palazzo viti

fairbairn

Palazzo Viti in Volterra Tuscany Italy was an unexpected gem. The Viti Family still live there but have opened about 7 rooms to the public. The family made 'extreme' wealth from selling alabaster carvings in USA, Asia and South America. It is full of 'stuff'. Very interesting. Well worth a visit.

littlemissmoppet

A most interesting Palazzo still occupied by the family which gives a very personal touch, lots of curious artefacts from the days when the family were involved in the alabaster trade. Not sure why this beautiful place was not mentioned in my guidebook but I really recommend a visit.

fromtex

It was such a privilege to be allowed to visit the Palazzo Viti. The family lives here and are so kind to share their family history with us. Unusual indian connection. A Joy to visit. Yes, I would go again.

48thAnniversary

As over the top this palace is there were wonderful personal touches of family pictures placed around the 12 rooms we visited. Amazingly the family still lives in there in another section of the palace!! A family member actually sells you a ticket, a sweet older Signora Viti, mother of 3 & grandmother of 7!!! Was taken with the stenciling that looked like wallpaper and with the story of ? Viti and his trips to the USA, his desire and drive.

AAandARTravellers

It is not very commong to be able to visit inside palaces that are in medieval villages, so we are glad we had this opportunity. It was only Euro 5 each, and it is a small beautiful palace with many fine pieces of furniture and artefacts. The current owner lives in part of it and is there to give you history of his home. Volterra is a beautiful medieval village and this palace adds to the interest in visiting.

rancestoddard

Senior Viti himself sells tickets at the door he continues to live in a part of the palazzo. Finely furnished rooms, lots of history. very nice. About 45 minutes to go through. WHATEVER YOU DO...do not forget to go into the basement cantina and walk through the Roman cisterna. Thousands of years old.

stroopwafel66

Wonderful, that the family who currently lives here, shares their 500+ year history and family ventures with everyone. Highly recommended!

RobsterD

As with many others, this wasn't in our guide book and therefore not on out places to visit, however, after a brief walk after lunch we found it. It's a very beautiful family home, furnished and laid out like many of those in England, but with the personal touch of family photos that remind you that it's someone's home. Entry is €5 and includes complimentary wine tasting in the cellar below. Well worth a visit, along with Volterra's other interesting sights and museums. A few stairs to climb to get into the main part, each wasn't great for us with a small child - parked the buggy downstairs and carried her around.

CharlieRenfrewshire

There are 12rooms to visit all beautifully furnished and full of family photos, a really pleasant place to visit, especially if you don't want to visit a lot of museums!

Peter-Selby

Not mentioned in our guide book but turned out to be a real, hidden gem. Unlike the big palazzos of Florence, this is a lovely, small, town house with some fantastic rooms to view - and some great views of the surrounds.

683alexw

This palazzo was packed with amazing works of art (many oriental) and it was lovely to see the photographs and portraits of the family. Its a different side to Volterra that shouldnt be missed.

EdwardT646

What a gem! Beautiful rooms and friendly and helpful staff. From the outside who would think the inside could be so splendid? The wine tasting (a couple of glasses and some bites) was an added bonus - and all for only 5 euros! Brilliant - a must to visit.

343barbaras343

A small palace with many interesting artefacts/furniture/paintings which include family photos to draw you into the history of the place.It doesn't take long to see everything so you can appreciate it all.Something of interest for everyone and guides who speak very good English.Only complaint, as with many Italian places of interest, is there is not enough information about the place and artefacts.

Vanderlea

O dono do Palazzo é quem cuida do seu patrimônio e vende os ingressos para visitar este local maravilhoso, um prédio do período medieval, conservado com uma mobília mais atual, de uns 200 anos atrás.

Eddye74

Palazzo assolutamente da visitare. Direi intimo, a stretto contatto con la storia della famiglia Viti. La stanza della biblioteca è bellissima.