Palazzo dei Priori

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Palazzo dei Priori, Medieval palace museum in Volterra, Italy

The Palazzo dei Priori stands in Volterra's historic center, featuring a facade adorned with terracotta coats of arms from Florentine governors.

Built between 1208 and 1257 under Count Ildebrando Pannocchieschi's initiative, this structure represents the oldest communal building in Tuscany.

The palace museum displays significant artworks, including the Marriage at Cana by Donato Mascagni and a 1490 Crucifixion by Pier Francesco Fiorentino.

The palace continues to serve as municipal offices while maintaining accessibility for visitors, with over 56,000 people exploring its halls in 2021.

The palace gained international recognition when its interior spaces were used as filming locations for scenes in the Twilight saga's New Moon.

Location: Volterra

Inception: 2000

Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas

Phone: +39058886150

Website: https://comune.volterra.pi.it/Palazzo_dei_Priori

GPS coordinates: 43.40192,10.85961

Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:18

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