Archaeological Area of the Acropolis of Volterra
The evocative archaeological area of the Acropolis lies within the Parco Fiumi, the city's main green space, on the highest plateau, close to the Medicean fortress. Excavations carried out at this site have uncovered the remains of the main sanctuary complex of the ancient Etruscan city, dating back to the mid-7th century BC.
The buildings visible today date back to the construction of two large temples erected between the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC, surrounded by sacred enclosures equipped with large cisterns for water collection, smaller cult structures, and service areas functional to the life of the Sanctuary.
During Roman times, the sanctuary continued to serve as a sacred place, while the area was also designated for the creation of a water collection system for the city. Among these works stands the large Roman Cistern, built during the Augustan period, used as a reservoir and water supply for the lower city districts.
Opening hours
| from March 10th to June 14th | Visiting hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | 10.00-17.00 |
| from June 15th to August 15th | Visiting hours |
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| Everyday | 10.00-13.00 / 15.00-21.00 |
| from August 16th to November 2nd | Visiting hours |
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| Everyday | 10.00-17.00 |
| from November 3rd to March 9th | to March 9th Visiting hours |
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| Everyday | Open by reservation |
Prices
| Single ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Full price | € 10,00 |
| Concession | € 8,00 |
| Groups | € 6,00 |
Volterra Card
Valid for 72h
With this cumulative ticket, it is possible to access all the museums in the Volterra Museums circuit (Civic Art Gallery, Guarnacci Etruscan Museum, Alabaster Ecomuseum, Palace of the Priors, Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art, Roman Theatre and Etruscan Acropolis).
| Ticket | Price | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Full price | € 23,00 | |
| Standard concession | € 18,00 | Young people (ages 6–25), over 65s, university students, Touring Club or FAI members |
| Family concession | € 32,00 | Young people (ages 6–18) accompanied by one or two adults, up to a maximum of 5 peopl |
| Group concession | € 12,00 | Groups of visitors (minimum 10 people) |
| School concession | € 6,00 | Students on school trips accompanied by teachers (teachers free of charge) |
Free admission:children up to 6 years of age, residents of the Municipality of Volterra, local students, people with disabilities and their companions, tour guides, journalists, teachers accompanying school groups, ICOM members.
