{"id":9539,"date":"2023-09-12T12:56:58","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T11:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maremma.name\/tuscia-maremmana\/tarquinia\/"},"modified":"2023-09-12T15:38:01","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T14:38:01","slug":"tarquinia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/maremma.name\/en\/tuscia-maremmana\/tarquinia\/","title":{"rendered":"Tarquinia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9539\" class=\"elementor elementor-9539 elementor-9354\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a53b112 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a53b112\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c08f6f8\" data-id=\"c08f6f8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09ad12d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"09ad12d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4f26ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b4f26ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tarquinia<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e8f9975 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e8f9975\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e5185df\" data-id=\"e5185df\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-158a7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"158a7a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Tarquinia: The Cradle of Etruscan Culture<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tarquinia, located in the heart of Tuscia, is one of the most fascinating and historically rich Etruscan cities. This ancient city has deep roots dating back to Etruscan times and has preserved a priceless artistic and archaeological heritage over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Origins and History<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The origins of Tarquinia are shrouded in mystery. Legend has it that it was founded by the hero of Etruscan mythology, Tarconte. It was an important center of power during Etruscan times, so much so that it was the birthplace of three of Rome&#8217;s kings-Tarquinius Priscus, Servius Tullius, and Tarquinius the Superbus. The city had close and sometimes conflicting relations with neighboring Rome, going to war with it several times. After various historical vicissitudes, Tarquinia became part of the Papal States and, over the centuries, underwent various transformations, including a name change from &#8220;Corneto&#8221; to &#8220;Tarquinia&#8221; in 1922.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Artistic and Archaeological Heritage<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The historic center of Tarquinia is a treasure trove of medieval architecture. Religious buildings include the Cathedral, built in 1260, the Church of Santa Maria in Castello, the Church of the Santissima Annunziata, and many others. The elegantly crafted Renaissance Palazzo Vitelleschi now houses the National Etruscan Museum, which holds one of the largest collections of Etruscan artifacts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what makes Tarquinia truly unique is the presence of its Etruscan necropolis, particularly the Necropolis of the Monterozzi. These rock-cut tombs preserve an extraordinary array of paintings, representing the largest site of Etruscan pictorial art ever discovered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nearby Attractions<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to its rich historical and artistic heritage, Tarquinia also offers natural beauty such as the Tarquinia Salt Pans Nature Reserve and the nearby Maremma countryside. The city is also in a privileged geographical location, close to important tourist hubs such as the Port of Civitavecchia and Fiumicino Airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few kilometers from Tarquinia is Tarquinia Lido, a seaside resort with wide fine sandy beaches, bathing establishments, restaurants and stores, ideal for those who want to combine culture and relaxation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Events and Traditions<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tarquinia is also a living, breathing city, offering a variety of events throughout the year. From Carnival with the Chestnut Festival, to the Merca Festival in April, from the Wild Boar Festival in July to the Ferlengo Festival in October. Not forgetting the Tarquin Summer, a series of cultural, musical and entertainment events that enliven the town&#8217;s squares.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tarquinia is a gem of Lazio, a place where history, art and nature come together in a fascinating mix. To visit it is to take a journey through time, discovering the roots of Italian and Mediterranean civilization. Whether you are a history buff, an art lover or a simple traveler in search of authentic beauty, Tarquinia will captivate you with its timeless charm.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tarquinia: The Cradle of Etruscan Culture Tarquinia, located in the heart of Tuscia, is one of the most fascinating and historically rich Etruscan cities. This ancient city has deep roots dating back to Etruscan times and has preserved a priceless artistic and archaeological heritage over time. 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