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. When the Florentine Republic fell in 1530, Volterra came under the control of the Medici family and later followed the history of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. There are really a lot of things to see: the Volterra Cathedral, the Fortezza Medicea, the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum and the Etruscan walls are only some of the main sights in Volterra.

Tuscany Highlights

Italy in Brief
Culture
Partner Content
Inspired Stays

What you can't miss in Tuscany

Where is Volterra

Top Experiences in Tuscany

Best places to stay in Tuscany

Properties for sale in Tuscany

Fractional ownership in Florence
179000
Country Home - Restored in San Gimignano
500000
Country Home - Restored in San Gimignano
2750000
Country Home - Restored in Campagnatico
540000
Country Home - Restored in Arezzo
980000
Villa in Cortona
1200000
Villa in Castiglione della Pescaia
2350000
Country Home - Restored in San Casciano dei Bagni
1550000

Recipes From Tuscany

Recipes

It’s universal: Every country with a coastline has its many seafood stews. In Italy, Tuscany has two that spark fierce debate: cacciucco alla viareggina from Viareggio and cacciucco alla livornese from Livorno. Today, we make the case for the Livorno version. 

Recipes

Simple to make and not too sweet, buccellato is a traditional aromatic dessert bread of Lucca. It’s said that if you come to town and don’t try it, you may as well never have visited.

Recipes

This intriguingly delicious main from Tuscany is a unique pairing of mussels with a meat mixture stuffing.

Recipes

Castagnaccio is a traditional sweet treat from Tuscany, made with chestnut flour and marvelous for fall.

What others are saying about Tuscany

@yas_1 asks:

Hello this may sound trivial but does anyone know where I can find a cleaner for my house in Tuscany near Grondola? I am not always at my house and would love to find an young or old lady that will take up such duties for me.

 

@yas_1 asks:

Can anyone help? I am also having problems with Enel. They seem unfit for purpose sending overpriced bills not being able to contact them. Continually being told they will contact me.

@Babs asks:

Hi, can anyone help on this site please?