Etruscan Museum "Claudio Faina"

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Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025
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One of Italy's principal archaeological museums, the Etruscan Museum 'Claudio Faina' showcases artifacts collected by the Counts Mauro and Eugenio Faina between the 1860s and 1880s.

The museum features a wide array of artifacts, including a notable coin cabinet with over 3,000 items, prehistory artifacts, buccheri, Etruscan pottery, bronzes, and jewelry. Visitors will also encounter exceptional Attic black-figure and red-figure pottery. The ground floor is home to Museo Civico, showcasing antiques gathered by Orvieto in the 19th century, including the 'Venus' of Cannicella and warrior head cippus.

Must-See Wonders

🏺 Remarkable Etruscan Pottery

🪙 Extensive Coin Collection

🗿 Historic Sculptures from Orvieto

The museum charges a nominal fee for access and caters to tourists, families, and history enthusiasts alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Etruscan Museum "Claudio Faina"

Diverse Collections

Houses over 3,000 coins and artifacts from different historical periods.

Architectural Location

Situated directly across from the Cathedral of Orvieto.

Civic Contributions

The ground floor showcases pieces collected by the City of Orvieto in the 19th century.

Location

Piazza del Duomo 29

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