Balze Cliffs

Dramatic part of history

Volterra’s famous eroded cliffs are located some two thousand meters west of the central square. The natural erosion of sand and clay is even more dramatic considering the ancient and modern alabaster...

There are many special places of interest to visit in Volterra but this is one of them

The views of the surrounding countryside from these cliff tops is spectacular and breathtaking and well worth visiting whilst in Volterra

Typical views of Toscana

Excellent views of the Tuscan country side. you can't go wrong in this place. It is beautiful everywhere you look, even if it's raining.

Difficult to get a view of the cliffs

The cliffs have been fenced off, and it is difficult to get an overview. Better look at them from a distance.

Necropolis Volterra

Original Text

Balce is a place known to every local resident. It is here, in the middle of the 18th century, the first ethrusian graves were found, about 40 urns of tufa. From this local stone even toro ...