Guide of Livorno Itineraries Livorno : Volterra and Val di Cecina, Italy

Livorno Livorno : Volterra And Val Di Cecina, Italy

The itinerary leads from Livorno to Volterra, through the beautiful landscape which is typical of the Tuscan countryside. It is worth booking to explore the city and the surrounding area in complete tranquility. You can choose from a selection of hotels in Volterra for a relaxing and charming holiday. If you prefer something a little different, you can choose from the vast selection of inviting apartments, bed and breakfasts and farm holidays in Volterra immersed in the historic center or in the open countryside. Volterra is also an excellent base for anyone wanting to visit Siena and San Gimignano.

From Livorno follow the A12 highway in the direction of Grosseto/Rome and, when you are near Cecina, take the 68 state road for Volterra. By doing so you arrive to the Val di Cecina, countryside full of cypress trees, olive groves and vineyards, with medieval and fortress villages set among the highest hills.

If you have time, take a break in Montecatini Val di Cecina. The center of the village has a beautiful small square within a castle, that hosts a church and the Palazzo Pretorio, one of the most authentic corners of Tuscan medieval architecture.

Volterra

Volterra in ancient times was one of the major Etruscan centers and still conserves some unique traces of this civilization today. But the city is also a gem of Romanesque, medieval and Renaissance art. It is located at 550 meters on a hill that dominates the entire Val di Cecina right up to the sea. Passing through the streets of the historic center, you will immediately note the urban layout, with alleys, houses, squares, towers, churches and buildings enclosed within the medieval walls.

Since ancient times, Volterra has been a center renowned for its work in alabaster, as the surrounding land is full of the substance. Still today, shops in the center have craftsmen who work these hot and bright stones.