San Martino

San Martino is a church in Volterra, Pisa, Tuscany. San Martino is situated nearby to the cemetery Cimitero di Roncolla, as well as near the peak Poggio Ridulfo.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Catholic
Description: church in Roncolla, Volterra

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Museo Etrusco Guarnacci and Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Saint Mary.

Museo Etrusco Guarnacci

Museum

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The Museo Etrusco Guarnacci is a public archeological museum located on Via Don Giovanni Minzoni #15 in Volterra, region of Tuscany, Italy. This was one of the first public museums in Italy, founded in 1761 by the aristocrat and abbott Mario Guarnacci. Museo Etrusco Guarnacci is situated 2½ km west of San Martino.

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 3 km west of San Martino.

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 3 km northwest of San Martino.