Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Volterra, Italy

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 11 sights
Distance 2.1 km
Ascend 106 m
Descend 157 m

Experience Volterra in Italy in a whole new way with our free 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 Volterra

Sight 1: Porta San Francesco

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Porta San Francesco is a city gate in Volterra and part of the medieval city wall.

Wikipedia: Porta San Francesco (Volterra) (IT)

99 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Church of Saint Francis

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The church of San Francesco is a Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church in Volterra in the province of Pisa, region of Tuscany, Italy.

Wikipedia: San Francesco, Volterra (EN)

117 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: San Lino

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San Lino is a Renaissance-style, Roman Catholic church and former monastery in Volterra, region of Tuscany, Italy. It is located on Via San Lino in the historic center of the town.

Wikipedia: San Lino, Volterra (EN)

177 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Oratorio della Madonna del Gabellino

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The Oratorio della Madonna del Gabellino is an ancient chapel or oratory located on Via Santa Felice, just north of the interior of Porta San Felice in Volterra, province of Pisa, region of Tuscany, Italy.

Wikipedia: Oratorio della Madonna del Gabellino, Volterra (EN)

166 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Oratorio di San Cristoforo

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Oratorio di San Cristoforo

The oratory of San Cristoforo is located in Volterra, in the province of Pisa, diocese of Volterra.

Wikipedia: Oratorio di San Cristoforo (IT)

223 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 6: Ecomuseo dell'alabastro

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The Alabaster ecomuseum is located in Volterra in via Sarti next to the city's art gallery.

Wikipedia: Ecomuseo dell'alabastro (IT)

19 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 7: Pinacoteca e Museo Civico

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Pinacoteca e Museo Civico Davide Papalini / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Pinacoteca e Museo Civico di Volterra is located in the Palazzo Minucci-Solaini on via de' Sarti #1 in the town of Volterra, province of Pisa, region of Tuscany, Italy.

Wikipedia: Pinacoteca e Museo Civico di Volterra (EN)

228 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 8: San Michele Arcangelo

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San Michele Arcangelo Davide Papalini / CC BY-SA 3.0

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.

Wikipedia: San Michele Arcangelo, Volterra (EN)

371 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 9: Teatro Romano

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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.

Wikipedia: Roman Theatre at Volterra (EN)

572 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 10: Oratorio della Visitazione

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The Oratory of the Visitation is located in Volterra, in the province of Pisa, diocese of Volterra.

Wikipedia: Oratorio della Visitazione (Volterra) (IT)

100 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 11: Anfiteatro romano di Volterra

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The Roman amphitheater of Volterra is a monumental building of Volterra from the Roman era still being excavated. It was discovered by chance in 2015.

Wikipedia: Anfiteatro romano di Volterra (IT)

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