Museum
Museo Civico, Viterbo
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The Museo Civico di Viterbo is housed in the former convent of Santa Maria della Verità, adjacent to the church of the same name. Its collections span from Etruscan and Roman times to the Renaissance. The archaeological section features artifacts from ancient settlements in the Viterbo area, including pottery, coins, and sarcophagi. The art gallery displays medieval and Renaissance paintings and sculptures, with highlights including a polyptych by Sebastiano del Piombo and works by local masters. The museum also contains a section dedicated to the history of Viterbo, with maps and documents. The setting itself is atmospheric, with vaulted halls and a quiet cloister. It's an excellent place to understand the region's rich cultural heritage.
Don't miss
- Sebastiano del Piombo's 'Pietà' polyptych
- Etruscan cinerary urns and sarcophagi
- Medieval wooden sculptures
- Roman mosaics and inscriptions
- The cloister of the former convent
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Museo Civico, Viterbo
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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