VOLTERRA – The historic center
Volterra awaits you, superb, mysterious, lively and fun, it is capable of enchanting you at first sight and allowing you to magically pass from the Etruscan period to the Middle Ages, dwelling on the Roman conquest. After visiting its historic center full of squares, tower houses, museums, climbs and gardens, you cannot miss a visit to an alabaster laboratory. The Albergo Etruria is available to organize an experience that will lead you to discover all these beauties, or independently you can follow a route recommended by us.
MUSEUMS
Guarnacci Museum – Art Gallery and Civic Museums – Alabaster Ecomuseum – Sacred Art Museum – Pagni Alabaster Workshop – Palazzo Viti – Torre Toscano – Staccioli – Cathedral and Baptistery – Consortini House Museum – Cathedral and Baptistery
You can find more information by visiting the website of Volterratur.
ROUTE 1- From the Etruscan Gate to the Roman Theatre
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A walk inside the historic center of Volterra that will take you to discover the famous Etruscan gate, the Porta all’Arco, and following our directions you will be able to see the Medieval Fountains of San Felice and the wonderful church of San Francesco with the Cappella della Croce inside, and then arrive above the walls of the Mandorlo from which you can look out over the Roman Theater.
ROUTE 2 – Discovering alabaster
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We start from Piazza dei Priori where the Cooperativa Artieri Alabastro shop is located to discover this magnificent material still worked in Volterra by the skilled hands of expert craftsmen.
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Our tips for discovering Volterra and its surroundings
