Rocca Albornoz

The Rocca Albornoz was originally a medieval castle in Viterbo. The original castle was erected by Gil de Albornoz, legate for pope Clement VI and condottieri, after the defeat in 1354 of Giovanni di Vico, till then lord of Viterbo, who had usurped much of the Papal territories in the Lazio and Umbria. The structure, razed and rebuilt over the centuries, is now the Museo Nazionale Etrusco Rocca Albornoz (a National Etruscan archeology museum).

The present exhibits contain artifacts excavated from Etruscan sites at Acquarossa, San Giovenale, Musarna, and from the Ancient Ferento Roman Theater. It displays a mosaic with Etruscan inscriptions.

Address
Piazza della Rocca 21, Viterbo, Italy

Established
14th century