Once an important Etruscan City known as Caere, Cerveteri is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major cultural center of the Etruria civilization, which pre-dates the Roman Empire. Travelers can visit several Etruscan necropolises in the city, which are huge monumental tombs that are partly cut into the tufa rock. Eerie and evocative, the necropolises imitate houses and are a testament to the wealth and lifestyle enjoyed by those entombed there.

The archaeological museum is also a must-see attraction in the city as it is home to some of the luxury goods excavated from the tombs. Some of the items to see in the museum include tableware made from precious metals, extravagant vases, and goods imported from Greece.

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