Vulci Archaeological Park
Parco Naturalistico Archeologico di Vulci
The site of Vulci, one of the great Etruscan city-states, where Roman ruins, tombs and the medieval Devil's Bridge spanning a gorge, with its castle, form a distinctive landscape.
Vulci was one of the twelve cities of the Etruscan League, famous for its fine bronzes and Greek vases. The archaeological park contains Roman-era streets, temples, villas and city walls, along with Etruscan tombs. The most photogenic sight is the Ponte dell'Abbadia (Devil's Bridge), which spans the Fiora River gorge, with the Abbadia Castle at its end; the castle houses the National Archaeological Museum. In the gorge, the 'Pool of Pluto' is a summer swimming spot. It's about 45 km from Viterbo and requires a car; admission is around €10 and up.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Tarquinia
- Necropolis of Tarquinia (Monterozzi)
- Tuscania
- Lake Bolsena
- Montefiascone
- Bolsena & Basilica of Santa Cristina
- Piscine Carletti
- Terme dei Papi