Breakfast
Monday – Sunday
from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Launch
Wednesday – Monday
from 12:30 am to 2:30 pm
Dinner
Wednesday – Monday
from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
The quality and tradition of our dishes
The large but cozy Restaurant furnished with typical Tuscan colors such as terracotta and wood, is composed of three inner rooms seating from 80 to 200 people, and from a splendid outdoor terrace that overlooks the park, along the river. Here, in the warm summer period, several little tables placed around a fantastic central olive grove collect approximately 80 people, but without giving up the intimacy of a candlelight dinner for two.
Our cuisine is famous and quite popular, especially the highest quality meats cooked on a large wood-burning grill. All the dishes come from the Tuscan tradition with fish and game specialties. Among the exquisite offerings, you will find dishes prepared with wild boar, crostoni (large toasted bread slices), Volterra-style soup, and Livorno’s fish stew (by advance order), in addition to our famous sliced meats and Florentine beefsteak.
We’ve a wood-burning oven where they churn out pizzas on friday, saturday and sunday eavening!
Our well-supplied cellar offers a rich wine list and homemade sweets prepared by the skilled hands of our chefs will delight you and will conclude a memorable experience. The family hospitality that we reserve for the guests is the finishing touch on our dishes.
Receptions and Banquets
Questo è il luogo ideale per l’organizzazione di ricevimenti e banchetti: una cucina rinomata in tutto il mondo, una esperienza nell’allestimento di tutti i tipi di eventi consolidatasi in tanti anni di attività, una ampia e articolata disponibilità di spazi, una cornice ambientale di ineguagliabile suggestione costituiscono gli ingredienti del successo che ha coronato ogni evento realizzato al Ristorante Molino d’Era.
Weddings and Business Meetings
Volterra è da sempre una delle mete più ambite per celebrare il matrimonio e il Ristorante Molino d’Era è sin dalla sua nascita l’ambiente ideale per festeggiare.
Poi che sia un pranzo o una cena, un aperitivo o un coffee-break, offriamo la possibilità di avere delle soluzioni specifiche, adeguate alle diverse richieste della clientela sia per piccoli gruppi che per grandi meeting aziendali.
Tuscany is a wonderful region to discover. Savor the pristine nature of the Tuscan hills aboard an all-Italian icon like the Vespa Sprint!
Travel to discover the characteristic places of Volterra and Val di Cecina, visit the original Piaggio museum in Pontedera. Enjoy a unique experience! You can also take a ride with the E-Bike with assisted pedaling or traditional Mountain Bike inside the walls of the historic center or, if you love cycling, go hiking in the countryside of Volterra and discover the beautiful white roads of Volterrano!
Vespa Tour
Between the Hills
of Valdicecina
Bike rent
E – Bike
Mountain Bike
Val d’Elsa and Val di Cecina are two enchanting areas of Tuscany to visit. Hotel Molino D’Era is an excellent logistic base for adventure lovers.
From our Hotel Molino D’Era you you can reach Volterra in 15 minutes on car.
Volterra is a wonderful city, a winner in monuments, museums and interesting buildings from the historical-artistic point of view: it is a perfect meeting of different historical periods, from the Etruscan origins to the Middle Ages to get to the Renaissance that alters the thirteenth century structure leaving as a testimony the grandiose palaces in the center.
In addition to the historical beauties, Volterra is famous for the alabaster, white and luxurious material used for furnishing and for creating elegant objects for the home.
The alabaster workmanship is one of the oldest crafts that boasts a noble tradition; a high-level artisan activity that exports works of art to the world with its many laboratories. In this regard, discover also the historical shops: we have some advice for you! For the visit of the city, we illustrate a fast and immediate itinerary, reachable for those who want even without motorized vehicles. Below we list the unmissable stages according to us. A top ten!
