oh those Etruscans…

Etruscans were the inhabitants of Central Italy eons before Rome got herself organized. As they built their city states in Central Italy the Greeks were organizing

the South of Italy. The Etruscans left us a lot of art, and curious architecture to ponder, that is what the Romans did not destroy.

Travelers often consider going to Cervetere or Tauquinia to see Etruscan ruins. And I do recommend going. But unknown to many is that fact that underneath the great Orvieto is an equally fascinating city. The plateau/rock that Orvieto sits upon it riddled with carved out buildings. Grab a ticket, that comes with a guide, and go down under.

What the Etruscans started many have since used as well. Here olive oil was pressed.