Populonia

An important etruscan watchpost. Great sightseeing.

You have a nice tower where you can see the sea all around you, you have a nice and tiny old village and you can have a glass of wine. Populonia is an unmissable destination here!

Populonia is an ancient and extremely important Etruscan city; it is one of the 12 cities which make up the so-called Dodecapoli, the city-states which were part of Etruria, governed by a lucumone (similar to a king). The legacy of its illustrious past is still seen today in its small centre, filled…Read more

A hill top walled Etruscan village over looking Barratti Bay... the site of an ancient Etruscan settlement with archeological digs and good museum. Quaint shops and excellent shady meal within the walls. A gem of a day out...2 hours from Casa Quintino.

Interesting to visit, with museum, spectacular seaview, good spot for art and culture lovers