Vetulonia

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The Etruscan City of Vetulonia is located near the entry of the actual village, lied on a hill in Maremma's landscape. In the necropolis have been  discovered many tombs inside white stone circles.

The most important: Tomba della Pietrera, made by two tombs laid one upon the other, Tomba del Diavolino, Tomba Fibula d'Oro, Tomba del Belvedere.

This Etruscan center represented a long time the most important city of "Metalliferous Hills" minerary area. In the center of the village has been restored a little museum to learn thoroughly the Etruscan civilization.

It is possible to visit the necropolis from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

   
 

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