinia, Archaeological site in Province of Viterbo, Italy
The hilltop settlement of Tarquinia extends across the Marta River valley, positioned 7 kilometers from the Tyrrhenian Sea at 132 meters elevation.
The Romans established their colony of Tarquinii in 311 BC after conquering the Etruscan city of Tárchuna, which became a Roman municipality in 90 BC.
The Monterozzi necropolis contains 6,000 tombs cut into rock, including 200 chambers with preserved wall paintings depicting Etruscan life and ceremonies.
The National Museum in Palazzo Vitelleschi exhibits an extensive collection of Etruscan artifacts recovered from local archaeological excavations and painted tombs.
The Tomb of the Bulls displays the earliest known wall paintings of their type in Western Mediterranean art, dating from the sixth century BC.
Location: Province of Viterbo
Elevation above the sea: 140 m
Shares border with: Allumiere, Montalto di Castro, Monte Romano, Tolfa, Tuscania, Civitavecchia
Website: http://tarquinia.net
GPS coordinates: 42.24917,11.75611
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
Photo license: GFDL
Tomb of the Leopards
1.3 km
Tomba della Fustigazione
1.2 km
Necropolis of Monterozzi
1.1 km
Tomb of the Triclinium
1.3 km
Tomb of the Bulls
3.3 km
Tomb of Orcus
2 km
Tomb of the Augurs
3.4 km
Ara della Regina
3.9 km
Tomb of the Lionesses
1 km
Tomb of Hunting and Fishing
1 km
Necropoli di Tarquinia
931 m
Santa Maria in Castello
807 m
Cencelle
10.3 km
Tarquinia Cathedral
596 m
Palazzo Vitelleschi
517 m
Winged-horses of Tarquinia
0 m
Tomb of the Blue Demons
1.2 km
Tomba dei Giocolieri
1 km
Tarquinia National Museum
521 m
Tomba dei Caronti
1.1 km
Tomba Claudio Bettini
1.2 km
Tomba del Guerriero
1 km
Tomba del Barone
3.3 km
Boca Do Mar
8.9 km
Tomba della Pulcella
1.1 km
Tomba dei Baccanti
1.3 km
Tomba del Tifone
1.5 km
Tomba Due Tetti
1.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes