Necropoli Etrusca Di Crocifisso Del Tufo
Necropoli Etrusca Di Crocifisso Del Tufo
Necropoli Etrusca Di Crocifisso Del Tufo
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Etruscan cemetery where the tombs of the dead line alongside a street.
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FP15
Rome, Italy309 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
The site is not one of the busiest, being outside the walls, however it has charm and is interesting. There is a small museum at the entrance, tickets can be made on site, the cost is not excessive. The visit takes place independently, you can also go inside the various rooms of the necropolis and stay the time you want: it is a place that transmits peace and is very enjoyable precisely because it is not crowded: very beautiful inscriptions on the tombs. There is parking outside very convenient, otherwise you can walk to the city
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Written 5 October 2024
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Gib_jac
Termoli, Italy136 contributions
Feb 2022
Even if you don't take the time to walk to these from the town centre, stop on your way out of the town to view them. We didn't appreciate that we could actually get up close and go inside some of the tombs. You can see the lettering above the tombs clearly and there are many to see. It was a really amazing piece of history we thought we spend about 20 mins going around it but 90 mins later we left! Im sure kids would love to go and explore the different little streets and tombs.
Written 24 February 2022
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leo1492
New York City, NY89 contributions
Jul 2013 • Solo
This necropolis is one of the most amazing Etruscan ruins in the area. The Etruscans settled in Orvieto which they called Velzna because it offered protection, being high up on a butte of tuff. At the base, which was outside the city they built hundreds of tombs that are lined up one after another facing each other on pathways. It is stunning to see the remains of this ancient civilization and it is very moving to see these tombs, built hundreds of years B.C.
Written 16 August 2013
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RomanetJC
Igualada, Spain165 contributions
Feb 2012 • Couples
The necropolis is in a wonderful place, as you can see the cliff in the background and Orvieto in the top of it. Once you get into the site, it's a pity they have not reconstructed at least one or two tombs. You can go inside all of them, but stone and more stone is all you will find there.
The small introductory museum is helpful if you want to have an idea of how it all worked.
The small introductory museum is helpful if you want to have an idea of how it all worked.
Written 6 March 2012
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Rasputin21
Ashburton, Australia2,242 contributions
Oct 2011 • Couples
Il Crocifisso del Tufo is a small chapel hewen in the tufa rock on the Orvieta Anella della Rupe walk. The Chiesa is easily reached from Porta Vivaria and is just past the Necropoli etrusea del Crocifisso del tufo. It is always locked and you can only peek through the tiny windows on either side of the door. The inside is quite plain and contains the altar with the hand carved crucifix made by someone who tried to commit suicide after being wrongly accused of theft and homicide but who called on the name of Christ while tumbling down and remained uninjuired. He then carvedthe crucifix with his bare hands. There are only two pews in the church. People have tied small posies to the bars of the windows.
Written 8 October 2011
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Gothnak
Guildford99 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
The Etruscan Necropolis is found halfway down the hill that Orvieto sits upon, and therefore the walk down is rather steep. Initially anyone with vertigo will not appreciate the wooden walkways which are rather see-through, but other than that it is a pleasant walk through a small forest. The tombs themselves are still being excavated, but are all in situ, so there is a mild feeling of Pompeii or Herculaneum, of 'walking through the past. Sadly all of the artifacts found have been removed, so it really is just the tombs themselves.
As with everything else in Orvieto, if it is the Duomo or the Underground, it was empty, so again, it was nice just wandering around for 30 minutes or so with the place to ourselves. Be aware that once done, you then have to face the hike back up to the city, but treat yourself to a gelato at the top and you'll have spent an enjoyable morning in the past.
I wouldn't go any later, as the sun can beat down, and then the walk up would be rather too hot!
As with everything else in Orvieto, if it is the Duomo or the Underground, it was empty, so again, it was nice just wandering around for 30 minutes or so with the place to ourselves. Be aware that once done, you then have to face the hike back up to the city, but treat yourself to a gelato at the top and you'll have spent an enjoyable morning in the past.
I wouldn't go any later, as the sun can beat down, and then the walk up would be rather too hot!
Written 17 September 2017
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John B. T
Idaho Falls, ID60 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
It is good 25 minute hike to the Necropolis from the town, a little steep on the way back up but not a problem. It is worth the hike to see the graves of the Etruscans. We were lucky enough to have an archeology team digging there. The guy in charge showed us the remains of some pottery dating back to 600 BC. Pretty cool to see and learn about.
Written 16 August 2015
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KTGP
Adelaide, Australia5,865 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
The name is taken from the chapel just above the necropolis in the cliff face. Lovely walk from the top of Orvieto down to see these Etruscan Tombs, a bit tougher walking back.
I was fascinated with these tombs, however, my partner once seeing a couple stated I have already been in a couple of them. They did vary a little but on the whole they are pretty much the same. The names carved above the doorways are interesting.
According to information on arrival, they have been dated to between the middle of the 6th and the late 5th century BC, based on objects found within the tombs.
I think it was wonderful being able to walk amongst these ancient tombs and think about the lives of the people they belonged to.
Well worth the walk BOTH ways.
I was fascinated with these tombs, however, my partner once seeing a couple stated I have already been in a couple of them. They did vary a little but on the whole they are pretty much the same. The names carved above the doorways are interesting.
According to information on arrival, they have been dated to between the middle of the 6th and the late 5th century BC, based on objects found within the tombs.
I think it was wonderful being able to walk amongst these ancient tombs and think about the lives of the people they belonged to.
Well worth the walk BOTH ways.
Written 25 May 2014
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aamrani76
Manhattan, KS21 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Incredible ancient site. We are so lucky that this site is open to visitors. It's wonderful to learn about the ancient Etruscans that lived in Orvieto in the past.
Written 10 July 2019
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Lolly’s Look
New York City, NY15,009 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
This Etruscan Necropolis is a short walk down the hill. We saw it when using the bathroom and decided to take a detour to see if firsthand. It was a somewhat interesting area.
Written 21 October 2017
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