The current appearance is the result of multiple renovations made over the centuries, to adapt the original stronghold (11th -12th centuries) to the evolution of military technology, culminating with the introduction of firearms in the 15th century.
In that period the imposing polygonal walls were built. Around the fortress, a fortified village was also built whose walls still show the remains of the two main entrances: Porta Volterrana and Porta San Rocco.
Inside the fortress is a mighty guard tower and three large buildings leaning on the walls that overlook a courtyard.
Excavations has unearthed pottery, arrowheads, fragments of glass and a sword, now displayed at the Permanent Exhibition in Pomarance.
A 360° view from the Sillana fortress overlooks most of Tuscany.
Opening time
Easter and Easter Monday: guided tours h. 10:00 – 11:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:00 – 17:00
29 April to 28 May: Saturday and Sunday guided tours 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
25 April and 1 May: Guided tours 10:00 – 11:00 – 12:00 / 15:00 – 16:00 – 17:00 – 18:00
1 June to 30 September: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays guided tours 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tickets
€5.00 full price, €4.00 reduced (under 14)
free for residents and disabled
Combined ticket Bicocchi House + Sillana Fortress € 5,00
Info and reservations
0588.86099
Tourist Consortium Volterra
info@volterratur.it
www.volterratur.it