Tarquinia
Tarquinia (Italian: [tarˈkwiːnja]), formerly Corneto, is an old city in the province of Viterbo, Lazio, Central Italy, known chiefly for its ancient Etruscan tombs in the widespread necropoleis, or cemeteries, for which it was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.
Tarquinia | |
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| Comune di Tarquinia | |
Skyline of Tarquinia | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Tarquinia | |
Tarquinia Location of Tarquinia in Italy Tarquinia Tarquinia (Lazio) | |
| Coordinates: 42°14′57″N 11°45′22″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Viterbo (VT) |
| Frazioni | Tarquinia Lido |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alessandro Giulivi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 279.50 km2 (107.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 133 m (436 ft) |
| Population (30 June 2016) | |
| • Total | 16,428 |
| • Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Tarquiniesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | tarquinia |
In 1922, it was renamed after the ancient city of Tarquinii (Roman) or Tarch(u)na (Etruscan). Although little is visible of the once-great wealth and extent of the ancient city, archaeology is increasingly revealing glimpses of past glories.
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