Torre di Cicerone
Medieval tower on the acropolis of Arpino, in the fortified village of Civitavecchia, with an educational display on the history of the monument and the territory; visits on request, free admission.
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About the museum
The Torre di Cicerone stands on the acropolis of Arpino, in the fortified village of Civitavecchia, in a commanding position above the town centre and surrounded by ancient megalithic walls. The area is traditionally linked to the family of Cicero, but the building is described as a medieval tower “detta di Cicerone” (known as Cicero’s), and 19th-century investigations found no remains of residential buildings there.
The tower has a square plan of about 16 metres per side, with a sloping wall on the south-east side. An external walkway leads to the entrance at the intermediate level. On the main floor (piano nobile) there is an educational display on the history of the monument and of the territory of Arpino. The monument is among the State’s luoghi della cultura (cultural sites), and the site can be visited on request.
Highlights
- Square tower of about 16 metres per side
- External walkway leading to the entrance
- Educational display on the history of the monument and of Arpino
- On the acropolis of Civitavecchia, within the ancient megalithic walls
Permanent exhibition
- Sezione didattica sulla storia del monumento e del territorio – Educational display on the main floor of the tower on the history of the monument and of Arpino.
- Operated by
- Ministero della Cultura
- Visitors per year
- approx. 32,337
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The entrance is on the intermediate floor, reached from an external walkway; no information on accessibility is available.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Visits on request; to arrange one, telephone the number of the site. |
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