Location: Volterra
Top Things to do in Volterra
Things to do in Volterra, Tuscany: The Best Historic Sites
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. Anfiteatro Romano
2. Porta all'Arco
3. 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)
4. Manicomio di Volterra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
5. Rocca di Monte Voltraio
6. Baptistery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 306 reviews
Reviewed By BnCrXplorerz - Pittsburgh, United States
The 14th century Baptistry of St. John is part of the Duomo complex in a separate building and, though small in comparison to the cathedral, it contains awe inspiring art detailing the life of John the Baptist much of which dates from the 15th century. Magnificent art covers every inch of the walls and sculptures adorn the nooks, all accomplished by the most famous artists of the day, Donatelli, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Jacopo della Quercia and others. A worthy place to sit, marvel and meditate.
7. Teatro Romano
Overall Ratings
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. Church of San Francesco Volterra
9. Cathedral of Volterra (Duomo)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 425 reviews
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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.
