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Archaeological site, Civita Castellana (VT)
42°17′14″ N, 12°24′30″ E
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Archaeological site
Falerii Veteres
Now Civita Castellana, was one of the chief cities of the duodecim populi of ancient Etruria
Civita Castellana (VT), Lazio
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Coordinates
- 42°17′14″ N, 12°24′30″ E
History and description
Falerii Veteres, now Civita Castellana, was one of the chief cities of the duodecim populi of ancient Etruria. The site is about 2 km west of the course of the Via Flaminia, some 50 km north of Rome.
The legendary foundation of the site has been linked to colonists coming from Argos. The people of the area, the Faliscans, spoke a language that was distinct from that of the Etruscans.
Following a revolt by the Faliscan tribe in around 241 BC, the Romans resettled the population of Falerii Veteres at Falerii Novi, a less defensible location.
Archaeology
A kylix with red figure decoration was found in a chamber tomb at Falerii Veteres with the Faliscan language inscription foied uino pafo cra carefo, Latin: hodie vinum bibam, cras carebo, lit. 'today I will drink wine; tomorrow I will not have any'. The kylix is kept in the National Etruscan Museum.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Falerii Veteres».
Getting there
Civita CastellanaTrain, nearest
600 m as the crow flies
Falerii Veteres
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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The town
Things to see in Civita Castellana15,247 inhabitants, 145 m above sea level. 17 historic places in the town.PhotoCIVITACASTELLANA at Italian Wikipedia, Public domain17 placesNearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Falerii Veteres?
Falerii Veteres is in Civita Castellana, in the province of Viterbo (Lazio), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.28711, 12.40829.
What else is there to see near Falerii Veteres?
Nearby you’ll find: Museo Archeologico dell'Agro Falisco (100 m away), Fort Sangallo (100 m away), Narce (500 m away).
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Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences