# Etruscan Arch, Italy: what it is and when to go

> Etruscan Arch is one of the gates of the Etruscan wall of Perusian in Italy (Perugia). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/arco-etrusco/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** One of the gates of the Etruscan wall of Perusian · History
- **Where:** Italy
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** FCO Rome, 146 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 43.11443, 12.38967

## What it is and where

Etruscan Arch is one of the gates of the Etruscan wall of Perusian in Italy (Perugia). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Perugia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/perugia/), where this site lists 50 more places to see, 450 m from the centre.

Its coordinates are 43.11443, 12.38967; the nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, Rome), 146 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.114432%2C12.389672)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.114432%2C12.389672)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) places in Italy. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Etruscan Arch is **March to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 09 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 18 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 11 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 29 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 10 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 53 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 46 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 47 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 28 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 50 |

In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Italy

To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Italy checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Bottega del Vino](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/bottega-del-vino/): Winery · 177 m
- [Etruscan Well](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/pozzo-etrusco/): Ancient well in the old town of Perugia · 218 m
- [Fontana Maggiore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/fontana-maggiore/): Water well in Perugia, Italy · 264 m
- [Arco dei Gigli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/arco-dei-gigli/): History · 321 m
- [Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/galleria-nazionale-dell-umbria/): Italian museum · 326 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

## More in Italy: History

- [Vatican City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/ciudad-del-vaticano/): Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
- [Venice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/venecia-2/): capital city of Veneto, Italy
- [Florence](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/florencia-2/): Italian city and commune, located in Tuscany
- [Naples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/napoles-2/): capital city of Campania, Italy
- [Colosseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/coliseo/): ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy
- [St. Peter's Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-de-san-pedro/): church in Vatican City

Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Etruscan Arch?

It is one of the gates of the Etruscan wall of Perusian in Italy. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Etruscan Arch?

March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50.

### How do you get to Etruscan Arch?

The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), 146 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.114432%2C12.389672) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Bottega del Vino](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/bottega-del-vino/), [Etruscan Well](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/pozzo-etrusco/), [Fontana Maggiore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/fontana-maggiore/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/106692825), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1892295), CC0. More about Etruscan Arch on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etruscan_Arch). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

