Volterra is a haven of history and culture, set high up on a hill in Tuscany! This Neolithic settlement waged many brutal battles with Florence for dominance of the town and surrounding area.
There were many rebellions but after the fall of the Florentine Republic in 1530 it came under the rule of the powerful banking dynasty, the Medici family.
Stay in a pretty vacation villa in Volterra where you can quite easily enjoy the attractions of this area for a few days.
There were many rebellions but after the fall of the Florentine Republic in 1530 it came under the rule of the powerful banking dynasty, the Medici family.
Stay in a pretty vacation villa in Volterra where you can quite easily enjoy the attractions of this area for a few days.
While you’re here, be sure to visit the well preserved Roman theatre which dates back to 1BC or the art gallery of exquisite Tuscan artworks in Palazzo Minucci Solaini. Wander around the majestic Volterra cathedral which houses lots of sacred treasures inside by notable sculptors and painters.
Take photos of the charming Medici fortress or learn more about the early history of Volterra by visiting the Etruscan museum here. Volterra is of Etruscan origins and the local area uncovered thousands of funeral urns and metal artefacts which are now on display here. Some Etruscan walls still envelop this incredible tourist town! Volterra was in fact one of the most important cities in the entire Etruscan civilisation!
Take photos of the charming Medici fortress or learn more about the early history of Volterra by visiting the Etruscan museum here. Volterra is of Etruscan origins and the local area uncovered thousands of funeral urns and metal artefacts which are now on display here. Some Etruscan walls still envelop this incredible tourist town! Volterra was in fact one of the most important cities in the entire Etruscan civilisation!
Volterra has frequently been mentioned in literary and film media. Its most recent mention was in Stephanie Meyer’s Vampire Twilight saga. Volterra was mentioned as the Italian headquarters of a very ancient and powerful vampire coven. However in the second film where the scenes in Volterra are set…It’s not the same town at all, it is in fact the town of Montepulciano!
Many wonderful festivals and fairs are hosted here throughout the year. Check out the thrilling crossbow festival in May, the Jazz festival in August and the delicious truffle fair of Volterra in October! So as you can see, Volterra is full of treats to see and taste and do…so be inspired to include it in your next thrilling touring itinerary of Tuscany!
Many wonderful festivals and fairs are hosted here throughout the year. Check out the thrilling crossbow festival in May, the Jazz festival in August and the delicious truffle fair of Volterra in October! So as you can see, Volterra is full of treats to see and taste and do…so be inspired to include it in your next thrilling touring itinerary of Tuscany!
Photo credits
picture 1: Andrés Nieto Porras / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 2: Jean-Christophe BENOIST / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Jean-Christophe BENOIST / CC BY 2.0
picture 1: Andrés Nieto Porras / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 2: Jean-Christophe BENOIST / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Jean-Christophe BENOIST / CC BY 2.0
