Persignano

Persignano is a locality in Volterra, Pisa, Tuscany. Persignano is situated nearby to the hamlet San Cipriano, as well as near Montebradoni.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Saint Mary and Roman Theatre at Volterra.

Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Saint Mary

Church

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Volterra Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Volterra, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is the seat of the bishop of Volterra. Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Saint Mary is situated 4 km southeast of Persignano.

Roman Theatre at Volterra

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The Roman theatre of Volterra was uncovered in the 1950s, during archaeological excavations of the ancient Roman city conducted by Enrico Fiumi. 19th-century guide to the city mentions efforts in 1817 by the commune to start excavating what was considered a luxurious amphitheater at this site. Roman Theatre at Volterra is situated 4 km southeast of Persignano.

Abbey of Sts. Justin and Clement

Church

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The Abbey of the Holy Savior and of Sts. Justin and Clement, also known as the Camaldolese Abbey of St. Justin, is a former Italian monastery in the city of Volterra, Pisa, which was founded in the 11th century.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Montebradoni and Villamagna.

Montebradoni

Hamlet

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Montebradoni is a hamlet, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Persignano.

Villamagna

Hamlet

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Villamagna is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Volterra, province of Pisa. At the time of the 2001 census its population was 220. Villamagna is about 60 km from Pisa and 15 km from Volterra. Villamagna is situated 6 km north of Persignano.