In Evidenza - Archaeological Sunday
The beauty of the past awaits you: on the first Sunday of every month, at participating Tuscan archaeological sites, free of charge.
Tuscany opens the doors of its archaeological heritage with a new initiative dedicated to the promotion of history and the local territory. "Archaeological Sunday" launches from May to October: on the first Sunday of each month, archaeological areas and parks across the region will be freely accessible to the public. An invitation to rediscover Tuscany's most ancient roots, through a network of Etruscan sites, Roman remains and landscapes of outstanding historical and cultural value.
Archaeological Areas and Parks — Free Entry on the First Sunday of the Month
Archaeological Area and Museum of Massaciuccoli Romana
Via Pietra a Padule, Massaciuccoli – Massarosa (LU)
Opening hours
April – June: 11:00–18:00
July – August: 09:30–12:30 / 17:30–21:30
September – October: 10:00–18:00
Contacts 0584 974550 | 331 6327378 | info.museo.massaciuccoli@gmail.com
Archaeological Area of Frascole
Località San Martino a Poggio, Frascole – Dicomano (FI)
Opening hours
May – June: 10:00–12:00 / 15:00–18:00
July – August: 10:00–12:00 / 16:00–19:00
September – October: 10:00–12:00 / 15:00–18:00
Contacts 055 8385408 | cultura@comune.dicomano.fi.it
Archaeological Area and Civic Archaeological Museum of Fiesole
Largo Fernando Farulli, 1 – Fiesole (FI)
Opening hours
April – September: 09:00–19:00
October: 10:00–18:00
Contacts 055 5961293 | infomusei@comune.fiesole.fi.it
Archaeological Area of Gonfienti
Via di Gonfienti 4/via Cellerese – Prato (PO)
Meeting point at the entrance gate to the archaeological area.
Opening hours
Sunday 14 June 2026: sessions at 09:30 and 11:00 (max 20 people per session)
Sunday 27 September: sessions at 09:30 and 11:00 (max 20 people per session)
Contacts arianna.vernillo@cultura.gov.it (Booking required)
Archaeological Area, Civic Museum and Picture Gallery of Castiglion Fiorentino
Via del Tribunale, 8 – Castiglion Fiorentino (AR)
Opening hours
10:00–12:30 / 15:30–19:00
Contacts 0575 656450 | info@museicastiglionfiorentino.it | cultura@comune.castiglionfiorentino.ar.it
National Archaeological Museum "Gaio Cilnio Mecenate" and Roman Amphitheatre of Arezzo
Via Margaritone, 10 – Arezzo (AR)
Opening hours
April – May: 09:00–18:30
June – October 2026: 09:00–13:00
Contacts 0575 20882 | drm-tos.archeoar@cultura.gov.it
MAEC Archaeological Area of Sodo di Cortona
Località Sodo – Cortona (AR)
Opening hours
April – October: 10:00–14:00 / 16:00–19:00
Contacts 0575 086228 | 0575 630415 | info@cortonamaec.org
Belverde Archaeological Nature Park and Archeodromo
Località Belverde, Strada della Montagna – Cetona (SI)
Opening hours
10:00–17:00 (Guided visits at 10:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 15:00)
Note: The Civic Museum (Via Roma 37) is open 10:00–13:00 / 15:00–18:00
Contacts 0578 269416 | 0578 239219 | info.museo@comune.cetona.si.it
Archaeological Park of Roselle
Strada dei ruderi, Roselle – Grosseto (GR)
Opening hours
March – October: 09:45–18:00
November – March: 08:15–16:30
Contacts 0564 402403 | 331 6194577 | pa-maremma.parcoroselle@cultura.gov.it
Archaeological Park of Cosa
Via delle Ginestre 35, Loc. Ansedonia – Orbetello (GR)
Opening hours
29 March – 25 October: 09:45–18:00
26 October – 27 March: 08:15–16:30
Contacts 0564 881421 | 335 1471086 | pa-maremma.parcocosa@cultura.gov.it
Archaeological Park of Vetulonia
Via Case di Siena snc – Castiglione della Pescaia (GR)
Opening hours
29 March – 25 October: 09:45–18:00
26 October – 27 March: 08:15–16:30
Contacts: 331 6216340 | pa-maremma.parcovetulonia@cultura.gov.it
Shared Archaeology Park of Poggio del Molino
Località Poggio del Molino (Torre Nuova) – Piombino (LI)
Opening hours
