Sovana, Archaeological park with Etruscan necropolis in Sovana, Italy
The archaeological site features multiple tombs carved into tufa rock, including temple-shaped structures and decorated burial chambers from different periods.
The necropolis contains tombs dating from the 7th century BC, with the Ildebranda Tomb discovered in 1924 showing detailed architectural elements.
The tombs display intricate decorations with human figures, mythological creatures, and floral motifs that reflect Etruscan religious and artistic traditions.
Visitors can explore various sections of the necropolis, including the Felceto area which contains the most significant monuments and carved pathways.
The site includes ancient sunken roads called Vie Cave, connecting different burial areas through paths carved deep into the tufa rock.
Location: Sorano
Part of: Parco archeologico del Tufo
Address: S.P. 22, - Sorano 58010
GPS coordinates: 42.65842,11.63436
Latest update: March 17, 2025 17:32
Parco archeologico del Tufo
62 m
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Palazzo Orsini
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Sovana Cathedral
644 m
Pitigliano Cathedral
3.8 km
San Mamiliano
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Santa Maria Maggiore
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Madonna delle Grazie
3.9 km
Aquedotto Mediceo
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Defensive walls in Pitigliano
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Rocca aldobrandesca
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Museo Diocesano di Pitigliano
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Santa Maria e San Rocco
3.7 km
Museo civico archeologico di Pitigliano
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Palacio Bourbon del Monte
984 m
Polo museale di Sovana
968 m
Iglesia de San Roque (Pitigliano)
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Palazzo Pretorio
966 m
Pozzo di Palazzo Orsini
3.8 km
Palacio Vescovile
628 m
Chiesa di San Francesco
3.8 km
Oratorio de la Santa Cruz
3.8 km
San Sebastiano
392 m
Palacio Comunal (Sovana)
944 m
Logia del Capitán
956 m
La Piccola Gerusalemme, Ghetto Ebraico
3.8 km
Teatro Salvini
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Sinagoga di Pitigliano
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