Chi è il patrono di Volterra?
Chi è il patrono di Volterra?
Volterra
| Volterra comune | |
|---|---|
| Cl. sismica | zona 3 (sismicità bassa) |
| Nome abitanti | volterrani (colto: volaterrani) |
| Patrono | san Giusto e san Clemente |
| Giorno festivo | 5 giugno |
Where is Volterra located?
- Volterra stands on a rocky hill some 1770 feet above the sea level, located between the rivers Bra and Cecina, and is surrounded by strong walls. The district is rich in alabaster, the working of which was an important industry of the city, and in mineral waters, such as those of S. Felice and the Moie, or salt springs.
What was Volterra called in ancient Rome?
- In the Etruscan period, Volterra, called Felathri by the Etruscans and Volaterrae by the Romans, was one of the most important cities in the Etruscan Confederation. From the period of the kings, it was at war with Rome.
What does volvolterra mean in Italian?
- Volterra (Italian pronunciation: [volˈtɛrra]) is a walled mountaintop town in the Tuscany region of Italy. Its history dates from before the 7th century BC and it has substantial structures from the Etruscan, Roman, and Medieval periods.
What is Volterra Saline - Pomarance?
- Volterra has a station on the Cecina-Volterra Railway, called "Volterra Saline – Pomarance" due to its position, in the frazione of Saline di Volterra.
