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Necropolis of Tarquinia – 2008-06-15 The « Mona Lisa » of antiquity (4th-century BC.)📷 Hervé Simon, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Necropolis of Tarquinia

Tarquinia, Italy

History

An Etruscan cemetery of underground tombs whose walls are painted with banquets, dancers and hunting scenes, some from the sixth century BC. About 20 tombs are open, seen through glass; the ticket can include the museum in town.

Nearest town
Tarquinia, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
42.2518, 11.7710
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Tuscia TirrenicaCampsite
    6 km from Necropolis of Tarquinia
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Village Riva dei TarquiniCampsite
    11 km from Necropolis of Tarquinia
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Village EuropingCampsite
    12 km from Necropolis of Tarquinia
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • California camping villageCampsite
    13 km from Necropolis of Tarquinia
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Pionier EtruscoCampsite
    18 km from Necropolis of Tarquinia
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityNo dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Parco archeologico VulciMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Necropolis of Tarquinia
    MotorhomesFree
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All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Necropolis of Tarquinia?

Necropolis of Tarquinia is in Tarquinia, Italy, at GPS 42.2518, 11.7710. It is about 20 km from Tuscania.

Can you camp near Necropolis of Tarquinia?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Tuscia Tirrenica, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Necropolis of Tarquinia?

Necropolis of Tarquinia is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Tuscia: monsters, villas and Etruscan tombs north of Rome.

What is there to see near Necropolis of Tarquinia?

Places worth a stop nearby: Villa Lante (37 km), Palazzo Farnese, Caprarola (39 km), Sacred Grove of Bomarzo (Park of the Monsters) (47 km) and Cascate del Mulino, Saturnia (49 km).

When is the best time to visit Necropolis of Tarquinia?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)