Holidays in Tuscany have never been as exciting as they are today, as you can book villas in the town of Etruscan to fully explore some ancient history. If going back in time is your passion then the ancient civilisation of the Estruscans, who occupied Asia Minor and Italy from 700 B.C. until almost the 4th century B.C., will most certainly fascinate you. This all happened well before the Roman’s took over. Anthropological studies show the Eutruscans were highly developed for their time. This is seen in their complex and cultured society. They had a language which was uniquely their own, were great road builders, and lucrative traders.
Etruria Origins
Etruria corresponds to other settlements in Tuscany such as western Umbria and northern Lazio. Numerous artefacts are in museums throughout the Tuscan region, which you can tour when you book one of the Etruria villas available to you. A walking tour through the main Etruscan centre, Volterra, is just one of the highlights you might wish to enjoy. Pienza and Montepulciano are two other Etruscan remnants to explore.
The hilltop town of Volterra is one of the oldest in Tuscany and is the home of many Roman and Etruscan findings. The walls and gates of the city stem back to the Etruscans. Volterra was easy to defend being on top of a hill. Evidence suggests it was the last of the Etruscan settlements to fall. A large Roman Theatre, although only ruins remain, can be toured.
Populonia Tombs
Populonia is famous for being the place where one can find the tombs of the Etruscan people. A lot has been learned about the way the Etruscan’s lived. Studying their burial rituals has helped anthropologists and archaeologists discover many attributes about this ancient culture. These tombs have some of the most incredibly beautiful paintings on the walls and frescoes. For more fun explore the aqueduct system of old which was created in the hillsides or head to the museums. There are museums spread out across this region and all of them hold a mine of information about the Etruscan period.
From Volterra you can explore some of richest historical places in Tuscany. Volterra city is full of fascinating places to visit and discover the ancient Etruscan people. When you are finished exploring you can return to your villa in Tuscany and relax back in the modern day!
A peaceful evening at a cosy and comfortable villa awaits after a day of travelling far back in time to an ancient civilization of people who left their mark all over Italy. Fascinating and extraordinary artefacts and artwork all just a short distance from your delightful villa in Tuscany are waiting for your discovery. Find out just what made these people so different for their time period in history and how they were finally overcome by the Romans.