Area archeologica di Ferento

About the museum

Ferento was an Etruscan town which, according to the sources, was founded in the 4th century BC on the Pianicara hill, surrounded by walls of ashlar blocks and laid out on a regular plan. In the Augustan age the town developed with a theatre, an amphitheatre, a forum and an Augusteo, while in the 2nd century AD the baths were built. The Roman theatre, the best-known monument of the site, is still used in the summer months for evening performances and historical re-enactments.

Several necropolises extend around the settlement, including a tomb that belonged to the Salvii family, ancestors of Emperor Otho. The ancient town has been explored only in part; the archaeological area can today be visited, also thanks to the commitment of volunteer groups.

Highlights

• Roman theatre from the Augustan age
• Remains of the baths from the 2nd century AD
• Etruscan walls of ashlar blocks
• Necropolis with the tomb of the Salvii

Permanent exhibition

• Percorso nell'area archeologica di Ferento – Visit to the Roman theatre, the baths and the remains of the ancient town.

Operated by

Ministero della Cultura

Visitors per year

approx. 6,343

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission; a voluntary donation to support the care of the site is welcome.

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