Spend a delightful few hours touring around the prosperous town of Pontedera in Tuscany. Situated in the Arno Valley at the meeting of the River Era and the River Arno, Pontedera is set in an idyllic countryside, close to the scenic Braccini Lake.
It’s only twenty minutes’ drive or a fifteen minute train ride from Pisa and only 35 minutes’ drive from Florence.
Choose from some cosy villa rentals in Lavaiano, located only seven kilometres from Pontedera where you can relax and enjoy the scenery after your days of exploring the local area.
It’s only twenty minutes’ drive or a fifteen minute train ride from Pisa and only 35 minutes’ drive from Florence.
Choose from some cosy villa rentals in Lavaiano, located only seven kilometres from Pontedera where you can relax and enjoy the scenery after your days of exploring the local area.
Pontedera has an exciting history to share with tourists as many exciting territorial battles were fought here! But Pontedera is most famous for being the birthplace of the classic Italian scooter, the Vespa!
Explore the Museo Piaggio which vividly describes the story of the manufacturing company Piaggio and their ingenious idea in the forties to invent a cheap and easy to ride two wheeled vehicle.
Art lovers would thoroughly enjoy a stroll around the open air art gallery in Pontedera which is open all year around and displays exquisite works from world renowned artists.
Explore the Museo Piaggio which vividly describes the story of the manufacturing company Piaggio and their ingenious idea in the forties to invent a cheap and easy to ride two wheeled vehicle.
Art lovers would thoroughly enjoy a stroll around the open air art gallery in Pontedera which is open all year around and displays exquisite works from world renowned artists.
Enjoy an intriguing visit to the Brick Making Museum here in Pontedera and learn everything there is to know about this art form.
As Pontedera lies on the banks of the mighty River Arno, tourists can enjoy a charming riverboat ride along it during the months of July to September.
On the second and third weekends of September enjoy the events taking place in La Rotta River Park in Pontedera during the ‘Festival of Whistles and Bells’ which includes free boat rides and races!
Why not buy some delicious Tuscan bread with cheeses, olives and spicy salami to bring along to the banks of the Arno to enjoy a savoury picnic under the sun? A day spent in Pontedera would be an exciting experience you’ll never forget!
As Pontedera lies on the banks of the mighty River Arno, tourists can enjoy a charming riverboat ride along it during the months of July to September.
On the second and third weekends of September enjoy the events taking place in La Rotta River Park in Pontedera during the ‘Festival of Whistles and Bells’ which includes free boat rides and races!
Why not buy some delicious Tuscan bread with cheeses, olives and spicy salami to bring along to the banks of the Arno to enjoy a savoury picnic under the sun? A day spent in Pontedera would be an exciting experience you’ll never forget!
Photo credits
picture 1: Sailko / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Angela / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Dennis_Bratland / CC BY 2.0
picture 1: Sailko / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Angela / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Dennis_Bratland / CC BY 2.0