Le Balze
The Balze are one of the most fascinating and disturbing places in the Volterrano, from the top of this huge chasm you can admire an exceptional panorama in the background of which, on the clearest days, the view extends to the sea.
ApprofondisciNecropolis Of The Gate
At the edge of the city you can visit two incredible Etruscan hypogea, forgotten as they are fascinating. A precious piece of Volterra history for the most macabre tourism lovers.
ApprofondisciBaptistery
The façade with alternating white and green marble bands strikes as soon as you enter Piazza San Giovanni. Its octagonal interior is suggestive with a strongly medieval appeal.
ApprofondisciRoman theatre
Immediately outside the current Porta Fiorentina excavations conducted
in the 1950s by Enrico Fiumi have brought to light a theatrical building of the imperial age, one of the most beautiful and best preserved in Italy.
Porta all'Arco
The Porta all'Arco is the most famous architectural monument of the Etruscan Volterra, present in all books of European history. Famous for its stone arch, decorated on the external façade by three sculptures in the shape of a human head.
ApprofondisciPalazzo Incontri Viti
Palazzo Viti is one of the most beautiful private residences in Italy. Everything remained as the kings, the princes who were hosted there, saw it over the centuries. Worthy and photogenic.
ApprofondisciViews Along The Walls
The historic center of Volterra is gathered from a long Etruscan and medieval city wall. From the walls it is possible to observe the beautiful valleys over the surrounding countryside. Dream visions and sunsets from UNESCO heritage.
Guarnacci Museum
The Guarnacci Etruscan Museum is one of the main and oldest Etruscan museums in Italy. Founded in 1731 by the Municipality of Volterra, its collection increased in the following decades until the great donation of the collection of Monsignor Mario Guarnacci to which it is now dedicated.
ApprofondisciEtruscan Acropolis
The Acropolis excavations have brought to light a neighborhood dedicated to religious activities: starting from the 6th century. a.C., in this area arose religious buildings and service areas
connected to them, such as warehouses and religious quarters.
Palazzo dei Priori
The Palazzo dei Priori is one of the oldest medieval buildings in Volterra and is located in the splendid Piazza dei Priori. The first municipal building in Tuscany is the first good before the final construction of the Palazzo della Signoria in Florence.
Approfondisci
The vast territory surrounding the historical hilltop town of Volterra is endowed with a unique picturesque landscape enhanced by undulating hills.
In the Spring the land explodes with colour and aromas! The hills dotted with olive groves and cypress trees become a lush green against a backdrop of a bright blue sky, the air is filled with the fragrance of wild flowers and the sun shines all day long.
Volterra awakens from a wintery slumber and offers an array of cultural events and festivals many of which are unique to this area.
March
Volterra Gusto
Food Fair
Marzuolo Truffles
March - June
Exploring
the alabaster
workshops
March - June
April
Rally
Ronde
Liburna
May
The tradition
of eating Tripe
on the 1st May
May
Car Race
from Saline
to Volterra
June
Ludus Balistris
Medieval Crossbow
Tournament
June
Medieval
Tug of War
Competition
June
Volterra
Mystery and Fantasy
Festival
Download App Volterra
Planning your trip should be simple and fun with Volterra App for Android and iOS. It’s free! A ready at hand guide on your mobile, with useful suggestions and information on what to do, what to see, where to eat, showing you the route to reach the various locations and attractions, based on where you are at the moment.
Events in our city
Organize your trip! In addition to knowing the history of our city, discover all the events of the city of volterra. There are so many entertainments that are waiting for you, for couples and families as well!
Calendar of Events
The Summer months are certainly the best to spend some time in one of the most inspiring areas of Tuscany.
A haven of unestimable worth and value, the historical hilltop town of Volterra and its surrounding countryside has attracted more and more visitors from every corner of the world especially over the last twenty years.
Volterra, surrounded by magnificent countryside, is a dynamic town with plenty to see and plenty to do.
