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Roman Theatre of Volterra

Volterra, Italy

History

The excavated remains of a first-century BC theatre below the medieval walls of Volterra, with the ruins of later baths behind the stage. The Via Lungo le Mura gives a free view down into it.

Nearest town
Volterra, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
43.4033, 10.8612

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Camping Le BalzeCampsite
    1 km from Roman Theatre of Volterra
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Area Camper del Comune di PomaranceMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Roman Theatre of Volterra · 18 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Boschetto di PiemmaCampsite
    17 km from Roman Theatre of Volterra
    TentsCaravansElectricityDogs allowed
  • Agricampeggio Poggio ai PiniCampsite
    23 km from Roman Theatre of Volterra
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricity
  • Agricampeggio La Serra del PinoMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Roman Theatre of Volterra · 8 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • Agricampeggio YuptalaCampsite
    24 km from Roman Theatre of Volterra
    CaravansMotorhomesToiletsDogs allowed

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Roman Theatre of Volterra?

Roman Theatre of Volterra is in Volterra, Italy, at GPS 43.4033, 10.8612. It is about 16 km from San Gimignano.

Can you camp near Roman Theatre of Volterra?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Docciola Volterra, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

What is there to see near Roman Theatre of Volterra?

Places worth a stop nearby: San Gimignano (16 km), Bolgheri cypress avenue (29 km), Walls of Monteriggioni (29 km) and Badia a Passignano (36 km).

When is the best time to visit Roman Theatre of Volterra?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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