Francesco Capriani (also known as Francesco da Volterra) (born in Volterra 1535, died in Rome 1594) Italian architect. Diana Scultori (also known as Diana Mantovana or Diana Volterra, born in Mantua 1547, died in...
Carrie DaVia (UDM School of Architecture program summer 2008) “The entire Volterra trip was an amazing experience. Being able to see firsthand how a true city/community operates, interacting with residents and artisans in their...
Daniele Ricciarelli ( born c. 1509 in Volterra – died 4 April 1566) was an Italian mannerist painter and sculptor, known also as Daniele da Volterra. Much of the fascination of his career resides...
Mattia Malone (UDM School of Architecture program summer 2011) “Here I am in Volterra, Tuscany; a city 2000 years old, where the Etruscan civilization once flourished. Every morning, I enjoy the view of the...
Baldassare Franceschini (known also as “Il Volterrano”, born 1611 in Volterra, died 1690) was a son of the alabaster sculptor. He attended a well-known Florentine school headed by a mannerist painter, and therefore his...
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A view from the top floor student rooms towards the center of Volterra.