"Volterra" Volterra by myriam_c

Volterra Travel Guide: 168 reviews and 399 photos

A small Tuscan town - the oldest town in Italy with an Etruscan background - famous for its handicrafts made in alabaster. You will find many workshops working alabaster.
Furthermore a Roman Theatre with Acropolis and Roman Baths (under restoration).

Last visit to Volterra: Sep 2002
Intro Written Sep 21, 2002
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Teatro Romano and Acropoli Tourist Traps (1)

The site itself is not a tourist trap, absolutely not! But you don't necessarily have to pay the entrance fee (OK, it... more travel advice

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Written Nov 14, 2002

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Volterra, Etruscan background

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iandsmith Jul 17, 2004 at 11:20 PM

Amazing how two people can go to the same place and have totally different experiences! Interesting pages.
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tessy Apr 30, 2004 at 1:52 PM

Looks great! Thanks for the tourist trap tip!
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Helga67 Mar 2, 2004 at 11:16 AM

Palazzo Viti looks beautiful. Maybe I will visit it.
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prleprle Jun 29, 2003 at 12:27 PM

Another beautifull Tuscan place!
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filipdebont Oct 27, 2002 at 2:25 AM

prachtige page, mooie ruines
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cadzand Oct 8, 2002 at 12:50 PM

Ah bella Italia ! A wonderful travelogue, makes me want to go right now !