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Pro
Small enough to explore completely in a few days
Con
Lack of road signs on how to get there
In a nutshell
It is an enjoyable city with shopping and eating is good
painterdave Says: I just happened to be in Volterra when a thunder storm moved overhead. Lightning struck and the sounds of thunder echoed across the valley and back. It was an amazing moment. The small town has some wonderful views, and you will easily find them even before you reach the...
painterdave Says: Volterra is small enough that you can walk for two hours and see quite a bit of it. Along the way they have the usual shops, but there are some artisan shops with sculpture that are exceptional. You might find an antique souvenir here, too. You could spend the morning...
croisbeauty Says: San Francesco, as it is usual with most of the Franciscan churches, has very simple stone facade decorated only by the city coats of arms. The church was built in the 13th century and it is all I can say about it because it was closed during time of my visit.
croisbeauty Says: The Baptistery of the cathedral stands right opposite to it at the same square. It is the 13th century structure and has octagonal base plan. Some elements on its facade indicating that baptistery could have been erected even at an earlier adte. The facade is adorned with...
Palazzo Minucci Solaini - Pinacoteca
croisbeauty Says: The splendid Renaissance palace Minucci, which now belongs to Solaini, is probably the most beautiful palace in Volterra. It has very elegant facade and exceptional inner courtyard. Palazzo Minucci the 15th century work of Antonio Sangallo the Elder in collaboration with...
croisbeauty Says: North of the cathedral, at the intersection of Via Roma and Via Ricciarelli is 13th century Casa-Torre Buonparenti. Right opposite to it stands the 12th century Casa-Torre Buonaguidi. This two medieval palaces, colloquialy called Case-Torri Buonparenti, are connected with an...
1 Review and 34 Opinions A 3 star situated in a 16th century mansion, with a lovely swimingpool, overlooking wonderful...
1 Review and 44 Opinions Right in the heart of Volterra, in the main street full of shops, restaurants bars and tourists....
Il Sacco Fiorentino: My Top 5 In Italy For Slow Food
painterdave Says: I have lived in Italy for almost 4 years, and I can honestly tell you that this is one of my top 5 restaurants in all Italy. Known for slow food, a Tuscan menu, that is moderately priced, and popular enough with the locals that I suggest reservations. If you are in Volterra,...
croisbeauty Says: I love osterias, much more then classical restaurants. In the whole area of Mediterranean osteria is another word for for the fresh and good food. Besides, it is usually cheaper then restaurant food but not always. Certain osterias are widely known for excellent food and it...
Montagnani Spartaco: Great for small boys (and large ones, too)
Bunsch Says: The tournament which was going on while we visited Volterra derives from Medieval customs, and so it is not surprising to find that shops cater to both that segment and the Etruscan-worshippers. If I recall correctly (and I did take a break for about ten months in writing up...
Vitrium: Glass mosaic still enchants
Bunsch Says: Although there IS jewelry at Vitrium, for the most part it is glass mosaic-based. The shop is full of beautiful glass mosaics used as borders for mirrors, as tops for tables, as lighting fixtures, and so forth. The stylish options are many if you have the space and...
painterdave Says: I came to Italy thinking that Montalcino was the center of the wine world of Tuscany, but I have since found that there are other super wines made in Tuscany. Volterra was a real surprise, and more than a few bottles of local wine was brought back to the U.S. in my...
croisbeauty Says: It was nice to see so many babies around, Volterra has the future guaranteed and it's undoubtelly. Although so ancient town with long tradition Volterra has pretty young population and very cute babies.
croisbeauty Says: It was nice to see that some ancient skills still lives in the ancient Volterra. Once upon the time, not so long ago, shoemakers and shorepaierers had shops in every city district, all over the Europe.
croisbeauty Says: The town of Volterra is divided in eight "contrade", city districts, and each one has its coat of arm and the flag. It is the first week of June, each year, when contrade could show their uniforms, flags and skills with the crossbow. The beginning of June is time for "Tiro...
croisbeauty Says: Maffei family has important role in the history of Volterra, especially in the medieval times during constant wars between Ghibellines and Guelphs. Niccolo Maffei was 19th century politician, a patriot who took significant part in the process of Risorgimento, unifications of...
Bunsch Says: Although things tend to cool off at night, if you're an American and used to air conditioning, you may find that it is well worth your while to bring a small battery-powered fan with you, or to purchase a slightly larger fan which has the appropriate plug for Italian...
croisbeauty Says: Castello de Medici had prison already in the medieval times, it is where opponents to the de Medici family and their political power were confined. It was known as a very solid prison and almost impossible to escape from it. Since it served well as a prison in the medieval...
croisbeauty Says: The whole of Tuscany in one big and beautiful landscape, enchanting territory rich of colours and scences which living in our memory long after we left it. I spend few days in Chianti before getting to Siena, fascinated with the beauty of that hilly and docile area, but I...
Where park for free in Volterra
katiadin Says: Hi,I live in Volterra and in Viale Vittorio Veneto there're few space for park the car (about 4/5 sides). The rest is all no parking area. At the end of the street there's a big car park with road of stone but is propriety of the chatolic seminary's build wich is in front of...
croisbeauty Says: There are places we hardly can wait to leave, soonest possible, some other we do remember for a very long time knowing in our hearts that we will come back again. I do remember Volterra as a small and beautiful medieval town but most of all I do remember it for the...
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Somehow, I managed not to go to Italy during my first five decades of life. I was saving it as a special place. I suppose I had a whole lot of half-baked ideas about what I'd discover and experience...
I dunno how to translate the croatian expression "bogu iza nogu",we use it in case the destination is not easy to be reached and Volterra is one of those destinations. Perhaps it is why some tourists...
Volterra is perched high on a sheer, rocky plateau, proudly overlooking the lovely Tuscan landscape below. It is an ancient centre, famous for its Etruscan and Roman past, and filled with museums...
Welcome to the beautiful town of Volterra. It is located between the rivers Bra and Cecina, and is surrounded by strong walls. The district is rich in alabaster, the working of which was an important...
It was the museum. Touted as one of the finest Etruscan places of memorabilia I had pencilled it in on my itinerary. The biggest frustration initially was just getting there. I actually gave up on my...
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