Tuscania

Welcome to Tuscania, a city that breathes with the weight of millennia. Located in the heart of the Maremma Laziale, in the province of Viterbo, Tuscania is not to be confused with the region of Tuscany, though it shares a…

We have arrived at the Church of San Pietro, a building that defies simple description. Standing alone on a hill that was once the Etruscan acropolis, this 11th-century church is a pinnacle of the Lombard-Romanesque style. …

Descending from San Pietro toward the valley floor, we find the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. While San Pietro represents the civic and defensive center, Santa Maria Maggiore was the spiritual heart of the medieval community. …

The historic center of Tuscania is still largely enclosed by its medieval walls, which provide a clear boundary between the ancient city and the modern world. These fortifications, built and reinforced between the 12th and 15th…

To understand Tuscania, one must look below the surface to the 'Cities of the Dead.' The hills surrounding the town are honeycombed with thousands of Etruscan tombs, dating from the 8th to the 1st century BCE. These necropolises,…

In recent years, Tuscania has become synonymous with a surprising and beautiful agricultural tradition: the cultivation of lavender. If you visit in late June or early July, the hills around the city are transformed into a sea of…

At the heart of the historic center lies the Piazza del Comune, the center of Tuscania's civic life. This square is dominated by the 'Palazzo Comunale' and a beautiful 17th-century fountain. …

As our exploration of Tuscania concludes, reflect on the 'endless history' we have encountered. From the Etruscan acropolis to the Romanesque masterpieces on the hill, this city is a testament to the enduring human desire to…