Volterra, Porta dell'Arco (4th-3rd centuries BC)
Volterra is a pretty city in the province of Pisa, not far from Florence, Siena and the coastal coast, particularly known for its Etruscan origins and for the numerous archaeological finds belonging to this era. Volterra is a very popular destination in Tuscany, both for its typical products and for its urban layout which recalls its Etruscan origins; you can still visit a good part of the city walls built in the 4th century BC and two of the access gates to the city, Porta Diana and Porta dell'Arco, as well as the old Acropolis which houses several buildings and the foundations of two ancient temples. There are also many traces of Roman rule that can still be visited, such as the fascinating Roman theatre, built on a hillside which naturally resembles the shape of an amphitheatre; brought to light only recently, around the 1950s, it is supposed to have been built around the first century BC. For further information on places to visit in Volterra, take a look at our dedicated article. Furthermore, Volterra has always been considered an illustrious point of reference for the extraction and processing of alabaster: a changeable, delicate, shiny and elegant material, with which to create artistic and artisanal works of exquisite manufacturing.
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Location: Volterra, Italy
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