Volterra

Known for the extraction and working of alabaster, Volterra was in ancient Tuscany one of the main cities and an important site in the medieval period, of which it still preserves notable works from the Etruscan period such as the Porta dell'Arco, the city walls, the cathedral and the Medici Fortress.
Located in the heart of the Maremma Pisana, Volterra between history and culture, offers tourists a large number of places to visit, including the Etruscan Museum, considered among the most important in the world. 

It dominates the Val di Cecina among farms and breathtaking views, an enchanting landscape in the centre of Tuscany, between the hills and the sea.

Already inhabited during the Iron Age, Volterra still preserves the mastery of alabaster workmanship, known throughout the world and an inseparable symbol for the people of Volterra. A territory of mining wealth, it finds in the Mining Museum one of the most visited places by tourists. 

It is also called the city of vampires, thanks to the television series "Twilight", which has increased the number of tourists who can discover the wonders that nature has to offer, with walks through the beautiful vegetation, among rivers and streams that take the mind away from city traffic and work routine.

Less well known than Siena and San Gimignano, Volterra is certainly one of the places in Tuscany to visit. More and more foreigners are looking for a place to stay in contact with nature, history and good food.