Pitigliano’s Ancient Etruscan Treasures

Pitigliano is one of the best places to learn about the Etruscans, the ancient people who settled in central Italy before the Romans. They had a truly fascinating civilization, and you’ll see why they really should be more well-known when you check out Pitigliano’s Archeological Museum. Complete with a City of the Dead and a City of the Living, its reconstructions of Etruscan homes give you a delightful look into what their daily lives would have been like. And if you’re in the mood for a good story, there’s always the charming myth of Pitigliano's founding…