"Stern Beauty of Volterra" Volterra by pigletsmom

Volterra Travel Guide: 168 reviews and 399 photos

Serious Atmosphere

Volterra is a mountain fortress town that has a stern dominating beauty. There is a somber feeling to this town, but not unhappy or negative, just serious.

Doorknocker

Volterra has some interesting architectural details

Pretty deserted street

When I visited Volterra, which was a Thursday afternoon, there was hardly anyone on the streets.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Pretty town with few tourists
Cons:Absolutely Deserted when I visited this town
In a nutshell:Interesting and worth a visit

Last visit to Volterra: Oct 2002
Intro Written Mar 4, 2004
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iandsmith Dec 31, 2004 at 8:19 PM

Interesting. I must be the only one to see anything Etruscan there. Nice pics.
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deecat May 25, 2004 at 7:27 PM

Great introduction that is honest, informative, and a photo that is excellent.