Palazzo dei Priori, Medieval palace museum in Volterra, Italy
Palazzo dei Priori stands in Volterra's historic center, displaying terracotta coats of arms from Florentine governors across its front wall. The building now houses both municipal offices and a museum with historical collections.
Construction took place between 1208 and 1257 under Count Ildebrando Pannocchieschi's leadership. It became the oldest communal building in Tuscany.
The palace displays paintings by important artists from different periods. These works hung here throughout centuries and shaped how the interior looks today.
The building welcomes visitors while serving as a working administrative center. Access is straightforward and the layout makes it easy to navigate through the rooms.
Interior rooms were used for filming scenes in the movie New Moon from the Twilight saga. This film work brought the palace worldwide attention.
Location: Volterra
Inception: 2000
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Phone: +39058886150
Website: https://comune.volterra.pi.it/Palazzo_dei_Priori
GPS coordinates: 43.40186,10.85953
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53
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