SRS 2004

First IEEE-RAS/IFRR School of Robotics Science 2004
July 19-23, 2004, Volterra (Italy)

Volterra

Volterra is one of the finest and lesser known hilltop towns tucked away in the heart of Tuscany, only a short distance from Florence (72 kms), Siena (50 kms), Pisa (64 kms), San Gimignano (29 kms).

Idyllically set amidst an evocative landscape of soft rolling hills and lush woodland abruptly defined by barren ,deep clay walled chasms gullies and ravines, Volterra, 545 metres above sea level, dominates and divides the Cecina and Era valleys.

Volterra in the surrounding country-side

A haven of Etruscan, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance art and architecture Volterra and its territory are a perfect choice for intensive study programmes or a peaceful relaxing holiday.

The city walls and gate “Porta Marcoli Palazzo dei Priori Palazzo Minucci-Solaini: the courtyard