Etruscan Well
The Etruscan Well, also known as "Sorbello well" from the name of the noble family which still owns the mansion that is home to the structure, is located in the old town of Perugia.Photo: Superchilum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Accurimbono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Email: pozzoetrusco@fondazioneranieri.org
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: ancient well in the old town of Perugia
- Also known as: “Pozzo Etrusco”
Photo: Superchilum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Fontana Maggiore and Perugia Cathedral.
Fontana Maggiore
Fountain
The Fontana Maggiore, a masterpiece of medieval sculpture, placed in the centre of Piazza IV Novembre, is the monument symbol of the city of Perugia.
Perugia Cathedral
Church
Perugia Cathedral, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Lawrence, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Perugia, Umbria, central Italy, dedicated to Saint Lawrence.
Palazzo dei Priori
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Palazzo dei Priori or comunale is one of the best examples in Italy of a public palace from the communal era. It is located in the central Piazza IV Novembre in Perugia, Umbria. Palazzo dei Priori is situated 160 metres southwest of Etruscan Well.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pretola and Montebello.
Pretola
Hamlet
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Pretola is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km east of Etruscan Well.
Montebello
Hamlet
Photo: Fra20002, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Montebello is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km south of Etruscan Well.
Ponte San Giovanni
Town
Photo: Lorenzo.ferrucci, Public domain.
Ponte San Giovanni is a frazione of the city of Perugia, Italy. It is one of the largest and most populated neighbourhoods of the capital of Umbria. It is also the seat of the eighth ward of the municipality of Perugia. Ponte San Giovanni is situated 4½ km southeast of Etruscan Well.
Etruscan Well
- Categories: water well, archaeological park, historical civil building museum, private museum, tourism, and historic site
- Location: Perugia, Province of Perugia, Umbria, Central Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
43.11249° or 43° 6′ 45″ northLongitude
12.38992° or 12° 23′ 24″ eastOpen location code
8FMJ496Q+XXOpenStreetMap ID
node 2944119126OpenStreetMap feature
historic=yesOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q16591840
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In Other Languages
From French to Italian—“Etruscan Well” goes by many names.
- French: “puits étrusque de Pérouse”
- French: “Puits étrusque de Pérouse”
- Italian: “pozzo etrusco”
- Italian: “Pozzo etrusco”
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