Travel Guide of Volterra in Italy by Influencers and Travelers
Volterra is a walled mountaintop town in the Tuscany region of Italy. Its history dates from before the 8th century BC and it has substantial structures from the Etruscan, Roman, and Medieval periods.
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1 - Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano
16 km away
Piazza del Duomo is a city square in San Gimignano, Italy.
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2 - Collegiate Church of San Gimignano
16 km away
The Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta, San Gimignano is a Roman Catholic collegiate church and minor basilica located in San Gimignano, Tuscany, central Italy, situated in the Piazza del Duomo at the town's heart.
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3 - Mountain Bike Tours in San Gimignano
16 km away
The experience will start with a detailed introduction to the agricultural methods we adopted, how our biodynamic production method works, and the farm's history. Enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch that includes 4/5 own-produced organic wines and 6 extra virgin olive oils with it. Just a few minutes walk from San Gimignano town center, with a spectacular view on the Medieval towers of the town. An Italian/ English-speaking member of the staff will follow you in the activity with a professional and family warm welcome.
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4 - Piazza della Cisterna
16 km away
Piazza della Cisterna is a piazza in San Gimignano, Italy. It has a triangular shape with a slight natural slope and is connected to the nearby Piazza del Duomo by an open passage.
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5 - San Gimignano
16 km away
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, San Gimignano is famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls, form "an unforgettable skyline".
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6 - Olive Oil Tasting in San Gimignano
16 km away
Guided tour of the farm structures near San Gimignano: vegetable garden, orchard, vineyard, olive grove, vinsantaia, historical cellar, collection of tools from the farming world. Tasting of 5 wines of your choice from our production: - "Casa Lucii" DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 2021; - "Mareterra" DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano reserve, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016; - "Spicchio" IGT rosé Tuscan, 2021; - "Fuscelli" DOCG Chianti, 2020; - "Senarum" DOCG Chianti Colli Senesi, 2015, 2016; - Purus" IGT Rosso Toscano, without sulphites; - "Arturo" Tuscan Red IGT, 2015. The tasting is accompanied by a taste of our organic extra virgin olive oil, cheese and cold cuts selection produced by local farms and accompanied by vegetables from the garden and finally will be served as dessert Vinsanto del Chianti 2013 and Tuscan Cantuccini.
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7 - Montescudaio
23 km away
Montescudaio is a comune in the Province of Pisa in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 70 kilometres southwest of Florence and about 45 kilometres southeast of Pisa.
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8 - Rosignano Solvay
34 km away
Rosignano Solvay is a frazione of Rosignano Marittimo, Tuscany, Italy, located some 25 km from Livorno. It houses the White Beaches, whose sand is formed by limestone and calcium chloride produced by the nearby Solvay since 1914.
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9 - Shore Excursions in San Gimignano
16 km away
This private tour of the vineyard offers a special insight into the reality of the Vineyards of the Giachi family, and what it is like to own and operate a wine-producing territory. Guests will be intrigued by the sights of the landscape and architecture that surround this estate that includes the barrel room, wine cellar, and also the various tasting rooms both inside and outside of the garden. In particular you will appreciate the Vernaccia Vineyard of San Gimignano, operated under the management of Romano Giachi since 1996, from which originates the name of the wine "Poggioaicieli," one of the most famous wines that originated in the area; we are among the few vineyards that remain dedicated to preserving the grape Vernaccia di San Gimignano with a revolt exposure between South and Southeast. You do not want to miss the Sangiovese vineyard!
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10 - Basilica of San Domenico
38 km away
The Basilica of San Domenico is one of the major churches in Bologna, Italy. The remains of Saint Dominic, founder of the Order of Preachers, are buried inside the exquisite shrine Arca di San Domenico, made by Nicola Pisano and his workshop, Arnolfo di Cambio and with later additions by Niccolò dell'Arca and the young Michelangelo.
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11 - Siena
39 km away
Siena is a city in Tuscany, Italy. It is the capital of the province of Siena. The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site.
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12 - Bike Rentals in San Gimignano
16 km away
We were born here in Tuscany, we rent our e-bikes at discounted prices. We will provide you with all the information about our places and the best itineraries, both for beginners and for the more experienced. Cycling in our countryside is something unique. Like in a movie ....
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13 - Montelupo Fiorentino
39 km away
Montelupo Fiorentino is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 20 kilometres southwest of Florence.
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14 - Torre del Mangia
39 km away
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