National Archaeological Museum of Orvieto, Orvieto
The National Archaeological Museum of Orvieto is housed within the historic Palazzo Martino IV, situated on the ground floor of this medieval palace. It is one of three Papal Palaces located in close proximity to the Orvieto Cathedral, offering visitors a remarkable journey through the region's rich archaeological heritage.
The museum serves as a repository for a vast and diverse collection of archaeological artifacts, encompassing materials dating from the most ancient times to more recent discoveries. Together with the Faina Foundation Museum, located across Piazza Duomo, the National Archaeological Museum provides a comprehensive overview of Orvieto's archaeological knowledge.
Since its inauguration in 1982, the museum has been dedicated to showcasing archaeological findings obtained from local investigations and excavations. The collection on display at the National Archaeological Museum includes a wide range of items, some of which were discovered in the region up to the 19th century.
Many of these artifacts were previously housed in the archaeological section of the Museum of the Works on the Cathedral, known as MODO. In addition to these holdings, the museum boasts a remarkable collection of detached frescoes from the Golini tombs in Porano, which were transferred to the museum in 1982 from the Archeological Museum of Florence.
The museum serves as a repository for a vast and diverse collection of archaeological artifacts, encompassing materials dating from the most ancient times to more recent discoveries. Together with the Faina Foundation Museum, located across Piazza Duomo, the National Archaeological Museum provides a comprehensive overview of Orvieto's archaeological knowledge.
Since its inauguration in 1982, the museum has been dedicated to showcasing archaeological findings obtained from local investigations and excavations. The collection on display at the National Archaeological Museum includes a wide range of items, some of which were discovered in the region up to the 19th century.
Many of these artifacts were previously housed in the archaeological section of the Museum of the Works on the Cathedral, known as MODO. In addition to these holdings, the museum boasts a remarkable collection of detached frescoes from the Golini tombs in Porano, which were transferred to the museum in 1982 from the Archeological Museum of Florence.
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Sight Name: National Archaeological Museum of Orvieto
Sight Location: Orvieto, Italy (See walking tours in Orvieto)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Orvieto, Italy (See walking tours in Orvieto)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Orvieto Introduction Walking Tour
Some 100 kilometers north of Rome, in the picturesque region of Umbria, lies the old town of Orvieto overlooking the Paglia valley from atop a volcanic plateau. The name "Orvieto" stems from 鈥渦rbs vetus鈥� which means 鈥渁ncient town鈥� in Latin. Indeed, Orvieto is old, with its roots traced to Etruscan times, circa the 9th century BC.
Despite having been a major center of Etruscan... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Despite having been a major center of Etruscan... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles