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The city Volterra was build on top of a rocky hill more than 500 meters above sea level. Today Volterra is home to over 11.000 residents and attracts many tourists each year, who come to enjoy its historical architecture and the many pretty views the city has to offer. Wondering through the many small streets of Volterra can be very pleasant, especially when you do this early in the morning or at the end of the afternoon. Then Volterra comes to rest and is returned to its residents.

 The City Volterra was build on such a high hill for strategical reasons incase the town would be attacked.

In 1208 construction of the palace ‘Palazza dei Priori’ began and eventually was completed in 1257. It is one of the oldest palaces of Tuscany and was used by the local government during the Middle Ages. It is definitely worth your time when visiting Volterra Tuscany. The palace is located on the beautiful central square the ‘Piazza dei Priori’.

The most famous square in Volterra is the ‘Piazza San Giovanni’. Here you can enjoy a tasty cup of local coffee, whilst you relax in the sun and watch the typical Tuscan lifestyle of the local residents pass you by.

Then you can visit the Duomo a cathedral build in typical Roman style and is located on the ‘Piazza San Giovanni’. Inside the cathedral you will find impressive pulpits from the 13^th century and art pieces which were created over the centuries. Also impressive and located nearby is the Roman Theatre which was build in the first century before Christ.

Today Volterra had become very popular under young people all over the world thanks to the successful film versions of the Twilight Series. In this series Volterra is a major city and home to the Volturi, a civilized coven of vampires with dark powers. For the fans of the series this is an extra reason to visit this historical city.

We hope you have a good time when visiting volterra Tuscany.

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