First of all Volterra may be one of,the most beautiful hillside towns I have ever seen. Didn't... read more
First of all Volterra may be one of,the most beautiful hillside towns I have ever seen. Didn't... read more
A splendid collection of late medieval and renaissance paintings hosted in a beautiful palazzo in... read more
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First of all Volterra may be one of,the most beautiful hillside towns I have ever seen. Didn't expect too much going,to this small museum. It is a combination alabaster and art museum. What a wonderful surprise! The artwork is beautifully laid out; however many pieces...More
A splendid collection of late medieval and renaissance paintings hosted in a beautiful palazzo in the city centre.
The alabaster museum is a waste of time. The pinacoteca has a hodge podge of paintings with a couple of standout works. But enormously frustrating for the lack of labels in any language. Probably not rewarding unless you already know Tuscan Renaissance painting in some...More
One got to see the inside of a large Palace of a 15th century aristocrat. Inside the museum was a lot of Medieval Oil paintings, as well as modern top quality alabaster statues.
Was great to get away from the religious exhibitions and enjoy art fro its own sake. Was fairly quiet while we were there which was also a bonus. A hidden gem. I almost didn't want to comment in case it gets too popular.
This is the highlight of visiting San gimignano. The traipse up 220 steps is well worth the effort. Recommend you do Thi if nothing else
Again one of the Volterra 6 and parts one of the real highlights. It was very quiet when we visited. Very good exhibition of pop icons including the Beatles and Stones. Fascinating film exhibition with a film show to watch. Definitely worth a visit especially...More
Of all of the 6 museums that were included as part of the Volterra Card, this was not the top of the list for a visit. To be honest, after a week in Italy, i had been totally religious-arted out and was beginning to empathise...More
Absolutely beautiful, definitely worth a trip. Walking through the gallery is absolutely breathtaking and we ate a a cute cafe very close by. While we were there the bells rang and the view of the valley was amazing.
The artistic event (which occurred in 2014 and continues in 2015 in the ''Pinacoteca'' in Volterra and throughout the city) , around Rosso Fiorentino's mannerist masterpiece: ''Deposition'', is further emphasized by the location, where the original canvas is hosted. It is one of the most...More
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