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Volterra: From the Romans to the Present Day

Continue learning about Volterra’s captivating history, and you’ll understand why blocks of marble from the town’s ancient Roman ruins can be found in many of its medieval structures—including the town’s...

The Lone Beauty of the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore

This venerable old abbey rises up from a startling, awe-inspiring landscape of mountains, pale clay, and dark green cypress trees. Although its location may seem remote, the abbey makes for...

Luca Signorelli’s Annunciation in Volterra

Luca Signorelli was one of the best painters of the Renaissance, and his Annunciation in the ancient town of Volterra is one of his best paintings. Learn why Signorelli was...

Cortona: Troy’s Mother and Rome’s Grandmother

Find out why locals call this quiet hillside town “the mother of Troy and the grandmother of Rome.” Although the story is mostly based in myth and legend, it’s a...