Castello dell'Abbadia

The castle features four semi-elliptical towers and defensive walls, positioned strategically above the steep left bank of the Fiora River.

Originally constructed as a Benedictine abbey in the 9th century, the fortress gained significance in 1430 when Ranuccio Farnese received it as a feudal estate.

The National Archaeological Museum of Vulci, established within the castle in 1975, exhibits artifacts from excavations of ancient Etruscan settlements.

The castle museum displays collections spanning from the 19th century through the early 2000s, focusing on findings from nearby Vulci necropolis sites.

The castle protected an ancient Etruscan-Roman bridge spanning thirty meters above the Fiora River, known locally as the Devil's Bridge.

Location: Canino

Official opening: 1975

Architectural style: medieval architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.42957,11.63223

Latest update: March 8, 2025 07:29