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Volterra, a haven of Etruscan, Roman, Medieval and Rennaissance art, dominates the Cecina Valley, 550 metres above sea level, affording a spectacular view as far as the sea.
 
The city still retains traces of its majestic past which gradually unfurls as you wander through the narrow streets and explore the Etruscan Museum, The Art Gallery and Museum of Sacred Art. And yet Volterra’s charm not only lies in its historical patrimony
but in the undefiled surrounding countryside, a slow traditional way
of life and its age-old tradition of alabaster carving.

This elusive stronghold requires careful and patient attention for it
takes time to absorb its timeless atmosphere, treasured secrets,
unique ambience and culture.

One of the most unspoilt areas in the region, close to other
important art centres and the coast, this is an ideal choice
for a holiday in Tuscany.