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Caffè dei Fornelli
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( www.caffedeifornelli.it ; Piazza dei Fornelli 3-4; 9am-late, closed Thu in winter) The city's bohemi-
an set congregates here, drawn by genial host Carlo Bigazzi, cheap house wine (€1.50 per
glass), live jazz, poetry readings and exhibitions. Though the cafe's interior is pleasant,
the most sought-after tables are on the streetside terrace.

CAFE, BAR

Shopping
For information about artisans in Volterra, see www.arteinbottegavolterra.it .

Emporio del Gusto
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(Via San Lino 2; 9.30am-1pm & 4.30-8pm Mon-Fri) This food co-op is sponsored by the
comune and sells produce from around the region. It stocks olive-oil products (including
toiletries), fresh milk and yoghurt, cheese, vegetables, locally grown saffron, truffles,
pasta, bread and wine.

FOOD

Fabula Etrusca
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( www.fabulaetrusca.it ; Via Lungo Le Mura del Mandorlo 10; 10am-7pm Easter-Christmas) Distinct-
ive pieces in 18-carat gold - many based on Etruscan designs - are handmade in this
workshop on the city's northern walls.

JEWELLERY

Alabaster Workshops
Volterra is known as the city of alabaster, and has a number of shops specialising in hand-
carved alabaster items; many of these double as ateliers where the artisans work. Among
the best are Opus Artis MAP GOOGLE MAP ( www.opusartis.com ; Piazza Minucci 1) ; Paolo Sabatini
MAP GOOGLE MAP ( www.paolosabatini.com ; Via G Matteotti 56) ; and the atelier of sculptor Aless-
andro Marzetti MAP GOOGLE MAP ( www.alessandromarzetti.it ; Via dei Labirinti) . To watch ala-
baster being carved, head to alab'Arte MAP

ARTISANAL

GOOGLE MAP (Via Orti San Agostino 28;

9.30am-12.30pm & 3-7pm Mon-Sat) .

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