Italy Travel: Volterra Etruscan Tuscany

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Updated: 22-Feb-09
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Tuscany is an ancient land where the Etruscan civilization settled 3000 years ago. Ancient Greek and Ancient Rome learned much from the mysterious Etruscans in Tuscany. Close to San Gimignano, west of Siena and southwest of Florence, well known Tuscan spots, Volterra boasts the oldest Palazzo in Tuscany, older than Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, the Palazzo Priori is a fine example of architecture from the high middle ages. Volterra is one of Tuscany's most interesting travel Italy locations, Brought to you by Web Vision Italy, Italy travel with the Italian Broadcasting Company to Volterra, 2 hours outside Florence, and one of the best kept secrets in Tuscany.