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Archaeological Museum of Vulci

The Archaeological Museum of Vulci is located in the Castello dell'Abbadia or di Vulci built in medieval times (XII century) by the Cistercian monks on the remains of an ancient abbey dedicated to S. Mamiliano, the Castello dell'Abbadia, over time became a important stronghold and reception center for all pilgrims and travelers including the Knights Templar. One of the entrances to the Castle is the splendid Ponte del Diavolo, which has even older origins: the main pillars in tuff are, in fact, from the Etruscan period while the three-arched structure dates back to the 1st century BC Inside the Archaeological Museum of Vulci exhibits finds from the archaeological excavations of the necropolis and the urban area of the city of Vulci. The finds exhibited in the museum cover a period ranging from the third millennium BC up to the Roman era. The museum is on two floors, particularly interesting is the collection of ceramics that tell the productive activities and trade of the city in Etruscan and Roman times.

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Località Vulci
01011 Canino

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