What to do · Cerveteri and Tarquinia
Medieval Tarquinia: towers, walls and Santa Maria in Castello
Information
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- A walk after the museum; photography
- With a dog
- Leashed in the streets
Tarquinia is not just tombs. Its old town, surrounded by walls on top of a hill a few kilometres from the sea, preserves many medieval stone towers and streets of tuff houses.
The walk
Leave Palazzo Vitelleschi and walk through the centre to the western end of the hill, where the Romanesque church of Santa Maria in Castello, from the 12th century, stands alone beside the remains of the old citadel, with the countryside and the sea in front. Return through the streets of the towers and the town hall square. You can see it all in an hour and a half.
When
Late in the afternoon, when the sun sinks over the sea and the towers turn golden. It is a good end to the day of the tombs.
Tips
- Go as far as Santa Maria in Castello It is the best view on the walk.
- Park outside the walls The centre is narrow, with restricted zones.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
An unhurried hour and a half.
Can you see the sea?
Yes, from the viewpoints and from Santa Maria in Castello.
Can you go with a dog?
Yes, on a lead in the streets.
With a dog
