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Medici Fortress of Volterra

Medici Fortress of Volterra

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Medici Fortress of Volterra

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Location: Volterra, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

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Karsten S.

July 29, 2019

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The old Medici fortress of Volterra, Fortezza Medicea, is now a prison for criminals. Those who were sentenced to at least 7 years, so quite "heavy boys". So it may be surprising at first that there are held in the winter months on 6 to 8 appointments for guests ceremonial dinners. These meals are conducted by the inmates under the direction of renowned external chefs and great internal chefs.

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Andrea__dt

December 30, 2023

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Place of historical, cultural, architectural and tourist interest
Part of the structure is converted into a place of confinement

Rampa di Castello, 4, 56048 Volterra PI
lafortezzadivolterra.it
058889111

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Dona&Leo

February 18, 2023

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The fortress is a medium security prison.

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