Museo Civico Archeologico di Pitigliano

Southern Tuscany


Head up the stone stairs to this small but well-run museum, which has rich displays of finds from local Etruscan sites. Highlights include some huge intact bucchero (black earthenware pottery) urns dating from the 6th century BC and a collection of charming pinkish-cream clay oil containers in the form of small deer.

A combination ticket to both this site and the Museo Archeologico all'Aperto 'Alberto Manzi' (adult/reduced €6/3) is available for purchase at the ticket office.


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