Location: Volterra
Top Things to do in Volterra
10 Things to do in Volterra That You Shouldn't Miss
Volterra is a walled mountaintop town in the Tuscany region of Italy of which its history dates to before the 7th century BC and has substantial structures from the Etruscan, Roman, and Medieval periods.
Restaurants in Volterra
1. Porta all'Arco
2. Palazzo Viti
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 432 reviews
Palazzo Viti is one of the finest private residential building in Italy. The twelve rooms tht are open to the pubblic are fitted with furniture, porcelains, alabaster collection and other valuable items representing Italian, European and Oriental Art. The Palace is still inhabited by descendant of the Viti family.
3. Rossi Alabastri Volterra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By juliewD1435BS - Boise, United States
The shop is tucked away.....this is not something you will just run into on the Main Street. Tucked away in a corner. I was glad our guide knew enough to take us here. Mr. Rossi's greetings were warm and inviting from the beginning. He was quick to point out that this is the real stuff!! There are inexpensive copies out there, but this is the real deal!! He took us into the workshop, where one of the craftsman showed us on the lathe, how to work the alabaster into something special. I wonder if these guys develop lung problems?? No mask, no protective eye wear? Really a special place to visit, and learn about this wonderful ancient handicraft. You will feel like you have known this family for years. And owning something made by their family is definitely a treasure to have in your home! I was visiting with a friend, but this tour would be enjoyed by families with children as well. I can see groups of teenagers loving this too. Really a cool place.
4. Piazza dei Priori
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 365 reviews
Reviewed By AlbertSalichs - Manresa, Spain
Piazza dei Priori is the main square located in the old town of Volterra, in Tuscany Region, in Italy. It is a wonderful square, where you can see very nice buildings like Palazzo dei Priori (nowadays the town hall) or Palazzo Pretorio. Also, we came here, when Volterra 1398AD fair was done (in the middle of August-2019), and in this place there were a lot of medieval dances with typical clothes of this period. Really, charming! for children and adults! (See also Palazzo dei Priori)
5. Palazzo dei Priori
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 867 reviews
Reviewed By tneldner - Adelaide, Australia
Waiting to climb to the tower took a while and it wasn't until we were at the front of the queue that we noticed the sign explaining that only 5 people could go up at a time (and must come down) As we climbed the stairs we realised why - the stairs are very narrow and the top is essentially half a tower. The views are great and worth the wait and climb, the Town Hall is beautiful and still operating, loved seeing all the shield of the families who were part of the wall city.
6. Pinacoteca e Museo Civico
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4.0 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By Borzov - Rijeka, Croatia
With paintings and sculptures gathered from Volterra’s churches, mostly the works of Tuscan artists from 14th to 17th century, this gallery is well worth the visit. There are some exciting masterpieces on display here, but the building itself is very interesting too. The Palazzo Minucci-Solaini was built at the end of the 15th century, with many similar features as the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, and its design is attributed to Antonio da Sangallo, the Italian Renaissance architect.
7. Teatro Romano
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4.0 based on 859 reviews
Reviewed By galinmilan - Milan, Italy
Roman theater and therme are quite good preserved and you can see that local administration is taking care of it.
8. Cathedral of Volterra (Duomo)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 425 reviews
This place is temporarily closed
Reviewed By GRS-SJS - Sebastopol, United States
Another piece of the art and history of the people of Volterra. Beautiful old building at its place in the Piazza near the baptistery. Walk around the Duomo to enjoy all the art and workmanship.
9. Museo Etrusco Guarnacci
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 809 reviews
This museum houses one of Italy's best collections of Etruscan artifacts.
Reviewed By Hed1959 - Tel Aviv, Israel
We went to Volterra thanks to the wise advice of our lovely hostess at Torraccia di Chiusi near San Gemignano. It's a magnificent old town, with breathtaking views, and this museum is one of its highlights: a splendid, impressive collection of artifacts from the Etruscan period - the best and largest of its kind in Italy. Go there!
