Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Volterra, Italy
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1.9 km
139 m
Experience Volterra in Italy in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in VolterraSight 1: Porta San Francesco
Porta San Francesco is a city gate in Volterra and part of the medieval city walls.
Sight 2: San Lino
The church of San Francesco is a Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church in Volterra in the province of Pisa, region of Tuscany, Italy.
Sight 3: Oratorio di San Cristoforo
The Oratory of San Cristoforo is located in Volterra, in the province of Pisa, diocese of Volterra.
Sight 4: Ecomuseo dell'alabastro
The Alabaster ecomuseum is located in Volterra in Via Sarti next to the city's art gallery.
Sight 5: Pinacoteca e Museo Civico
The Pinacoteca e Museo Civico di Volterra is located in Palazzo Minucci-Solaini, in Via de' Sarti, 1.
Sight 6: San Michele Arcangelo
San Michele Arcangelo is a 13th-century Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic church located on Via Guarnacci #6 in Volterra, province of Pisa, region of Tuscany, Italy. The church is across the street from the Medieval Palazzo Maffei-Guarnacci.
Sight 7: Teatro Romano
The Roman theatre of Volterra was uncovered in the 1950s, during archaeological excavations of the ancient Roman city conducted by Enrico Fiumi. 19th-century guide to the city mentions efforts in 1817 by the commune to start excavating what was considered a luxurious amphitheater at this site. It is one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in Italy. It is located just outside the Porta Fiorentina, in an area called Vallebuona.
Sight 8: Oratorio della Visitazione
The Oratory of the Visitation is located in Volterra, in the province of Pisa, diocese of Volterra.
Sight 9: Anfiteatro romano di Volterra
The Roman amphitheatre of Volterra is a monumental building in Volterra dating back to Roman times that is still being excavated. It was discovered by chance in 2015.
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