Etruscan Caves and Tunnels, Civita di Bagnoregio
Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy

Etruscan Caves and Tunnels, Civita di Bagnoregio

Type: archaeology / history

A network of Etruscan tunnels and caves carved into the tufa beneath Civita, over 2000 years old, originally used as tombs, cellars, and stables. Some of them are open for visits today and provide insight into Etruscan architecture and everyday life. Particularly impressive are the spacious chambers directly beneath the central square.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Most caves are visible during a city walk without a special ticket. Some private basement caves occasionally open for a nominal fee charged by local owners. Comfortable footwear is recommended due to uneven terrain.

🏛️ Heads up: Old core — displayed distance is linear (as the crow flies); narrow streets and stairs mean actual walking is 1.3–1.5× longer than the number shown.

Parking nearby

Parking Piazza Del Duomo "Cooperative L. Carli"

Closed (opens at 08:00) garage/underground Outside ZTL 🚶 1 min to the attraction (66m)

Address: Piazza del Duomo, Orvieto

Opening hours: 08:00–20:00

Phone: +39 329 695 4091

Parking Piazza Marconi

Open 24 hours garage/underground Outside ZTL 🚶 3 min to the attraction (221m)

Address: Piazza Marconi, 4, Orvieto

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Via Postierla, 31,05018 Orvieto TR

garage/underground Outside ZTL 🚶 6 min to the attraction (419m)

Address: Via Postierla, 31, Orvieto

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