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- Opposite to the Duomo is the Etruscan Museum, dedicated to Claudio Faina, who donated the rich family collection  of Etruscan and Greek finds. Of note is the 4th C b.c. sarcophagus depicting scenes from Greek mythology. It also preserves the "Venere" of Cannicella, a marmoreous Greek statue dating back to 6th century bc. and a the head of a warrior.

Inside the museum you can admire a coin display-case consisting of more than 3000 coins, protohistoric and prehistoric finds, bucchero ware, Etruscan figured vases, bronzes. Of great value is the collection of Attic black or red figure pottery, attributed to some of the most capable vase-painters of Athen.


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