Volterra boasts more than three thousand years of history
and offers three important museums which are open everyday of the year.
The staff of the Hotel San Lino will be happy to provide you with:
The Guarnacci museum houses a rich collection of Etruscan artifacts enhanced by a prehistoric and Roman section. There are more than 600 Etruscan cinerary urns on display carved in alabaster, tufa and terracotta; a splendid collection of coins, ceramics, gold jewelry, sculptures, tools, votive statues, bronze figurines and so much more.
The Palazzo Minucci Solaini, a remarkable example of late 15th century Renaissance architecture, has housed the Art Gallery since 1982 and exhibits splendid and exceptional works of art such as the Deposition by Rosso Fiorentino, the polyptych by Taddeo di Bartolo and the Pietà by Francesco Neri. The collection is enriched by sculptures, Medieval ceramics, medals and coins.
The museum exhibits works of art from the cathedral and churches of the Diocese of Volterra; paintings, sculptures, ecclessiastical vestments and objects of worship.