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Things you can't miss in Volterra | Visit Tuscany

Volterra is located in the east side of the province of Pisa, on the borderline of the province of Siena, and is situated on a hill 1770 feet above the sea level, between the valleys of Cecina and Dell'Era. Itsorigins date back to the ancient Etruscans, who used to callthe city as Velathri or Felathri, while theactual name comes from Volaterrae, dating back to the Roman era. The Etruscan walls are still visible, well preserved and surround the city centre.Furthermore, you can really feel a medieval atmosphere when walking through the narrow streets of the centre. Throughout the Middle Ages, the city was home to the bishop, then it fell into the hands of Florence (and the Medici family), and, afterwards, under the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.Contents1.Main attractions in Volterra2.Events in Volterra3.Fun FactsVolterra Skyline - Credit: MirellaMain attractions in VolterraThere are really a lot of things to see in Volterra. Here is a list of things you can't miss:The heart of the medieval town...

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