© Cesare Moroni

The Rupestrian complex of Vitozza was inhabited from the 12^th to the 18^th century; it was naturally defended along the west, northwest and northeast sides by precipitous slopes.

During the Middle Ages, near the southwest access side, it was fortified by a stronghold and tuffaceous wall belt, which are still visible. In addition, the remains of a hall-like church with an apse are preserved on the tableland.

The settlement is composed of grottos with several rooms, positioned on various levels and entirely dug out of the rocky bank.

The grottos (numbering about 180) are connected by stairs and were used as living quarters, storerooms or shelters for animals for a long time.

On the slopes of the highlands, where the medieval stronghold was founded, to the northwest and along the banks of the Paradise River, there are “colombari” with the typical pointed or rectangular niches for breeding pigeons.

The route is guided by explanatory panels placed in front of the more complex structures.

The "colombari" of Pitigliano and Sorano

Address:
San Quirico - Sorano (GR)

Opening hours:
Open every day, mornings and afternoons
November - March: only open on Fridays and Sundays and on public holidays

Tickets:
The main ticket office is located within the Visit Centre (“Centro Visite”) within Palazzo Pretorio in Savona
Necropolis of Sovana: €5.00  
Vitozza: €2.00
The Park also includes the Orsini Fortress, which hosts the Middle Ages and Renaissance Museum, as well as San Rocco rupestrian settlement. It is possible to buy one combined ticket to visit all sites above at the price of €7.00
Guided tours: available in Italian, English and German (+30% on the price of your ticket)

Contact:
Archaeological Park The Town of Tuff (“Città del tufo”)
Tel: +39 0564 614074/633767  Fax: +39 0564 617924
Municipal Authorities of Sorano
Tel: +39  0564 633023  Fax: +39 0564 633033
Pro Loco Sorano
Tel/Fax: +39 0564 633099