Volterra, Tuscany 56048

Location A stone's throw from Palazzo dei Priori is Palazzo Matteucci, with its splendid view of the Roman Theatre, the Era Valley and the bell tower of Palazzo dei Priori. Description The main façade has two rows of five windows on the first and second floors, while the third floor features a stone portal with the family crest in the centre. The current structure dates back to the 18th century with 19th-century renovations, but is characterised by older architecture and systems. The building, with its impressive entrance, is divided into an outdoor area, a ground floor currently used as a warehouse and storage space to be renovated, a first floor consisting of large halls with prestigious frescoed walls and ceilings, recently used as offices, and other medium-sized rooms. A stone staircase leads to a portion of the second and third floors, where there are other rooms also used as offices, other rooms and a mezzanine. On the third floor, there is a terrace offering magnificent views of the valley, the theatre and the roofs of the historic buildings opposite. Plans are available for conversion into luxury accommodation or residential property.