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Sovana — Historic Village – Etruscan Necropolis of Sovana loop from Sovana

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Sovana — Historic Village – Etruscan Necropolis of Sovana loop from Sovana

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Sovana — Historic Village – Etruscan Necropolis of Sovana loop from Sovana

01:11

4.10km

100m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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148 m

Sovana — Historic Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Sovana is a small village in the Maremma, located on a tuff spur, which still maintains the appearance of a classic medieval village. The origins of Sovana (formerly Suana) are very ancient, numerous and valuable monuments of its illustrious history have come down to us, witnesses of the domination of the Etruscans, that of the Church and that of the Aldobrandeschi.

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1.33 km

Via Cava di San Sebastiano

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Starting point of the tour through Cava and burial caves in the area of the same name. In contrast to the Cota d'Tufo, admission is free.

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1.44 km

Via Cava and Necropolis of San Sebastiano

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About two hundred meters from the Tomba Ildebranda necropolis, you reach the second section of the necropolis, which includes the Church of San Sebastiano, the Siren's Tomb, the tombs in Semidado and Via Cava di San Sebastiano.
Vie Cave:
The “vie cave”, a multitude of narrow streets that lead like canyons through the tuff rock, have also been dug into the area's rather soft tuff. The Etruscans were the originators of this bizarre road system more than 2,500 years ago. Why the “vie cave” were created and for what purpose they were used remains a mystery to scientists to this day: Were the ravines merely connecting and supply routes between Etruscan settlements? Did you serve to drain the rainwater? Or were they mystical places of worship? The proximity of the Etruscan people to mysticism and astrology - and the numerous necropolises that one encounters when walking through the paths speak for the latter point of view

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2.19 km

Tomb of the Lions

Highlight • Historical Site

2.39 km

Etruscan Necropolis of Sovana

Highlight • Historical Site

The Città del Tufo archaeological park opened its doors in 1998 with the aim of preserving and promoting the precious historical and cultural heritage of the tuff area. The surrounding area is enriched by monumental tombs, among which the famous Ildebranda tomb stands out, an Etruscan masterpiece carved from an imposing block of tuff to imitate the appearance of a temple from the Hellenistic age. Other fascinating tombs include the Pola tomb, those of the Typhoon, of the Winged Demons and of the Siren.

The magical atmosphere of the place is further enriched by the presence of suggestive hollow streets, with the Via Cava di San Sebastiano, squeezed between walls of over 20 meters, the Via Cava di Poggio Prisca and the Cavone, on whose walls you can admire engravings from different eras, including crosses with exorcistic purposes and a large swastika, a solar symbol.

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3.45 km

LASCESA Small Winery

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A tiny winery carved into the tuff rock. It's beautifully run by Marina, Alessandro, and other friends, all locals. The wines are delicious and unique. Must try!

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Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul (Sovana Cathedral)

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The cathedral, dedicated to St. Peter and Paul, is located at the western end of Sovana. The cathedral is the most important monument of the Middle Ages in Sovana. It is a rare example of a cathedral in the Romanesque-Gothic style of great artistic value. The cathedral is decorated with decorative stone carvings. The interior is characterized by unique, yet harmonious architectural forms. The first construction phase probably started as early as the 9th century. The church was already standing in the 11th century, as a papal bull of Nicholas II shows. The appearance of the cathedral was changed in the course of the 12th to 14th centuries. The portal on the long side of the church is made of marble and consists of a first, outer arch, in the upper half of which the soul of a person ascending to heaven is depicted. In the middle of the arch there are two stylized lion heads that are supposed to guard the cathedral and in the lower part there are various symbolic motifs. The interior of the cathedral is divided by a series of massive, cross-shaped, two-tone columns on which the cross vault of the central nave rests. Particularly interesting are the sculptures on the upper part of the capitals, which are attributed to the Lombard school of the 11th century. Biblical scenes are depicted there. In an urn on the altar are the remains of S. Mamiliano, the patron saint of Sovana. The Etruscan Acropolis was presumably located where the cathedral is today. Source: Wikipedia

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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1.27 km

1.21 km

848 m

775 m

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1.27 km

1.26 km

653 m

503 m

321 m

< 100 m

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Sovana — Historic Village – Etruscan Necropolis of Sovana loop from Sovana

Sovana — Historic Village

Via Cava di San Sebastiano

Via Cava and Necropolis of San Sebastiano

Tomb of the Lions

Etruscan Necropolis of Sovana

LASCESA Small Winery

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul (Sovana Cathedral)

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