Piazza dei Priori
Piazza dei Priori features on the Gingerguide audio walk through San Gimignano & Volterra. Give it roughly ~60 min: enough to look, hear a two to three minute story on the spot, and ask the AI guide whatever the story leaves open.
- Type square
- Suggested visit ~60 min
- San Gimignano & Volterra San Gimignano & Volterra guide
About Piazza dei Priori
Piazza dei Priori, the medieval main square of Volterra, with the Palazzo dei Priori of 1208 to 1257, one of the oldest town halls in Tuscany, its front covered with coats of arms.
The Palazzo dei Priori was begun in 1208 and finished by 1257, all in stone, and its front is covered with the arms of the Florentine officials who governed the town. Inside, the council hall has a large fresco of the Annunciation of the late fourteenth century, and the tower gives a wide view. Facing it stands the Palazzo Pretorio with its tower.
The square is free at all times. The Palazzo dei Priori needs a ticket; from November it closes on Tuesdays and earlier on weekdays. The council hall can be closed for meetings.
Did you know? The Palazzo dei Priori in Volterra was begun in 1208 and finished by 1257, and it is one of the oldest surviving town halls in Tuscany.
How long is a visit to Piazza dei Priori?
Set aside roughly ~60 min for Piazza dei Priori. That covers a good look and the narrated story, and because you set the pace you can always stay on.
Is Piazza dei Priori worth your time?
Piazza dei Priori is among the 13 narrated highlights the Gingerguide team chose for San Gimignano & Volterra, so it is worth a look. Hear the story for the context, then ask the AI guide for anything more.
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