The City Volterra is situated in the province of Pisa and lies between the valley of Era and Cecina. Built on a hilly Pliocene ridge 545 metres a.s.l. surrounded by two defensive walls, one Etruscan and the other Medieval, it is one of the most important centres of Tuscany, for its monuments which testify 3,000
Are you planning a visit to Volterra and you are not sure about what you should see first? Here you’ll find 4 different things to do in the small, ancient city and everything you need to know to plan your visit. 1. Discover the Etruscan Volterra The site where the modern Volterra is found has
Just like many Italian regions, Tuscany is rich in ancient towns and villages. They have a special power – the power of bringing every visitor back in time, to when the houses were built in stones, noblemen used to live in mighty towers, and little towns grew within the perimeter of their walls. Indeed, all
Cruise excursions in Italy: 3 slow-tour ideas from Leghorn port
- Destinations, Tuscany Lifestyle
- chianti classico wine, medieval, Off the Beaten Paths, Tuscan Monuments
Is your wish list crowded with too many ideas for your cruise excursion in Italy? Not sure which one to choose? we understand, it’s quite difficult to decide, but if you have a one day stop at the port of Leghorn (Livorno) with your cruise we have some interesting suggestions for you! Small and classic
The third weekend of June each year, the Knights of St. Fina evoke the traditional “Holiday Messium”, established with statutory sections entitled “De Ferriis Ponendis” of 1255 (II, 29) and the 1314 (II,11). This feast, which was celebrated by the entire population as recurrence priority crops, was a source of fun with songs, dances, games,