A wonderful day in the medieval town of Tarquinia. We wandered the winding, ancient streets then visited the Etruscan necropolis of Monterozz outside the town walls.

The necropolis has about 6,000 graves, the oldest of which dates to the 7th century BCE. About 200 of the gravestones are decorated with frescos and offer a fascinating insight into Etruscan life and death.

A visit to the National Museum of Tarquinia helped us appreciate the beauty of Etruscan art and sculpture, much of which was discovered as grave goods in the tombs.