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sjordan93436
小城在一座山顶上,塔尔奎尼亚的建设可以追溯到伊特鲁里亚时代。还有有趣的地下墓穴和壁画都是这个地区之前的杰作。小镇博物馆有三层楼的伊特鲁里亚时代的手工艺品,那博物馆修得很精致,花了很多钱,现在都还在还贷款。塔尔奎尼亚虽然只是个小镇,但我在这里过得很开心。丽都是一个典型的意大利海滨度假村,那里有一个相当不错的高尔夫9洞球场。
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lovetravelperth
A must if you are in Tarquinia or Civitavecchia a visit to the medieval city is well worth the experience , good pair of walking shoes and extra memory cards for your camera , we pretty much walked the entire area about 3 times , the lookout points are amazing for the views a true look at Tuscany. The Museum of Archaeology just leaves you awe struck the history and the detail of the dig sites is and what has been un covered is just amazing. Keep in mind that afternoon siesta's occur and restaurants are open for lunch from 12:30pm but most other shops will close at 1pm, and check as they close on a certain day.
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Melanietraveler
Tarquinia, a True Italian Small CityIf you're ever had the sensation of being pushed along in a moving mass of tourists in Rome, Florence, or Venice, Tarquinia is the antidote.Italy is a cherished travel destination -- so much so, that travellers can feel lost amidst hordes of tourists. The antidote is close by to Rome: the small City of Tarquinia about 1 hour northwest of Rome by train, bus or car. It is a non-touristy cultural marvel with astonishing Etruscan History, Painted Tombs and a Medieval city. It is suitable for a day trip by train or for a visit of a night or two.As close as Tarquinia is to Rome, it is another world. Tarquinia's world is the world of honest, everyday small-town Italy. In Tarquinia, the pace is serene, and the experience is real. You are living the life of a Tarquinian, not as a walking wallet in amongst Rome's tourism crowds.Tarquinia's off-the-beaten-path authenticity alone would make it a travel destination for travellers who seek real life wherever they go. But Tarquinia has so much more to offer visitors.Visitors to Tarquinia never feel like they're on a stage set of Italy. Tarquinians appreciate every single visitor and treat them very well. You will not feel exploited or devalued here.And you will see real Italian life close-up, not the tourist version. In Tarquinia, the day-to-day life of a small Italian city unfolds around you. Walking down Tarquinia's winding Renaissance-era streets or sunning in the piazza, you will see all sorts of sights, so human that they are thrilling.There is a variety of accommodation ranging from B&B’s at very affordable prices up to 5 star. Situated in the centre of the old city and the surrounding area.Tarquinia's stirring sights and Italian vistas take many forms. The imposing natural setting are up a hill from the beach (Beach of Tarquinia) and amidst lush countryside, with rolling hills, a turquoise sky, and caressing sunshine.Tarquinia's spectacular architectural wealth spans the centuries from medieval times onward. This bounty include: A medieval monastery and fort, lit at night for mystery and glamour. Soaring churches from Gothic and Renaissance times. Renaissance palazzos where nobles lived (one is now Tarquinia’s grandly frescoes city hall. The Renaissance city square (piazza) complete with a photogenic fountain and unspoiled old streets, yours for poetic promenades.Tarquinia is a vividly historic location, with world-renowned archaeology. It is so old, it is older than Rome! Tarquinia – then Tarchuna -- was the biggest city in the Etruscan empire, Etruria. Certain city buses are free. Indeed, Tarquinia values its visitors.
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shashab33
If you ever hankered to peer one-eyed through a key-hole,in fact to spy on the daily doings of the Etruscans going about their business,then that's exactly what going down to the tombs in the hill at Montezozzi,is like. Want to see 6000 tombs,yes? what about frescoes ? Yep, its the frescoes that are the ace-in-one. there are 14 painted tombs in the necropolis that contain the many references to the world of the living. What you see in real life above ground,you see a duplicate down there,giving us an incredible insight into the lines of people feasting,dancing ,gaming and intercoursing. Its a record with no equal throughout the Mediterranean. In fact Etruscan tomb paintings are the sole survivor examples of a painting-style which is almost entirely lost,covering a timeframe spanning from the 6th century to the 1st century BC,the period described as of the greatest splendour of the Etruscan civilisation. You cannot pick which tomb to visit but are directed to 19 that will showcase the funerary art of the Etruscans. The one we all love,of-course,is the Banquet scene in day-glow colours of red,ochre,black,blue and green but my favourite is the Hunting and Fishing tomb populated with fishes and aquatic birds,a hunter and a diver covering the famous tomb of The Diver at Paesturn in Campania.
