Volterra RV area - Credit: Plein Air Service s.r.l.
Although this village soars over the horizon with purest medieval forms, it reveals, however, in its atmospheres more than in its archaeological remains, that it is still tied to its grand Etruscan past, abruptly interrupted by the Roman invasion.
Veláthri, one of the main city-states of ancient Etruria, has become the beautiful village of Volterra, now known for centuries for its alabaster workmanship: known and employed six or seven centuries before the Christian era, Volterra alabaster made a comeback a couple of centuries ago, and its workmanship delights the tourists who flock to its workshops.
The town is gathered within the 13th-century walls, overlooked by the Medici Fortress, punctuated by soaring tower-houses, and dotted with Renaissance residences. Older, however, are the Priori Palace, the Praetorian Palace and the Porcellino Tower, which overlook the Piazza dei Priori, the historic and beating heart of Volterra, certainly one of the most beautiful squares in Italy.
The city's various museums, starting with the Etruscan, are worth visiting.
Outside the historic center, the splendid ruins of the Etruscan Acropolis and the Roman Theater are not to be missed.
An RV rest area can be found at the Docciola parking lot on Viale dei Filosofi.
Among the small villages located in the vicinity we point out Saline di Volterra and Montemiccioli.
