The world of Etruscans

This route proposes a tour through several remains belonging to the Etruscan civilization kept in the museums of our region. Even if it contains mostly remains of ancient origin (in most cases lacking in information about its origin) the exhibited pieces are all of high-quality letting us learn both about the artistic production and the handicraft of the Etruscans. At the Museo Maffeiano in Verona it’s possible to see some particular articles, such as cinerary urns, coming from central Italy excavations, collected by the Veronese Jacopo Verità in the mid-1700. The Museo agli Eremitani in Padua exhibits the rich sets found in the necropolis of Banditaccia (in the vicinity of Cerveteri) and earthenware in various guises, donated by the countess Giacinta Emo Capodilista Ruspoli. The tour ends at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Adria which contains extraordinary pieces (such as bucchero and ceramic vases, metallic products, and inscriptions) of Etruscan origin thanks to the trade routes in use from the VI century B.C.

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NOTE LOGISTICHE
This route (by car between the stages) should last one day; total journey length: about 149 Km. For the visit at the Museo Maffeiano in Verona it’s advisable to park your car in the Piazza Cittadella car park (payable locally) to reach the museum on foot. To reach Padua take the A4, exit in Padua ovest and from here follow the signs to the city centre; park your car in the Via Trieste/Station area and go on foot to the Museo agli Eremitani. To reach Adria take the A13 until Rovigo, then the SR 443 to the destination. Park your car near the Museo Nazionale.