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채헌
I've been there on my cycling trip last year. if you are looking for calm medieval town, this it the place you could spend a couple of days just walking around this place. it's worth it
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Photom299
What a perfect place to spend a few days prior to a cruise. The old town has charm, a unique character, and thousands of photographs waiting to be taken. We spent 4 days in a lovely B&B, toured the Museum and Necropolis, and took the train to Rome one day. I'd go back in a second.
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duncanspop
Took a day trip from Rome via train. It took under 90 minutes. The train leaves you off outside town near the sea. A bus takes you to town. The bus leaves you off right next to the visitors center. The folks there didn't mention that there is a shuttle bus to the necropolis, which would have been helpful. We walked in about 20 minutes. The museum was interesting and can be seen relatively quickly. We were there in November and the town appeared empty but beautiful.Make sure you have time to wander though town.The necropolis was very interesting and worth the trip. There are steep stairs into the tombs, so wear comfortable shoes. They rotate the tombs that are open, so don't be disappointed if you see locks on some of the doors.
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MerMerAustin
This beautiful city is a gem unto itself even if you do not visit the the necropoli. Of course, the necropoli is well worth a day trip from Rome. There is something about the old city that draws you in and makes you want to stay. The views to the sea are outstanding and do not overlook the view from the back of the old church in the medieval part of the city. Bellisima!
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MustafaR_13
For those who do not need to go on a day excursion from Civittavechia to Rome , a half day trip by local bus to Tarquinia is a trip to the middle ages ,with its old houses and narrow streets and simple locals . Tarquinia stands high on a mountain overlooking from distance Mediterranean sea,it was a community of the aristocracy who traded with the world and enjoyed independence until they finally were conquered by the Romans. The town is now sparcely populated as it does not offer job opportunities. There are only couple of modest restaurants for the locals. Bus trip from Civittavechia takes about 45 minutes ,ticket is €1.56 ow,Traquinia museum provides historical information about this little known town out of the middle ages
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StuartG78
It will no doubt sound like heresy to some but there are those who have seen enough of Rome, don't want to risk the pickpockets, hate the crowds or simply cannot face the long bus rides from their cruise ships. We were on a cruise and a couple of those comments applied.We did a bit of research and came across this lovely walled hilltop town about 20 minutes bus ride from Civitivechia. It is relaxed and once there it is cheap - three bottled waters waiter served at the table in a pavement cafe cost ONE EURO! It is a small place, very easy to walk around, and very authentically Italian. It reminded us very much of the lovely little town of Carmona near Seville in south-west Spain, visited earlier in the summer. Tarquinia's main claim to fame is the Etruscan tomb excavation just outside town. This is open to visitors but for those who prefer to simply study what the archeologists have turned up there is a charming museum inside a centuries-old palace just inside the the town's main gate. Over 65s get in free, 25s and under get a discount and 18s and under an even bigger one. The collection is housed over three floors and shares space with other exhibits which illustrate the history of the building itself. Most exhibits have translations in English.You can get there by taxi, train or bus. The train is OK but there is a 10-minute shuttle bus ride from the station which is located below the town. The bus service is run by a local company, Eusepi Trasporti, which operates from a small bus station at the town gate. The fare is E1.50 per person one way and you pay on the bus, unlike most other Italian companies whose tickets you have to buy from a Tabachi.Two Eusepi lines provide the service with slightly different routes - Lines L and I. The former is by far the more direct, and the most frequent. Both stop to drop off and pick up next to the fort which marks the entrance to Civitivechia cruise port. There are currently (September 2013) pick ups at 10.20am, 11.20am, 2.35 pm and the last bus back leaves at 5pm and gets to the port at 5.20pm. Service I timings basically fill in the spaces with the last service back at 3.30pm.I give the timings because though you can go on the Internet and find a schedule it is impenetrable - even the lady in the tourist information office just inside the town walls volunteered that fact.This is a super way to spend half a day.
