Category: Reenactments and Nightlife

The city of Volterra offers a wealth of opportunities for sports enthusiasts. In our area, sporting activities are highly distinctive and encompass unusual and sometimes unique themes. This dynamic lifestyle, therefore, attracts local districts, curious tourists, and many industry professionals. Volterra's mission statement also includes the goal of moving competitive activity beyond the gilded confines of stadiums and gyms and into the city center, fostering greater accessibility and a more engaging spectacle. So, what are the sporting events with a more international flavor that are worth watching, or even attending? Here are a few.

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Our historical reenactments are numerous; even today they celebrate the most important moments that shaped our city's past and, combined with other local traditions and folklore, create unique and evocative spectacles.

Volterra it is an incredible concentration of natural, artistic and cultural beauties and It also boasts a very rich history. Today we discover some of the most famous historical reenactments in Volterra where you can relive past events through fabulous journeys back in time between reality and legend.

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The aperitif is a social phenomenon which has gained increasing importance over the last few years, becoming for many an indispensable ritual, an opportunity to have a quiet chat or catch your breath and relax at the end of a long day.

In the historic center of Volterra the aperitif is consumed from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, then resume after dinner with a greater influx from 11pm. The apericena is not very common, but many people indulge in the long aperitivo, where the meal is limited to just the appetizers.

The aperitivo lungo isn't the same as an apericena, as many might think, as there's no need to ask for extra appetizers or snacks that add to the price of drinks. If anything, the apericena can be considered a tasting, but instead of cocktails, quality wines and beers are served.

There are places where you can enjoy aperitivo until 8:00 PM, and others where, with hindsight, you can stay late into the night. For those working, studying, or simply enjoying a leisurely trip to Volterra, we recommend the best places to enjoy a drink.

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