Volterra

A legjobb látnivalók Volterrában

Volterra Highlights

The medieval heart of Volterra: its civic palaces, cathedral, Medici fortress and the great Etruscan museum.

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Palazzo dei Priori

The oldest town hall in Tuscany, this historic building also gained modern fame through Meyer's Twilight series.

Jean-Christophe BENOIST / cc-by-2.5

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Piazza dei Priori

This pedestrian square forms the civic and historical heart of medieval Volterra.

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Guarnacci Museum

This museum houses a unique collection of Etruscan antiquities alongside ancient books.

Jean-Christophe BENOIST / cc-by-2.5

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Roman Theater

Uncovered during excavations in the 1950s, this ancient archaeological site reveals the city's Roman past.

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Volterra Cathedral

This Roman Catholic cathedral is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

Raimond Spekking / cc-by-sa-4.0

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Baptistery of Saint John

Standing directly in front of the cathedral, this thirteenth-century religious structure features a distinctive octagonal design.

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Medici Fortress

Perched on the highest point of the hill, this historic fortress overlooks the town.

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Art Gallery and Civic Museum

This civic museum showcases a collection of works by Italian masters alongside coins and pottery.

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Viti Palace

The former residence of an alabaster trader, this historic palace now welcomes visitors as a museum.

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Le Balze

View Point

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