Parco dei Mostri di Bomarzo ou Via Cava di San Giuseppe ?

Park of the Monsters of Bomarzo16th-century sculptures carved in peperino, 3 ha of woodland: a unique and preserved site, despite heavy visitor numbers on spring weekends.

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.

Park of the Monsters of BomarzoExit A1 at 4 km, shaded parking, open every day except December 25; dirt paths with climbs, partial access for people with reduced mobility.

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.

Park of the Monsters of Bomarzo€15 for adults, €9 for ages 4 to 13, for 1 h 30 to 2 h among about thirty works: correct value, without being cheap.

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.

Park of the Monsters of BomarzoThe Ogre with its gaping mouth, the leaning house and the tower elephant offer rare framings, in a shady wood that remains photogenic even in summer.

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.

Park of the Monsters of BomarzoEnter the mouth of the Ogre, lose your balance in the leaning house, end at the tempietto dedicated to Giulia Farnese: a memorable visit of 1 h 30 to 2 h.

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.