Culture & Places - Saline di Volterra
Rock Salt Deposits – Saline di Volterra
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A journey into the heart of the earth: Saline di Volterra is home to one of Tuscany’s oldest mining sites, which has been in operation for over 1,000 years. The village owes its name to the rock salt deposits found underground. Over time, extraction techniques have evolved: from the ancient boilers used to evaporate the salt water to modern processes of pumping, refining and crystallisation. This thousand-year-old tradition tells the story of the deep connection between the local area, natural resources and industrial development in the Val di Cecina. An ideal experience for anyone curious to discover the history hidden beneath the surface of Tuscany. Reservation mandatory
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