Tuscania, Medieval commune in Province of Viterbo, Italy
Located 165 meters above sea level, Tuscania features stone buildings, narrow streets, medieval walls, and Etruscan archaeological remains throughout the town.
Archaeological findings confirm human settlements from the Neolithic period, with the town developing into a maritime trade center during the Hellenistic period.
The Church of San Pietro, constructed in Lombard-Romanesque style, stands as a testament to the architectural heritage dating back to 739 AD.
The town connects to Rome through regular bus services and lies approximately 100 kilometers north of the capital, making it suitable for day excursions.
The Campanari family's 19th-century excavations revealed numerous Etruscan tombs, contributing artifacts to multiple European museum collections.
Location: Province of Viterbo
Capital city: Tuscania
Elevation above the sea: 165 m
Shares border with: Arlena di Castro, Capodimonte, Marta, Monte Romano, Piansano, Tessennano, Viterbo, Canino, Montalto di Castro, Tarquinia
Address: Ufficio Turistico, Piazzale Trieste,Tuscania 01017 01017
Website: http://comune.tuscania.vt.it
GPS coordinates: 42.42139,11.87194
Latest update: May 29, 2025 22:41
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