Necropoli di Malignano, Etruscan necropolis in Sovicille, Italy.
Necropoli di Malignano is an Etruscan burial ground in Sovicille with numerous chamber tombs and shaft graves carved into limestone. The site shows different burial structures that reveal how people of that time laid their dead to rest.
Archaeologists began systematic excavations in 1964 and uncovered burial chambers from the 8th and 7th century BCE. The discoveries showed that people continued using this burial ground across multiple generations.
The burial objects found here reveal trade connections with distant regions and tell us about daily life and relationships of those who used this place. Items discovered suggest contact with communities across a wider territory.
Wear sturdy shoes and watch your step carefully, as the ground is uneven and some areas have deep openings. It helps to go with a guide who can explain the different tombs and what they reveal.
The largest tomb extends about 20 meters deep into the earth and shows impressive construction skill. Such depth was rare and suggests a family of high standing.
Location: Sovicille
GPS coordinates: 43.25993,11.22727
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47
Siena is a Tuscan city built on three hills, where medieval streets wind between brick buildings and open onto piazzas. The shell-shaped Piazza del Campo hosts the Palio horse race twice a year and serves as the town's main gathering place. The Cathedral, with its black-and-white marble facade, stands on one of the highest points. From the top of Torre del Mangia, the city spreads out in all directions, with its terracotta rooftops and surrounding hills visible. Gothic and Renaissance architecture appears throughout the streets, in the form of palaces, churches, fountains and loggias. The Palazzo Pubblico contains frescoes and civic art, while the Pinacoteca Nazionale displays paintings from the Sienese School. The Biblioteca Piccolomini holds illuminated manuscripts. The Basilica of San Domenico rises on a hill, offering views across the rooftops. The Fortezza Medicea and the university botanical garden provide additional perspectives on the city and its landscape. Beyond the center, the Etruscan necropolis at Malignano, Villa di Geggiano with its gardens, and the Chianti sculpture park add to the range of places to explore.
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