May – June: 11:00–16:00
July – August: 17:00–20:00
September – October: 11:00–16:00
Contacts 339 7544894 | info@archeodig.net
Vada Volaterrana - Rosignano Marittimo
Via del Porto, Loc. San Gaetano di Vada – Rosignano Marittimo (LI)
Opening hours
May and October: 16:00–19:00
June, July, August and September: 17:00–20:00
Contacts 0586 724288 | palazzobombardieri@comune.rosignano.livorno.it
Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia
Località Baratti – Piombino (LI)
Opening hours
June and September: 10:00–19:00
July and August: 15:00–21:00
October: 10:00–18:00
Contacts 0565 226445 | prenotazioni@parchivaldicornia.it | www.parchivaldicornia.it
San Silvestro Archaeo-Mining Park
Via di San Vincenzo 34b – Campiglia Marittima (LI)
Opening hours
June – September: 10:00–19:00
October: 10:00–18:00
Contacts 0565 226445 | prenotazioni@parchivaldicornia.it
Archaeological Park of the Roman Villa of San Vincenzino
Via C. Ginori 33, Loc. San Vincenzino – Cecina (LI)
Opening hours
October – April: 10:00–13:00 / 14:00–17:00
May – September: 10:00–13:00 / 16:00–19:00
Contacts museoarcheologico@comune.cecina.li.it | cultura@comune.cecina.li.it
Archaeological Area of the Acropolis / Roman Theatre of Volterra
Viale Wunsiedel, Parco E. Fiumi (Acropoli) / Piazza Caduti nei Lager Nazisti (Teatro) – Volterra (PI)
Opening hours
10:00–18:30
Contacts 0588 87580 | prenotazionemusei@comune.volterra.pi.it
Other open-air archaeological sites in Tuscany
Montefortini Tumulus
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 43 – Comeana (PO)
Access: Free and open (visitable in wet weather)
Contacts 055 8719741 | 055 8718124 | parcoarcheologico@comune.carmignano.po.it
Etruscan Tomb of the Archer
Località S. Colombano a Bibbione – San Casciano in Val di Pesa (FI)
Access: Free and open
Contacts Museo Ghelli 055 8256385
Cortona Sites (Tanella di Pitagora, Angori and Mezzavia)
Various locations – Cortona (AR)
Access: Free. Self-guided visits during MAEC Archaeological Park opening hours.
Contacts: 0575 630415 | www.cortonamaec.org
Etruscan Fortress of Poggio Civitella Località Poggio Civitella
Località Poggio Civitella – Montalcino (SI)
Access: Paid entry, booking required
Contacts 0577 286300 | booking@operalaboratori.com
Montecalvario Tumulus / Poggino Necropolis
Via Chiantigiana / Loc. Fonterutoli – Castellina in Chianti (SI)
Access: Free and open
Visitors are advised to check dates, opening times and visit arrangements in advance.
Contacts Museo archeologico 055 8256385
Dometaia Necropolis Archaeological Park
Località Buliciano, Dometaia – Colle di Val d’Elsa (SI)
Access: Free. Open Sundays 15:00–19:00 (July, August and September)
Contacts 0577 912257 | 0577 920490 | museicolle@gmail.com
Molinello di Asciano Tumulus
Località podere Molinello – Asciano (SI)
Access: Paid entry, booking required
Contacts 0577 714450 | 348 0847875 | museopalazzocorboli@museisenesi.org
Necropolis of the Pianacce and Tomb of the Infernal Quadriga
Viale Etruria – Sarteano (SI)
Access: Necropolis free; Tomb by appointment only
Opening hours: October - May at 15:00 | June – September at 09:30 and 18:00
Contacts 0578 269261 | info.museo@comune.sarteano.si.it
San Casciano dei Bagni Archaeological Area
Via della Fontanaccia – San Casciano dei Bagni (SI)
Access: Saturdays, guided tours by appointment. Cost: €10.00 (free for minors)
Contacts 0578 58141 | info@sancascianoliving.it
Accesa Lake Archaeological Park
Località La Pesta – Massa Marittima (GR)
Access: Free and open
Contacts 0566 906554 | 0566 906366 (Guided tours)
Città del Tufo Archaeological Park – Sovana Necropolis
S.P. 22 Sovana, San Martino sul Fiora – Sorano (GR)
Access: Paid entry
Opening hours
1 April – 30 September: 10:00–19:00
1 October – 1 November: 10:00–18:00
Contacts 0564 614074 | 0564 633099 | info@leviecave.it