Palace of the Priors
The Palace of the Priors of Volterra is the oldest public palace in Tuscany and dominates the main square of Volterra, which still today forms the heart of the city, framed by beautiful medieval buildings.
Built starting from 1208, at the will of the Municipality of Volterra, it has since been the seat of the city's main rulers and the most important municipal offices. The façade is characterised by numerous bifore windows and the presence of many coats of arms of the captains who ruled the city. Many of these are in glazed ceramics, produced at the end of the 15th century by the Della Robbia family's workshop.
Overlooking the imposing building is a tall tower, now open to the public, from which a splendid panoramic view can be enjoyed.
The Sala del Consiglio, on the first floor of the palace, is decorated on the main wall with a late 14th-century fresco depicting the Annunciation, while the walls are painted with the coats of arms of the main Volterran families and castles.
The upper floors are now dedicated to hosting temporary exhibitions.
Opening hours
| from March 10th to November 2nd | Visiting hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | 10.00-18.30 |
| from November 3rd to March 9th | Visiting hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday | 10.00-16.00 |
| Saturday and Sunday | 10.00-18.30 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
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.
