Parco archeologico di Vetulonia

About the museum

Vetulonia, the ancient Vatluna, was one of the most important Etruscan cities. Its wealth derived from the mineral deposits of the area and from its link to the sea through Lake Prile, which favoured trade. The city reached its peak in the 7th century BC and declined in the second half of the 1st century BC.

The ancient city was recognised at the end of the 19th century thanks to the research of Isidoro Falchi. Today the park comprises the areas around the village, with the walls of the arx, the Roman-period quarters of Poggiarello Renzetti (Scavi Città), with a stretch of the decumanus, the Casa di Medea and the Domus dei Dolia, and the remains of dwellings at Costa Murata.

Along the Via dei Sepolcri lie the necropolises, with the tombs of the Belvedere, the Pietrera, the Diavolino II and the Fibula d’Oro. The Tomba della Pietrera, a large mound with a stone drum of about 60 metres and two superimposed chambers, is Vetulonia’s most imposing funerary monument. An audio guide to the park is available on the izi.travel platform.

Highlights

• Tomba della Pietrera, Vetulonia’s most imposing funerary monument
• City excavations with decumanus, Casa di Medea and Domus dei Dolia
• Walls of the arx in the upper part of the village
• Via dei Sepolcri with the tombs of the Belvedere and of the Fibula d’Oro
• Civic Archaeological Museum Isidoro Falchi in the village

Permanent exhibition

• Aree archeologiche di Vetulonia – Open-air route among the walls of the arx, the excavations of the Etruscan-Roman city and the monumental tombs of the Via dei Sepolcri, including the Tomba della Pietrera.

Operated by

Parchi archeologici della Maremma (Ministero della Cultura)

Visitors per year

approx. 11,264

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission to the park is free.

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 areas are outdoors; the Tomba della Pietrera is currently the only tomb that can be visited inside, while the Tomba del Diavolino II is temporarily closed pending consolidation work. The site provides no details on accessibility.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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