Volterra - Volterra, a jewel
of Etruscan, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance art, domi nates
the whole valley of the river Cecina from its birth to the
Thyrrenian sea, from a hill 550 m above sea level.
History has left its marks in Volterra from the Etruscan
period to the 19th century with artistic and monumental traces
of great importance.
The tourist can admire them simply strolling on the streets
of the historic centre or visiting the three city museums:
the Etruscan Museum, the City Art Gallery and the Museum of
Sacred Art. Besides the cultural aspect Volterra's charm is
due to the uncontaminated landscape, a way of life still moulded
on a human scale, and an artistic handicraft unique in the
world: the manufacture of Alabaster.
Volterra is a town to live intensely, to discover little
by little with its atmosphere, its contrasts, the pulse of
a civilisation and a culture that makes it unique and unrepeatable.
Where is Volterra: is located in the east side of
Pisa province, on the border with the province of Siena.
How to reach Volterra: From Pisa, direction east Florence,
take the SGC. Exit Pontedera and follow direction for Volterra
which is 40 Km far
Nearby: Visit Montecatini Val di Cecina, San Gimignano
Distances: Pisa 55 Km - Florence 76 Km - Livorno 65
Km - Siena 50 Km
Correct name is Volterra
Common mistakes are Voltera,
Vulterra, Vultera, Wolterra, Voterra
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