The peculiarity of the Tarquinia necropolis are the painted tombs whose frescoes are the only such example of the great contemporary Greek painting, that have come down to us.
Of the approximately 200 Etruscan tombs with wall paintings, 140 are located in Tarquinia.
The tombs ranging from Orientalising age (late seventh century BC) until the end of the Roman Republican era (1st century BC).
This huge artistic and historical heritage is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The necropolis is located on Monterozzi plateau and has a width of about three kilometers and a length of about six kilometers.
It is divided into various zones: Calvary, First Archi, Second Archi, Scataglini area, Doganaccia.
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