A haven of art, architecture, history, distinct local traditions, exhibitions, events and entertainment – all attracting a large audience.
July
Andrea
Bocelli
in Concert
July - September
Exploring
the Alabaster
Workshops
July - August
International Theatre
Festival held in
the Roman Theatre
August
Volterra
Jazz
Festival
August
Swimming in
the river at
Masso delle Fanciulle
August
Medieval
Festival
Volterra AD 1398
September
Medieval
Flag Throwing
Tournament
September
The Red Night,
Art and cultural
events
Download App Volterra
Planning your trip should be simple and fun with Volterra App for Android and iOS. It’s free! A ready at hand guide on your mobile, with useful suggestions and information on what to do, what to see, where to eat, showing you the route to reach the various locations and attractions, based on where you are at the moment.
Events in our city
Organize your trip! In addition to knowing the history of our city, discover all the events of the city of volterra. There are so many entertainments that are waiting for you, for couples and families as well!
Calendar of Events
Any time of the year is a good time to come and stay in Volterra. No matter how often you have come here there is always something new to discover on any level whether it be art, culture, food and wine, the countryside or the panoramic views.
Autumn is a particularly beautiful season for the sunlight bathes the countryside in a golden hue and everyone is much more relaxed after the busy high season.
A good reason to book a weekend getaway to explore the local villages and towns, the undulating hills and enjoy the excellent cuisine and fine wines.
There are fewer events in Volterra as compared to the summer months for this is the time of year when Volterra dedicates more time to art, culture and well being.
Volterra is so enchanting and captivating!
September - December
October
Feast of San Luca
patron saint of
the alabaster artisans
October
Month
dedicated to
Cultural Events
November
Volterra Gusto
Food Fair
White Truffles
November
Volterra
San Gimignano
Marathon
December
Christmas Lights
and Christmas
Markets
Download App Volterra
Planning your trip should be simple and fun with Volterra App for Android and iOS. It’s free! A ready at hand guide on your mobile, with useful suggestions and information on what to do, what to see, where to eat, showing you the route to reach the various locations and attractions, based on where you are at the moment.
Eventi in città
Organize your trip! In addition to knowing the history of our city, discover all the events of the city of volterra. There are so many entertainments that are waiting for you, for couples and families as well!
Calendar of Events
Winter can be rather cold and chilly in Volterra especially when the strong northerly winds bluster through and yet when the sun shines it can be really rather pleasant.
It rarely snows but when it does it creates an astoundingly magical aura both in town and the surrounding countryside enhanced by a veil of white.
Winter is an explicit invitation to experience Tuscany in a completely different light, a favourable time to enjoy seasonal culinary delights, to take pleasure in and pay homage to the subdued wintry landscape.
It is during the quiet cold season with fewer visitors that Volterra reveals its true identity and authentic integrity and provides an opening to venture into the everyday life of the local inhabitants as you have a drink in the bars and take part in local events.
December
New Year’s Eve
celebrations in
the Piazza dei Priori
December - March
Exploring
the Alabaster
Workshops
December - March
Urbex, Visiting
Abandoned
Places
February
A Walk
in the
Snow
February
Dinners and lunches
at Molino d'Era
restaurant
Download App Volterra
Planning your trip should be simple and fun with Volterra App for Android and iOS. It’s free! A ready at hand guide on your mobile, with useful suggestions and information on what to do, what to see, where to eat, showing you the route to reach the various locations and attractions, based on where you are at the moment.
Events in our city
Organize your trip! In addition to knowing the history of our city, discover all the events of the city of volterra. There are so many entertainments that are waiting for you, for couples and families as well!
Calendar of Events
Every season is good to visit our territory, the most famous Tuscan hill area of the world is full of picturesque landscapes and beautiful cities of art.
Our sceneries are postcard-like: vineyards, flowering trees, green meadows and cypress trees that give shade to old stone-made houses. A real show! Without forgetting that the hills of Val d’Era and Val di Cecina, like the foreigners who fell in love and visit it assiduously, are used to call it, they offer medieval villages, ancient manors and fairytale abbeys.
