When on your sunny travels around Tuscany, why not take a day or two to explore the fascinating tourist attractions available in the picturesque hilltop town of Peccioli in the province of Pisa in Tuscany? Situated along the River Era, visitors would thoroughly enjoy a few days staying in one of many exclusive holiday rentals in the Peccioli area. As it has been awarded the prominent Orange Flag certification, tourists can be sure that there’s plenty to do and see around here, including the nearby Parco Preistorico!
Once the centre of constant territorial feuding between the nearby cities of Florence and Pisa, Peccioli town now enjoys a tranquil life where its inhabitants have shaped a welcoming place for tourists.
In the historic town centre you can visit the medieval Praetorian palace. It houses a fine collection of Russian icons dating between the 14th and 20th century.
Afterwards, enjoy walking around the ruins of what was once the glorious fortress of Castruccio Castracani. Surrounded by olive trees and vineyards, visitors could take some stunning photographs here to keep as treasured memories!
Treat yourself to the culinary treats of Peccioli and indulge in a plate of their delicious homemade pastries! The famous colombana grape is grown on the hills here which makes the most delicious jam; a perfect spread for some crusty local bread!
In the historic town centre you can visit the medieval Praetorian palace. It houses a fine collection of Russian icons dating between the 14th and 20th century.
Afterwards, enjoy walking around the ruins of what was once the glorious fortress of Castruccio Castracani. Surrounded by olive trees and vineyards, visitors could take some stunning photographs here to keep as treasured memories!
Treat yourself to the culinary treats of Peccioli and indulge in a plate of their delicious homemade pastries! The famous colombana grape is grown on the hills here which makes the most delicious jam; a perfect spread for some crusty local bread!
In the nearby hamlet of Libbiano is the infamous Galileo Galilei astronomy observatory which tourists can walk around and learn about the positions and movement of significant planets and stars. When night falls and the sky is lit up with stars, visitors can enjoy a tremendous view of the sky like they’ve never seen it before!
When you’re in Libbiano, you would thoroughly appreciate a visit to the Parco Preistorico, a park in which three dimensional reconstructions of eighteen prehistoric dinosaurs are scattered across the wooded area!
A huge tourist attraction, it would be the perfect place for a family to visit and learn about the many fossils that were found on this site of these ancient creatures.
A trip to this enchanting town would be a valuable addition to your Tuscan holiday!
When you’re in Libbiano, you would thoroughly appreciate a visit to the Parco Preistorico, a park in which three dimensional reconstructions of eighteen prehistoric dinosaurs are scattered across the wooded area!
A huge tourist attraction, it would be the perfect place for a family to visit and learn about the many fossils that were found on this site of these ancient creatures.
A trip to this enchanting town would be a valuable addition to your Tuscan holiday!
Photo credits
picture 1:Deep also it / CC BY-2.0;
picture 3:LigaDue / CC BY-3.0;
picture 1:Deep also it / CC BY-2.0;
picture 3:LigaDue / CC BY-3.0;
