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Toscana (Tuscany)

About Toscana

Basic Information:

• Region: Toscana
• Region Center: Firenze
• Zona: Central Italy, on the Mediterranean Sea
• Provinces: 10 - Arezzo, Firenze, Grosseto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa-Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato, Siena
• Municipalities: 287
• Surface: 22 994 km ²
• Population: 3 734 355 (by 31/03/2010)
• Web site: Official Web Site

 

Everybody will let you know that Toscana is one of the most beautiful regions of Italy, rich of history, culture and many beautiful places to see. Surely you could have one entire holiday and the time will not be enough. And the landscapes that offers Toscana everywhere are simple unforgettable and unique.

Tuscany offers its visitors the great art cities such as Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Siena. Small historic towns like Volterra, San Gimignano, Pienza and Cortona alternate with beautiful natural scenery from Chianti to the Riviera della Versilia, to the spas of Montecatini, Chianciano Terme, Saturnia.

Due to its history and its strong cultural and linguistic unit Toscana is also one of the Italian regions with the oldest and defined identity. The name is ancient and derives from Greek and Latin dall'etnonimo used to define the land inhabited by the Etruscans, "Etruria", then evolved into "Tuscia" and then "Tuscany". Even today the borders of Tuscany, in principle, correspond to those ancient Etruria, which included parts of present regions of Lazio and Umbria to the Tiber.

Having a central position in Italy Toscana is bordered on the north-west with Liguria to the north with the Emilia-Romagna, on the east by the Marche and Umbria, on the south by Lazio. On the west part of Toscana you will find many of its beautiful beaches.

The regional capital of Toscana is Firenze (Florence), at about 370,580 inhabitants and it is the main fulcrum historical, artistic, economic and administrative center. The other provincial capitals are: Arezzo, Grosseto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato, Siena.

In the territory of Toscana are included also the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, in addition to a small enclave located within the boundaries of the Emilia-Romagna, which are located in some localities of the town of Badia Tedalda.

 

What to see in Toscana?

Choice the places to see in Toscana here or from the menu on the left:

• Firenze
• Pisa
• San Gimignano
• Volterra
• Arezzo
• Grosseto
• Livorno
• Lucca
• Massa-Carrara
• Pistoia
• Prato
• Siena
• Terricciola

 

How to go to Toscana?

Toscana is very easy reachable by Airplane, Train, Bus, Car, Ship or Boat.

For more information take a look at the main city you would like to visit.

 

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Etruscan Acropolis

About Etruscan Acropolis

Etruscan Acropolis in Volterra is a vast area in Piano di Castello where you can read through the various layers of the birth and development of the city from the prehistory to the fifteenth century. It appears visible the foundations of two buildings identified as temples A and B separated by a road intertemplare that surrounds and defines in part the place of worship.

Remains of houses of the Hellenistic period, a complex system of tanks, including the so-called swimming pools, streets and medieval towers of foundations resting on the oldest, the endless landscape that runs from the Apennines to the Tirreno Sea makes this place one of the most interesting and enjoyable city​​.

In 1987 it resumed the excavation of the Acropolis under the direction of Prof. Volterra Marisa Bonamici that, together with the excavation of Doro Levi (1926) and Mauro Cristofani (1967-1972) have greatly enriched the stratigraphic sequence and structural site.

 

Opening Hours

From 2 November to 15 March: 10:00 to 16:00 - Saturday, Sunday and holidays (except 25/12 and 01/01)

From 16 March to 1 November: 10:30 to 17:30 - every day

The ticket is valid also for the Roman Theater.

 

Address

Parco Archeologico 'E. Fiumi'

56048 Volterra (PI)

Tel: 345 60 26 270

 

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Terricciola

"The main street of the castle, winding but flat is surrounded by good and comfortable houses to alternate humble houses. In high table-land, which is approached by two steps, sits the 'Arcipretura embellished with modern restorations. At the end of the castle is a large square destined to public games, adjoining it an oratory or brotherhood. a small chapel is also found at opposite end of the castle and out of it a more grandiose, which was built in 1729 and restored in 1815 ."

