Tuscania and the surroundings

You have arrived in Tuscia and now you might be wondering what’s there to see in Tuscania? Here is a brief guide to the unmissable wonders of the town. Known in he ancient times by the name of Toscanella, the town has always had a strategic role in the valley between the river Marta and the Capecchio. Its proximity to Rome (less than 100 km away) makes the town the perfect getaway from the busy capital city.

What is Tuscania famous for? Tuscania’s old town is full of religious and historic buildings. It hides a necropolis and is famous for the colours and textures of the tuff rock, from which it was built. There are several unmissable sights:

• The church of Santa Maria Maggiore, built in the 12th century, a great example of Romanesque architecture in the Lazio region;
• Belvedere park and the Lavello Tower, where you can see one of the most amazing views in the whole Lazio region;
• The church of Santa Maria della Rosa;
• The San Pietro basilica, at the top of the hill where the ancient Etruscan citadel was based, built around the 11th century and without a doubt one the town’s beautiful sights;
• The National Archaeological Museum of Tuscania;
The “fontana delle sette cannelle” (the fountain of the seven small pipes), the most ancient in the town, dating back to the Etruscan-Roman period;
• The Necropolis of Madonna d'Olivo, about 2 km from Tuscania, where you can visit the Queen’s tomb and the Amazons’ sarcophagi;
• The Necropolis of Peschiera;
• The Necropolis of Ara del Tufo;
• The Necropolis of Pian di Mola;
• Tuscania’s lavender fields. We suggest that you visit between May and June when they are in full bloom.