Hypogeum of the Volumni
Ipogeo dei Volumni
An underground tomb of an Etruscan noble family from the 2nd century BC, laid out like a house, with urns of travertine carved with fine reliefs.
The Hypogeum of the Volumni is located in Ponte San Giovanni, southeast of Perugia. It is the underground tomb of an Etruscan noble family from the 2nd century BC and was discovered by chance in 1840 during road construction. Stairs lead underground to a central hall and several side chambers, carved to resemble a Roman house. The travertine ash urns of family members are decorated with figures of banqueting scenes and mythological reliefs. Outside, the Palazzone necropolis holds nearly 200 smaller tombs. Admission is about 5 euros. It is open about 9:00–19:30 and closed on Mondays. From Perugia, take the train to Ponte San Giovanni station and walk about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:30 (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Basilica of San Pietro (Perugia)
- Chapel of San Severo
- Rocca Paolina
- Etruscan Well (Pozzo Etrusco)
- Collegio del Cambio
- National Gallery of Umbria
- Perugia Cathedral (San Lorenzo)
- Piazza IV Novembre & Fontana Maggiore