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Piazza dei Priori, Volterra – Porta Fiorentina loop from Volterra

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Piazza dei Priori, Volterra – Porta Fiorentina loop from Volterra

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Piazza dei Priori, Volterra – Porta Fiorentina loop from Volterra

01:32

5.16km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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311 m

Selci Gate

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Eastern entrance gate to the old town.
The Porta a Selci is located on the Etruscan city wall and replaces the ancient east gate of Velathri. At the foundations of …

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380 m

Medici Fortress of Volterra

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The old Medici fortress of Volterra, Fortezza Medicea, is now a prison for criminals. Those who were sentenced to at least 7 years, so quite "heavy boys". So it may …

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1.32 km

St. Francis Gate

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Volterra is a fortified city in Italy, southwest of Florence.

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2.91 km

Volterra Historic Centre and Panoramic Views

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Volterra has a long history. Already in the 4th century BC Chr., The place was formed from the combination of several small Etruscan settlements, whose existence until the 7th century …

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2.95 km

Piazza dei Priori, Volterra

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The city of Volterra stands on a hill between the Era and Cecina valleys, surrounded by two historic city walls: one dating back to the Etruscan era and the other …

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3.30 km

Porta Fiorentina

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One of the beautiful old city gates

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3.48 km

View of Volterra's Roman Theatre and Baths

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From the city wall you have a very good view of the remains of a Roman theater and the thermal baths / baths behind it.

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5.16 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.58 km

1.11 km

424 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.65 km

906 m

334 m

257 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

36°C

21°C

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Comments

September 29, 2024,🇮🇹 Italien, Toskana, Volterra

The Etruscans founded the well-preserved town 2,600 years ago, situated on a mountain ridge. Although it is a tourist destination, it is still full of locals who enjoy life in the cafés and restaurants!

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September 25, 2025,Volterra im Regen

Three hours in the rain through Volterra – despite everything, there's still a lot to discover. And that has one advantage: many of the alleys are deserted 😉. It was rightly included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. A beautiful, tranquil village with small, narrow streets and magnificent architecture. The climb up the town hall tower (admission €10.00 - as …

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Piazza dei Priori, Volterra – Porta Fiorentina loop from Volterra

Selci Gate

Medici Fortress of Volterra

Charming Alley in Italy

St. Francis Gate

Volterra Historic Centre and Panoramic Views

Piazza dei Priori, Volterra

Porta Fiorentina

View of Volterra's Roman Theatre and Baths

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