Here are the most important cultural events take place in Volterra.
In addition to its charming medieval streets and produce beautiful works in alabaster, Volterra has a strong cultural life, food and wine, as evidenced by the many events that are held with great success in Volterra every year.
Rievocazione medievale Volterra AD 1398
In the month of August in Volterra takes a great revival storic0, this year the festival reached its sixteenth edition will be held on 18 and 25 August and will be the main theme of the mysteries of religion and superstition. The city will also be graced by fiery steeds, brave knights, noble ladies, artisans and merchants, commoners and peasants, flag throwers and archers, musicians and jesters and as if by magic will revive the mysterious medieval Volterra. For more info you can visit the official website: http://www.volterra1398.it/
Volterra Jazz Festival
Every year in Volterra, in August held a free music festival in the most striking features of this medieval town, then listen to great artists in a unique and charming.
For more information please visit: http://www.volterra-jazz.net
Volterra Theatre
The company’s strength has been working to build a stable company within the prison of Volterra. Every year we put on shows very appreciated by the public. For more information please visit: http://www.volterrateatro.it
Cene Galeotte (Dinners in Prison)
The prison of Volterra each year opens its doors to the public for an unforgettable event of solidarity that will see its prisoners engaged in the preparation of eight dinners author made on a monthly basis. A unique event that never fails to arouse interest for its strong social and emotional. The winning formula remains the same: once past the doors of the historic prison housed in a Medici fortress, the audience will be welcomed with an aperitif consumed in the courtyard, in the space under the ancient walls. The chapel, however, will be transformed for the occasion into a dining room with lots of candles, waiters / prisoners impeccable service, sommelier and wine by the Fisar of Volterra. Dinner from a menu prepared entirely by the prisoners, accompanied by a renowned chef, different each time, which will provide a wealth of experience. For more info: http://www.cenegaleotte.it/
Volterra Gusto (gastronomic festival)
Every year in Volterra is an exhibition of local products market. in March will try Truffle Marzuolo and you can find several producers of oil, pecorino cheese and typical restaurants participating in the initiative. During the months of October and November there will be a trade show with white truffle stend and stalls around the city. For more info please visit: http://www.volterragusto.com
Roman Theatre Volterra Festival
In the splendid setting of the Roman theater of Volterra, in the months of July and August, is held under the artistic direction of Simon Domenico Migliorini, interactional The festival of the Roman Theatre. For more info: http://www.teatroromanovolterra.it
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