For a blast from the past in an unforgettable landscape, during a travel itinerary to discover the beauty of Tuscany, we recommend a stop at the "Parco Archeologico di Baratti e Populonia".
Place between the slopes of the promontory of Piombino and Baratti, where once stood the Etruscan and Roman city of Populonia, the Park is divided into several areas visit that allow you to see the transformations that have taken place in the territory in over the centuries. Inside is a significant portion of the settlement of theancient city of Populonia, the necropolis and the industrial districts in which they worked Hematite from Elba.
A wooded promontory overlooking the sea was the landscape of the 9th-8th century when they began to rise the first huts of the aristocracy of Populonia. Today most remain only traces of Populonia "Roman" of the 2nd century BC, during which were built baths, temples and shrines.
What to see in the Archaeological Park?
- San Cerbone Necropolis: Located in the lower part of the park consists of mounds and burial shrine of Populonia in VII-VI centuries. b.c., showing the evolution of funerary architecture.
- The necropolis of the caves: In the hills overlooking the Gulf of Baratti extends this necropolis with Chamber tombs, dug directly into the rock.
- The experimental archaeology Centre "Davide Mancini": Interesting for children and is not the center of experimental archaeology, within which it is possible to experience a variety of activities such as playing age of pre and Protohistoric pottery or writing. A shop operator will guide the visitors in the manufacture of vases with the technique of coiling or you can learn to read and write words of ancient Etruscan language.
- The Acropolis of Populonia: With a linear and easy path within this area you can admire the remains of Roman temples once placed in the center of the ancient city. The city paved Street leads to the terraces on which you make the environments of the time.
How to get to the Park:
To reach the Park of Baratti and Populonia is accessed from the main road of Princess SP 23 combining San Vincenzo to Piombino. The inland road to the Gulf leads, after 2 km, at the park entrance, sea side, where is the parking lot of the Park (Carey).
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