Volterra and our Hotel is at the center of everything. From here you can easily reach any destination!
9 km
Volterra
Surrounded by two defensive walls, one Etruscan and the other medieval, it is one of the most important centers of Tuscany for its monuments that bear witness to 3000 years of civilization and for the artisan processing of alabaster. Volterra is not yet touched by the
stress of contemporary life and the visitors who come to visit it have the immediate impression of entering the past.
23 km
San Gimignano
Arriving from anywhere, its numerous medieval towers are clearly visible, even today there are thirteen, it is said that in the fourteenth century there were 72 towers, at least one for each wealthy family. Amazement continues when you pass one of the city gates and walk along the silent streets flanked by ancient buildings.
40 km
Cecina
A few kilometers away from our hotel it is possible to reach the so-called "sea of Volterra" from Vada, passing through Bibbona and Cecina. Do not miss the vast coastal pine forests and the beautiful free beaches. For those who want to have fun, Cecina has a water park full of interesting games.
50 km
Siena
Siena has always attracted many tourists for its splendid monuments and for its numerous masterpieces to be visited in museums. Famous for the most awaited event from the Sienese districts, the "Palio", a tradition begun in 1644 and never interrupted, takes place twice a year on 2 July and 16 August and is a real challenge between horses andjockeys of enemy regions.
64 km
Pisa
Famous and ancient maritime republic, it is located a few kilometers from the Tyrrhenian coast and extends along the banks of the Arno river. Famous for the "Leaning Tower", a monument discussed and known as one of the seven wonders of the world. Capital of the province of Tuscany and archiepiscopal see, today it is above all a university town.
72 km
Firenze
This city is rich in monuments, historic buildings, galleries and museums, it expresses all the splendor of its ancient civilization. Its world famous walk along the monuments, up to the wonderful Ponte Vecchio is lined with very characteristic goldsmith shops. Florence is
the economic center of the whole of Tuscany and is its capital.
80 km
Lucca
Lucca is enclosed in its large sixteenth-century walls, built to defend the city, which feared the expansionist thrusts of the Medici policy. The walls are interrupted by 11 bulwarks and three access doors. Today it is possible to take long walks on the walls passing by the
tree-lined avenue; they offer interesting views of the city.
The ancient art of alabaster carving is an intrinsic artistic craft which only belongs to the historical hilltop town of Volterra.
Volterra abounds in workshops and shops that have been displaying alabaster artifacts for decades.
Exploring the alabaster workshops is an extremely interesting experience not only for visitors but also for the local inhabitants who often go in to browse and chat with the artisans. The master craftsmen will enthusiastically tell you about the history, the working techniques and even add some anecdotes
concerning the alabaster craft.
You can explore the alabaster workshops anytime of the year- all you need to know is where to go!
Bottega n.1
Explore the
most interesting
alabaster workshops
Bottega n.2
The radiance of white,
the stone of light.
Bottega n.3
High quality
artifacts
made in Italy!
Bottega n. 4
The traditions of
the craft in the
past and in the present
Bottega n.5
Explore, browse and touch!
Take our fond memories
away with you.
Would you like to know the names of the artisans and the GPS location of these workshops?
These and many others…
The Filettro farmhouse can offer you an itinerary of the most interesting alabaster workshops to visit in Volterra and save you the effort of having to look them up!
Would you like to have an experience carving the alabaster stone?
On request and by appointment only, the Filettro farmhouse can offer you a unique experience and arrange an alabaster workshop for you either individually or for a small group with one of our highly skilled
mastercraftsmen.
If you come to stay on the farm in Spring or Autumn we can offer a variety of compelling pursuits exclusively for you.
Alabaster is known as the Stone of Light endowed with plasticity, an experience to try out at any age.
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