The imposing castle, which belonged first to the Aldobradeschi and then to the Orsini, dominates the village of Pitigliano which was built on the edge of a tufa cliff on the river Lente. A network of alleys that descend to overlook the valley, the extraordinary ancient Jewish quarter, the Ghetto (closed on Saturdays), the deep cellars dug under the streets, the Etruscan gate, the hidden corners of the Fratta district, welcome the visitor fascinated by the incredible beauty of the landscape of Pitigliano.
We will also visit the extraordinary vie cave dug by the Etruscans around Pitigliano, ancient sacred roads even 10 meters deep and we will try to discover the secret of their origin. These ancient roads, along which the Etruscan necropolis are found, were also used as refuges during the war
Duration: 3 hours: We will also visit the Etruscan necropolis of Sovana and the Etruscan vie cave
Sovana necropolis: Visit of Pitigliano and the Etruscan necropolis of Sovana (tickets and transport not included) - 3 hour tour.
You will know the history of this incredible town perched on a volcanic cliff, you will admire Palazzo Orsini, you will discover the fantastic ghetto carved out of the tuff and the history of the Jewish community, the characteristic alleys, the church of Santa Maria, the Etruscan gate.
You will make your own way to the meeting points