 

About Terricciola

Basic Information:

• Village: Terricciola
• Fractions: Selvatelle, Morrona, Soiana, Soianella, La Chientina, La Rosa
• Region: Toscana
• Province: Pisa
• Zona: Central Italy
• Coordinates: 43°31′32″N 10°40′51″E
• Surface: 43 km²
• Population: 4 556 (by 31/12/2010)
• Patron Saint: San Donato
• Saint Day: 7 August
• Web site: Official Web Site

 

Terricciola is a small village in Toscana with 3 wings picturesque situated on the top of the hills of Toscana in an area famous like Valdera on the Path of Vine.

Terricciola lies at the confluence of the Valleys Era, Cascina and small river Sterza.

 

A little history of Terricciola

Terricciola is an ancient small village of the Etruscan origin, as documented by the discovery of settlements in the villages of Morrona and Soiana, where you can find Hellenistic necropolis with tombs and underground rooms.

Originally Terricciola was dotted by towers for defense, where the name of village Terricciola came from, in Latin "turris". Terricciola had a significant role in the territories under the Bishop of Volterra during the twelfth century. Terricciola often was a point of conflict in the wars between Pisa and Florence, in 1284 the population of Terricciola swore allegiance to the Republic of Florence. But in 1496 the city of Pisa took control of Terricciola again.

The plebiscite of 1860 for the annexation of Tuscany to Sardinia the "yes" received not the majority of claimants (425 of total 1063), a sign of opposition to the annexation.

 

What to see in Terricciola?

Churches and Sanctuary

• Church of San Donato in Terricciola
• Abbey and Church of Santa Maria in Morrona
• Church of San Bartolomeo in Casanova
• Santuary of Immacolata Concezione
• Church of San Bartolomeo in Morrona
• Church of San Martino in Selvatelle
• Church of Sant'Andrea in Soiana
• Antic Church Pieve in Pitti

 

The Villas

• Villa Gherardi Del Testa
• Villa Cempini Meazzoli
• Villa di Montemurlo

 

Events and Feasts in Terricciola

Being on the Street of Wine in Toscana and in one of most visited area in Italy helped to turn Terricciola into a place of many Events and Feasts.

Most significant for the village are the Feast of Wine and the Feast of Strawberry.

 

How to go to Terricciola?

Terricciola is located in a place where you can get a connection from the main city in Toscana. Check first how to reach these city:

• Firenze
• Pisa

Once being to Firenze or Pisa you can get a taxi to reach Terricciola or a bus from Pontedera or Ponsacco.

 

• By Car

The better way to go to Terricciola is by car and to enjoy all the nice landscapes and places.

 

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The Roman Theater of Volterra

About the Roman Theater

The Roman Theater in Volterra was unearthed in the fifties from archaeological excavations in the town of Vallebuona E. Fiumi.

The monument is dated to the late I-st century BC and its construction was financed by the wealthy family of Volterra Caecina. The theater was partially excavated in the natural slope of an elevation, in analogy to the Greek theater. At the end of the third century, the theater was abandoned in the vicinity of the stage was installed a thermal plant. In the medieval city walls encompass the closing wall of the upper part of the steps.

The remains of ancient buildings are currently within the archaeological visit. It is accessible from the upper region just outside Porta Fiorentina and is used (although rarely) in the summer for theater.

Roman Theater Volterra held an Annual International Festival artistically directed by Simone Migliorini, each year are also awarded "Ombra della Sera" prizes to the most important people of the spectacle.

 

Opening Hours

From 2 November to 15 March: 10:00 to 16:00 - Saturday, Sunday and holidays (except 25/12 and 01/01)

From 16 March to 1 November: 10:30 to 17:30 - every day

The ticket is valid also for the Etruscan acropolis.

 

Address

Piazza Caduti Martiri dei Lager Nazisti

56048 Volterra (PI)

Tel: 345 60 26 270

 

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