Sovana Necropolis or Via Cava di San Giuseppe?

Necropolis of Sovana2,500-year-old Etruscan necropolis carved into the tuff, Vie Cave and medieval village of 399 inhabitants: original heritage preserved, without reconstruction.

Via Cava of San GiuseppeEtruscan path carved into the tuff, walls up to 20 m high, small necropolis with chamber tombs and an image of Saint Joseph painted on the rock, still venerated.

Necropolis of SovanaSovana is served by road; the necropolis is explored on foot and the waymarked trail to Pitigliano is 7 km, moderate difficulty; parking not specified.

Via Cava of San GiuseppeRed and white waymarked trail, part of the Vie Cave loop (9.97 km, about 3 h); descent toward the Lente river, so demanding on foot.

Necropolis of SovanaThe necropolis and Vie Cave are visited on foot from Sovana, visit estimated at 2 hours: effort rewarded; entrance fee not specified.

Via Cava of San GiuseppeNo entrance fee is mentioned; the effort of the 9.97 km loop is rewarded by the necropolis and the canyon.

Necropolis of SovanaVie Cave, corridors carved into the tuff more than 20 m high, and monumental rock-cut tombs such as the Ildebranda tomb: spectacular framing.

Via Cava of San GiuseppeTuff canyon with mossy walls up to 20 m high, reached by the San Pietro road and its views over Pitigliano.

Necropolis of SovanaEtruscan necropolis, Vie Cave and medieval village perched on the tuff: three registers in one visit, and the Saturnia baths 30 minutes away.

Via Cava of San GiuseppePath cut by the Etruscans, small necropolis of chamber tombs and votive image of Saint Joseph: a singular stop on the vie cave tour.