Necropolis Banditaccia

Name: Necropolis Banditaccia
Address: Via della Necropoli, 43/45, 00052 Cerveteri RM, Italy, Cerveteri, 00052, Italia

4.5/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

Contact Necropolis Banditaccia

Address :	Via della Necropoli, 43/45, 00052 Cerveteri RM, Italy
Phone :	📞 +999
Postal code :	00052
Website :	http://www.comune.cerveteri.rm.it/turismo-e-cultura/le-necropoli/la-banditaccia
Categories :	Tourist attraction , History museum , Cemetery ,
City :	Cerveteri
Description :	Necropolis from 9th century onwards with thousands of tombs, many underground with painted frescos.

Via della Necropoli, 43/45, 00052 Cerveteri RM, Italy

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K	Ksay shade of on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazing place! I visited it at the end of January - and there were barely a soul there, it added some additional atmosphere to this necropolis. Some tombs has multimedia installed inside which uncovers some facts about Etruscan civilization, their habits and of course funeral traditions. This place was a very good surprise for me and I recommend it for a visit.
K	Kishan Chali on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ One of the best preserved Etruscan necropolises. The whole necropolis has been constructed in a volcanic tuff deposit. Consists of burial mounds built by digging into the ground, leaving the mounds intact. Each of these mounds consists of an inner space where carcases and grave goods were deposited. Some are very complex while some are simple. It depends on the social status of the deceased.
F	François Marquis on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Very cool place to visit and see how the Etruscan people buried their deads. There's a lot to see and explore, you will certainly feel a little bit like Indiana Jones! When we visited, there wasn't a lot of people, and as the necropolis is huge, you feel really like it's all yours. The parking is not a problem, free and big. The only downside was the audioguide. They have a system that you have to enter certain tombs and some explanations will start, with lights and some video in some places to better describe the important stuff. Well, this system only worked in 2-3 tombs. And it wasn't only ours, as other tourists experienced the same issue independently of the language.
N	NR Birch on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An ancient Etruscan city of the dead. It is located in a picturesque location but access is on foot from Cerveteri if you have no car. It can be seen on a combined ticket with the local museum. There are public toilets of the squat type but no water is available on site, an issue in warm to hot weather. I was declined water at the ticket office and was assured that the staff had no water either (!). Of course, I don't believe a word of this. The grounds are beautified by stone pines, cypresses, arbutus etc. Access from Rome by public transport is via CORTAL bus to Cerveteri, or train to Ladispoli station plus local bus or taxi (if available) to Cerveteri. Overall, the museum and necropolis are worth visiting as a pair. Cerveteri has numerous worthwhile places in which to eat.
D	David on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What an amazing place to visit. The area is covered by graves carved into the rocks that have been shaped into round tombs. The main area is focused around the reception area and car park at the end of a long track. Alongside the track are other examples of the tombs. The only downside was the unhelpful staff. The underground tombs can be illuminated by a sound and light show but only if you are provided with the correct remote control. They don’t give it out a lunch time, but don’t say. Don’t arrive at lunchtime.
P	Peter Horne on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An amazing place to visit and I'm surprised it isn't better known globally. The Etruscan tombs date from about 600BC but are very well preserved due to the local climate. The Etruscans inhabited the area before Rome and the Romans took over. They were an advanced culture with great artistic abilities. I have to admit I do not know much about them but visiting the Necropoli has prompted me to discover more. There is an entrance fee but it is very reasonable. The site is large and you'll need at least two hours to go round. If you visit the museum as well you will probably need four hours. There is a film show which is usually in Italian but if it is quiet when you visit other languages are available. A guide will also show you around some of the tombs and this will include an animated slide show in the tombs to demonstrate Etruscan culture. There is a cafe on site for refreshment if it is hot. There is a large free car park and a small gift shop in the ticket office. All this and it is only 3km from my in-laws. I will be visiting again.
K	Kevin De Angelis on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fascinating, thought-provoking and peaceful place. Very enjoyable visit. A 10 euro ticket admits you to the museum as well as the necropolis, which is a great deal. Be advised that they only take cash.
C	Claire Wood on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Absolutely amazing Etruscan tombs! There are different types of tombs from different periods of Etruscan history. The written explanations aren't very detailed, so it's worth getting a guide to really understand what you're seeing. You can get there from Rome by taking the train to Ladispoli-Cerveteri, then there's a bus to the necropolis.