Cerveteri

Cerveteri, identified in 1838 with the ancient Caere represents One of the most powerful cities of Etruria. Virgil recalls the episode in which Aeneas receives the sacred weapons from Venus in Caere. Today, the city is known worldwide for the splendid Necropolis of Banditaccia , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an impressive funerary complex that illustrates the evolution of Etruscan architecture through centuries of history. The tombs, carved from soft tuff and decorated with architectural motifs and paintings reminiscent of the interiors of aristocratic homes, are organized according to a precise urban plan, a true "quarter of the dead" that mirrors the city of the living. Cerveteri also preserves charming medieval villages such as Ceri and Sasso , which enrich the landscape with panoramic views and an atmosphere of times gone by.

The Way of the Underworld, the Cerite Museum, and the surrounding natural areas

Among the most evocative experiences is the Via degli Inferi , the ancient road that connected Caere with the necropolis: along the route, funerary structures carved into the rock at various heights emerge, with rows of tuff reconstructing the upper parts of the tombs. Not to be missed is the Cerite National Archaeological Museum , housed in a 12th-century medieval building, which houses Etruscan treasures of exceptional value, including the Krater and the Kylix of Euphronios , returned to Italy after a long stay at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Nearby, the area offers protected natural areas of great environmental interest, such as the Torre Flavia Marsh , the Macchiatonda Reserve , and the small waterfalls of the Ceriti Mountains , ideal for excursions and nature trails.