Pozzo della Cava Archaeological Complex Admission Ticket in Orvieto
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Pozzo della Cava is an ancient well and archaeological site located in the medieval district of Orvieto. This admission ticket grants access to explore a series of caves that contain archaeological finds from the Etruscan period, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. The site centers on a large hole in the tuff rock, originally excavated by Pope Clement VII between 1527 and 1530 to expand an earlier Etruscan well. The well was closed to visitors in 1646 and rediscovered centuries later. Visitors can walk through nine caves surrounding the well, where they will see remains such as an Etruscan cistern, a medieval pottery workshop with majolica artifacts and ceramic tools, small medieval rubbish pits, a medieval wine cellar, and relics of ancient Etruscan burial tombs. The visit typically lasts between 20 and 90 minutes, depending on interest. The admission ticket includes entry only; food, drinks, and transportation to and from the site are not provided.
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Pozzo Della Cava - Complesso Archeologico
An underground site in Orvieto’s medieval district with caves containing archaeological finds from the Etruscan, Medieval, and Renaissance periods. The main feature is a large well carved into tuff rock, expanded by Pope Clement VII between 1527 and 1530 from an original Etruscan well. The well was closed in 1646 and rediscovered later. Nearby caves include a medieval pottery workshop with majolica artifacts and ceramic tools, small pits used for rubbish disposal in medieval times, an Etruscan cistern, a medieval wine cellar, and the remains of ancient Etruscan burial tombs.
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