Volterra • Italy
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Volterra was my very first hill town in Tuscany, Italy. And I fell in love with it. Beautiful churches. Roman ruins. Old. town walls. Narrow, cobblestoned lanes. Stunning views. Delicious food. While not off the main tourist track, Volterra is a not as popular as nearby San Gimignano. Tune in to find out about some of the best things to do, see and experience in the gorgeous Tuscan hill town of Volterra. Want to chat more about this fabulous destination? Send me an email at [email protected] In this episode: 2:23: Placing Volterra on the map 4:00: Churches 8:03: Palazzo dei Priori / Piazza dei Priori 9:39: Etruscan Ruins / Parco Archeologico Enrico Fiumi / Museo etrusco "Mario Guarnacci" 11:50: Medici Fortress 12:40: Roman Ruins 13:52: Alabaster 16:38: Walking 18:59: Places to stay 19:53: Places to eat 21:39: Getting to Volterra 22:25: Wrapping it up Important links: 7 Amazing Things To Do in the Tuscan Hill Town of Volterra Italy Volterra tourism Roman ruins Cooperativa Artieri Alabastro Alabaster  Ecomuseum Hotel La Locanda Hotel Volterra In Antico Borgo di Tignano (where I stayed near Volterra) Support the showThanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio. Follow Wander Your Way: Instagram Facebook Pinterest
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