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City: Tarquinia (Viterbo) - Pop. 15900 - Alt : 132 m a.s.l. -
Location: Lazio
 Description:
Tarquinia, Etruscan city, was a very prosperous settlement of Lazio.
The ancient city is located on a hill not far from the sea.
Here, remains of an imposing
circle of walls have been discovered, such as the the foundations of a great Etruscan temple known as the "Ara della
Regina", the decoration of which includes a terra-cotta group of winged horses in Hellenistic style, that is considered a
masterpiece of Etruscan art.
 Sights and Attractions:The necropolis of "Monterozzi", on the south
west of the ancient city, contains 6,000 graves cut
in the rock. It is famous for its 200 painted tombs, the earliest of which
date from the 7th century B.C. It constitutes a unique and exceptional
testimony to the ancient Etruscan civilisation
The National Museum, with a huge collection of archeological
finds. It is housed in the Renaissance Palazzo Vitelleschi, which dates back to
1490
Church of Santa Maria di Castello (1121-1208), with a small
bell-tower and three entrances. The interior has a nave and two aisles, divided
by massive pillars with early Christian capitals and friezes. Of note if the
rose-window in the nave and the several marble works.
The Cathedral with 16th century frescoes
 Church of San Giacomo and Santissima Annunziata, with Arab
and Byzantine features
The small church of San Martino (12th century)
The church of San Giovanni Battista (12th century), with
elegant rose-window
The Palazzo Comunale, in Romanesque style (13th century)
The numerous medieval towers, including that of Dante
Alighieri
The Palazzo dei Priori with baroque faηade, massive
external staircase and fresco cycle in the interior
The Gothic-Romanesque church of San Pancrazio
The Hill of Civita, best known as Pian della Civita or Pian
della Regina, which is seven kilometres away on the Monteromano road.
Impressive ruins of an Etruscan city can be seen there, including the ruins of a
temple dating back to the 4th century B.C.
Museums:
The National Archeological Museum, with a huge collection of
archeological finds. It is housed in the Renaissance Palazzo Vitelleschi, which
dates back to 1439
The Ceramic Museum, located in the splendid Palazzo dei Priori has a hundred
pieces of pottery on display.
Events: February: Carnival Easter: Good Friday Procession
April: Giostra delle contrade tournament
1st Sunday of April: Cattle breeding festival which
includes Palio delle Contrade (bareback horserace through the city streets),
Medieval Parade in costume, Italian Rodeo, Wine tasting and more
1st Saturday of May: Agriculture fair and exhibition
Early in August: "Giostra degli Sponsali" historical
re-enactment
Mid August Festival: Fireworks on the sea.
Market day: Wednesday
Typical products: Maremma veal and wine, melons,
watermelons, peaches, fennel and artichokes, tomatoes and fish.
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets:
Tarquinia Lido
Neighboring towns: Allumiere, Civitavecchia, Montalto di
Castro, Monte Romano, Tolfa, Tuscania.
Nearby seaside resorts:
- Riva dei Tarquini a vast pinewood with many camping sites
- Marina Velca: a residential center with a golf course, pool and other
facilities.
- Lido di Tarquinia: a seaside resort for holiday makers offering offers
different possibilities, from camping to residences and hotels.
- Le Saline: 220 acres of nature reserve perfect for bird-watching lovers.
Nearest airport: Rome international Airport (FCO) (1 hour)
Nearest train stations: Tarquinia is on the Roma-Genoa
railway; the station is 3 km outside of the city linked by ta shuttle service.
Public transportation: Bus service www.cotralspa.it
Distances:
Florence
250 km;
Grosseto 90 km;
Napoli 280 km;
Orvieto
90 km; Perugia 170 km;
Pisa 250 km;
Rome 90 km;
Siena
163 km; Viterbo 45 km.
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