Unique itinerary to experience a journey back in time, where history and archeology blend with the landscape, giving precious emotions.
An easy itinerary for everyone to get to know the world of ancient Tarquinia.
A simple educational opportunity also for children who can experience the wonderful and vast archaeological heritage of Lazio.
The protagonist of the walk is the Pian di Civita area, a hill from which it is possible to admire the medieval city of Tarquinia in the distance, and where the Etruscan temple of the Ara della Regina is located, one of the most important archaeological finds in the area, used as a spiritual celebrations and rites. Dell' Ara, dated 4th century BC. , the base made of macco, a typical limestone widespread in Etruria, has remained visible.
At the entrance to the northern area of the Etruscan city is "Porta Romanelli" which connected Tarquinia with the hinterland territories, here, it is possible to appreciate the circuit of the ancient walls built with the "loom" technique made by weaving stones with pillars carriers obtaining a result of great grandeur and solidity.
Porta Romanelli is immersed in one of the most beautiful landscapes of Lazio.