Location: Volterra
Top Things to do in Volterra
The 10 Best Museums in Volterra, Tuscany
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. L'Istrice
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
2. L'Artista Gallery
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
This is the art gallery and exhibition space of Irish owner artist Siobhan Doyle. This beautiful space in the ancient Etruscan walled city of Volterra is the perfect setting for displaying her original hand-pulled silkscreens / serigraphs. Using her own unique technique to produce artworks that reflect the ever changing seasonal colours and textures of Tuscany. Siobhan is always happy to talk about her work and explain her silkscreening technique. During your visit you can also view her works inspired by the ancient Celtic art of Ireland. Price Range : 4.50 euro - 250 euro
3. Collezione d'arte della Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Volterra
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
4. Kalpa Art Living
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5.0 based on 70 reviews
Kalpa Art Living - art galleries and interiors in the midst of Tuscan beauty. Presenting a unique spiritually conscious lifestyle where nature, culture and intellect breathe together to become a unique fusion of wabi-sabi and Italian aesthetics.
Reviewed By IlonaL - Hilversum, The Netherlands
In the historic center of Volterra, Olga Niescier has her beautiful gallery Kapla Art Living. For me as a photographer it is an inspiring space with tasteful art and beautiful use of materials. Definitely a must to visit when you are in Volterra !!
5. Palazzo Cangini Westinghouse
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Among the rooms of the Palazzo that may be visited are the ornate period bedroom known as Alcova used by members of the Austrian Imperial family, including the Tuscan Grand Duke, Leopold II. Also, the frescoed Sala Impero, with its gilt and mirrors, the Studiolo that houses some of the family's antique books, the Salotto Verde with its view of the roof garden and, then the Studio in which are found mementos of the inventor George Westinghouse, great grandfather of the present owner.
6. Palazzo Viti
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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.
7. Societa Cooperativa Artieri Alabastro
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
8. 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.
9. Museo Etrusco Guarnacci
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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!
