Io pittore per caso

Io pittore per caso

Io pittore per caso

This artistic event is open to everyone and celebrates creativity and talent.
Each year, a new theme is selected and the ‘painters for a day’ create paintings based on the theme. At the end of the event, a jury awards a prize for the most beautiful painting.
Other events such as children’s shows, live music, tastings, and craft markets also take place during the event.

Photo credits: New Tuscia

Events and Traditions

Tarquinia offers an extensive variety of events all year round, catering to diverse interests and tastes.

Art, culture, food and wine, to religious and agricultural tradition Tarquinia’s old town and seafront come alive with festivities from January to December.

Experience the excitement of these spectacular events!

Madonna di Valverde

The month of May is dedicated to the Madonna Santissima di Valverde, the Patron Saint of Tarquinia, to whom an ancient sanctuary in the town is dedicated.

Io pittore per caso

This artistic event is open to everyone and celebrates creativity and talent.

DiVino Etrusco

The fusion of wine and culture in Tarquinia is referred to as ‘DiVino Etrusco’.

Corpus Christi Flower Carpet

Along the streets of the city, paintings and floral carpets of considerable value are created during the Corpus Domini event.

Agricultural Machinery Exhibition

At Tarquinia Lido, the production of over 250 companies that produce agricultural machinery is presented every spring.

Procession of the Risen Christ

On Easter Sunday, the Procession of the “Christ running” is celebrated. The statue of the Risen Christ is carried through the streets of the city.

Saint Anthony Abbot and the Carnival

Tarquinia still preserves the tradition of celebrations dedicated to Sant’Antonio Abate, protector of animals.

Nativity Play

With the living nativity scene, the historic center of Tarquinia is transformed into a large open-air stage. More than 200 partecipants in costumes.

The “Merca”

The “Merca” is celebrated every year at the Roccaccia: the marking of the herds that live in the wild on the estates of the Agricultural University

Cardarelli Award

The Cardarelli prize is awarded to literary excellence. The “Meeting with the Author” is the most awaited event in the city.

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WHERE TO EAT

In search of a great dining experience? Look no further than Tarquinia's old town centre, seaside restaurants, and charming farmhouses. Discover a comprehensive list of facilities that cater to all tastes!

WHERE TO STAY

Whether you're looking for a hotel, a bed and breakfast, or a flat, Tarquinia has the perfect solution to fit your requirements. Click to explore and discover the accommodation that suits you best!

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Piani degli Alpaca

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Madonna di Valverde

Madonna di Valverde

The month of May is dedicated to the Madonna Santissima di Valverde, the Patron Saint of Tarquinia, to whom an ancient sanctuary in the town is dedicated.

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MUNICIPALITY OF TARQUINIA

Department of Tourism
Tax Code and VAT No. 00129650560

Education, Sport, Tourism, Cultural Activities

Piazza Matteotti, 6 – 01016 Tarquinia (VT)
Telephone: (+39) 0766 849224
Email: comune.tarquinia@comune.tarquinia.vt.it
https://www.comune.tarquinia.vt.it/it-it/home

Info Point

I.A.T. Tourist Information

Barriera San Giusto – 01016 Tarquinia (VT)
Telephone: (+39) 0766849282
Email: info.turismo@tarquinia.net

Contact Us

9 + 11 =

Photography by: César Vásquez Altamirano, Tiziano Crescia, Roberto Romano, Sailko Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported, Paolo Monti

Translations by Ylenia Marcucci e Alessandro Rotatori

Cardarelli Award

Cardarelli Award

Cardarelli Award

This prestigious award recognises literary excellence and comprises a series of events. The citizens of Tarquinia look forward to the award ceremony, especially the ‘Incontro con l’Autore’ (Meet the Author) events, which offer the public the chance to meet and listen to acclaimed writers.

Photo by: Facebook @premiotarquinia.cardarelli

Events and Traditions

Tarquinia offers an extensive variety of events all year round, catering to diverse interests and tastes

From art, culture, food and wine, to religious and agricultural traditions, Tarquinia's old town and seafront come alive with festivities from January to December.

Experience the excitement of these spectacular events!

Madonna di Valverde

The month of May is dedicated to the Madonna Santissima di Valverde, the Patron Saint of Tarquinia, to whom an ancient sanctuary in the town is dedicated.

Io pittore per caso

This artistic event is open to everyone and celebrates creativity and talent.

DiVino Etrusco

The fusion of wine and culture in Tarquinia is referred to as ‘DiVino Etrusco’.

Corpus Christi Flower Carpet

Along the streets of the city, paintings and floral carpets of considerable value are created during the Corpus Domini event.

Agricultural Machinery Exhibition

At Tarquinia Lido, the production of over 250 companies that produce agricultural machinery is presented every spring.

Procession of the Risen Christ

On Easter Sunday, the Procession of the “Christ running” is celebrated. The statue of the Risen Christ is carried through the streets of the city.

Saint Anthony Abbot and the Carnival

Tarquinia still preserves the tradition of celebrations dedicated to Sant’Antonio Abate, protector of animals.

Nativity Play

With the living nativity scene, the historic center of Tarquinia is transformed into a large open-air stage. More than 200 partecipants in costumes.

The “Merca”

The “Merca” is celebrated every year at the Roccaccia: the marking of the herds that live in the wild on the estates of the Agricultural University

Cardarelli Award

The Cardarelli prize is awarded to literary excellence. The “Meeting with the Author” is the most awaited event in the city.

LOOKING FOR A PLACE
TO EAT OR STAY?

WHERE TO EAT

In search of a great dining experience? Look no further than Tarquinia's old town centre, seaside restaurants, and charming farmhouses. Discover a comprehensive list of facilities that cater to all tastes!

WHERE TO STAY

Whether you're looking for a hotel, a bed and breakfast, or a flat, Tarquinia has the perfect solution to fit your requirements. Click to explore and discover the accommodation that suits you best!

News

Piani degli Alpaca

Piani degli Alpaca

Piani degli Alpaca is the largest alpaca farm in Italy. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique and exciting experience.

Madonna di Valverde

Madonna di Valverde

The month of May is dedicated to the Madonna Santissima di Valverde, the Patron Saint of Tarquinia, to whom an ancient sanctuary in the town is dedicated.

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MUNICIPALITY OF TARQUINIA

Department of Tourism
Tax Code and VAT No. 00129650560

Education, Sport, Tourism, Cultural Activities

Piazza Matteotti, 6 – 01016 Tarquinia (VT)
Telephone: (+39) 0766 849224
Email: comune.tarquinia@comune.tarquinia.vt.it
https://www.comune.tarquinia.vt.it/it-it/home

Info Point

I.A.T. Tourist Information

Barriera San Giusto – 01016 Tarquinia (VT)
Telephone: (+39) 0766849282
Email: info.turismo@tarquinia.net

Contact Us

15 + 8 =

Photography by: César Vásquez Altamirano, Tiziano Crescia, Roberto Romano, Sailko Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported, Paolo Monti

Translations by Ylenia Marcucci e Alessandro Rotatori