Riserva Naturale Regionale di Macchiatonda

Archaeological Sites

The Castle of Santa Severa and the archaeological site of Pirgy are one of the most important locations of historical and archaeological interest of the Tyrrhenian coasts. As a matter of fact, during the early Etruscan period Pirgy was one of the most important landing stages for the Greeks and the Phoenicians.

Other points of interest are:

• Roman villa of Grottacce
• Stele of Apollo bridge with inscription of the Emperors Settimio Severo and Caracalla (Italian text)
• Roman bridge of Via Roma (Italian text)
• Roman bridge of Largo Impero
• Roman bridge of Vignacce
• Punicum villa c.d. di Ulpiano Castle Odescalchi
• Archaeological site of Castrum Novum: Roman villa and fish-pool of Guardiole
• Etruscan temple and Roman villa of Punta della Vipera
• Fish-pool of Punta della Vipera
• Etruscan town of Castellina del Marangone

Museums

The Museum was established in 1993 and it has not yet been completed.
It is situated in the area of the Castle of Santa Severa, in the premises called "La Polveriera" (educational section), "Il Caminetto" (exhibition hall), "La Casa dei Somari" (archaeology workshop). "La Polveriera" aims at illustrating the main sites of historical and archaeological interest existing in the municipal territory.

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