Those who are discovering Italy by taking the tuscany tour will love what they find in Volterra. The individuals interested in the vampire stories will know this place to be the haunt of one of the most powerful vampires mentioned in the fictional books. However, there is much more to the city than fictional identity. This place was known in the ancient times as the Velathri. The Romans on the other hand named it Volaterrae. Those who love art and history will fall in love with Volterra as it features museums and monuments that reflect the magnificent past and capture the imagination of the viewer. Some of the best places to visit when touring Volterra include;
1. Piazza dei Priori
This place is also referred to as the ‘Bishop’s Field’ and was the hub of the activities back in the olden days. This place was a square where the elders gathered to discuss laws and other significant affairs.
2. Palazzo Pretorio
This is one of the most ancient towers built in the city, which is also known as the ‘tower of little pig’ due to the statue of the animal reflected on the shelf. The Palazzo Pretorio is a complex of several buildings.
3. Palazzo Vescovile
This venue is also referred to as the Bishop’s palace and was originally designed to store grain. However, it was much later than 1472, when the bishop took it as a residence after the destruction of his palace by the Florentines.
4. The Etruscan burial Sites
Hundreds of people come to see the Tombs in Volterra which were also called Etruscan Holes as they were carved into the sandstone below the level of the ground.
5. The Acropolis
This structure is located at the height of Volterra measuring 1800 feet above the level of the sea and overlooking splendid vista of land. The structure is situated at the Enrico Fiumi Park and hints at the archeological evidence of two temples, towers roads and swimming pool as well.
6. The Volterra Teatro
Those who are planning to visit Volterra can plan it to coincide it with the event of Volterra Teatro, which is an international festival featuring the different forms of art.
