An exhibition path that enhances the artistic knowledge of the territory The building appears as a flexible space suitable for various uses depending on the needs. Inside the space, the exhibition shows, through the art collections currently held by the Cassa di...
The Museum Lombroso Thanks to the agreement between ASL (local health service)and the Municipality of Volterra and the new partnership with the “Inclusione Graffio Parola” Association, the Lombroso Museum is now open to the public with regular visits. In...
Between the sea and the Tuscan inland The reserve allows us to admire nature’s colors in every season, with its waters, waterfalls and forests Big forests and thick evergreen vegetation with the characteristic rocky outcrops make up the main feature of this hilly area...
On the hills of the Upper Valdera The Montenero nature reserve stretches between Volterra and San Gimignano, at a height of 508 meters on the Northern side of Mount Nero Walking through the evergreen forests and along the clear waters of the Strolla stream, one can...
The area of Tatti-Berignone The area is of great naturalistic import for its excellent state of conservation, its lushness, and its remarkable biodiversity. Walking around in the reserve makes it easy to immerse oneself in the hills and the forest. The lively water of...
The Campani Villa in Roncolla The villa is a readaptation of Palazzo Guarnacci On the regional road (Strada Regionale) 68, only a few kilometers from Volterra going towards San Gimignano lies the quaint and characteristic “borgo” of Roncolla. Its name might come from...
The Viti Villa with its neo-Gothic facade The villa, a property of the Viti family, is a pleasant example of an overlap of styles ranging from the Middle Ages to the 1800s. It opens on a big garden with two defensive towers in its corners, from which one can enjoy a...
The villa and the “borgo” of Pignano with two separate old centers The ancient Pignano Castle has a long history, and there have been many disputes over it over the years between Volterra and San Gimignano because of its location. It first was built as a...
The Scornello Villa A noble residence with its own chapel and farm The Scornello Villa is located on the top of a hill about 10 km from Volterra at a height of 285 meters, and it’s surrounded by a big park that one can access through an avenue of cypresses. Scornello...
The Amongst the most interesting villas of the area It was built between 1608 and 1615 by the order of Admiral Iacopo Inghirami on the remains of an older castle, the Ulignano Castle. This castle was a part of the municipality of Volterra, and its role was to protect...
The “borgo” of Villamagna A strategic castle-”borgo” dating back to the 8th century Villamagna is located in the North-West of the municipality of Volterra, over the Capriggine stream, which flows into the Era river at Molino d’Era. Villamagna was first mentioned in...
The “borgo” of Sensano Small and surrounded by cypresses An old parish church from the 12th century is located in the rural “borgo” of Sensano. It follows a Romanesque style and is dedicated to Saints Ippolito and Cassiano. From here, one has a stunning view over the...
