Roman Theatre of Volterra
The Roman Theatre of Volterra is one of the most evocative sites in the city. Dating back to the early imperial age, it was built at the request of two members of the influential Caecina family.
The cavea, arranged in a semicircle, is set against the slope of the hill and could accommodate approximately 3,500 spectators, as evidenced by its impressive dimensions (60 meters in diameter and 24 steps). The scaena, which marked the structure towards the valley, consisted of a large wall with openings and exedras, framed by columns arranged on two levels.
Behind the scaena, the three remaining arms of a portico are still visible, built in several stages: the oldest part, contemporary with the theatre, corresponds to the rear side of the stage; later, during the Claudian period (41-54 AD), the eastern and western arms were completed.
Between the mid-3rd and 4th centuries AD, a large thermal complex was built at the center of the portico, of which the lower part of the walls and some valuable mosaics have been preserved.
Piazza Caduti nei Lager Nazisti - Volterra (PI)
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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.
