TAKE A BREAK, AMONG OUR HILLS
We are in the heart of Tuscany, in Lajatico
Lajatico
Small village in the heart of Tuscany, known internationally as the birthplace of the well-known tenor Andrea Bocelli.
It is the place where one rediscovers the quietness and serenity that belong to a time long gone… Today every moment is tangled with commitments, needs, passions, etc.-a planned life.
Living in “village” or “castle” in Lajatico means instead rediscovering human relationships, being in close contact with nature and immersed in peace, rediscovering values such as generosity since there is continuous sharing and solidarity among the inhabitants.
True, there may not be the conveniences of big cities, but this lack is more than compensated for by the simplicity of daily living.
Theater of Silence
Natural amphitheater carved out of the beautiful hills of Lajatico where every year it comes alive with art, music, dance with national and international personalities.
It is situated on a hill a mile from the town center; it is a completely natural theater, consisting essentially of a pond, once used by farmers as a watering hole for animals, at the center of which stands a monumental sculpture by a contemporary artist, different for each year, chosen according to the theme of the edition. The whole is surrounded by a backdrop of Tuscan travertine blocks reminiscent of an ancient place of worship or a Neolithic megalith. A small scenic jewel of the Volterra hinterland in the heart of Tuscany.
ORCIATICO
7 km. from Lajatico lies Orciatico, an ancient Longobard village where it is possible to visit the remains of ancient windmills, the Castle Tower and the Mofeta dei Borboi, an area characterized by phenomena resulting from the emission of carbon dioxide.
On starry nights from theobservatory you can admire the celestial vault.
Since 2020, an equipped camper area has been active in Orciatico where you can stop during your visit to the Lajatico area.
VOLTERRA
25 km from Lajatico is Volterra, the city of alabaster excellence.
A charming medieval village in the province of Pisa, not far from Florence, Siena and the coastline, particularly known for its Etruscan origins and numerous archaeological finds belonging to this era.
San Gimignano
Forty kilometers from Lajatico is San Gimignano, a wonderful medieval village, surrounded by millennia-old walls, nestled in the Sienese countryside. It is a town of high artistic interest.
Originating in Etruscan times, it developed during the Middle Ages. The village stands on a hill overlooking the vineyards and olive groves of the beautiful Val d’ Elsa.
PECCIOLI
A few kilometers from Lajatico is Peccioli, a small village awarded the Orange Flag by the Italian Touring Club, which dominates Valdera from a hillside planted with vineyards.
Not to be missed is a walk on the scenic walkway “Endless Sunset” named after the work that wraps around it, created by Patrick Tuttofuoco in 2020 and a visit to the Timeless Palace with its panoramic terrace and the various exhibitions housed in the halls.
PISA
At 50 km from Lajatico you can reach the city of Pisa.
Crossed by the Arno River, is located in a favorable geographical position: on the slopes of Mount Pisano and a few kilometers from the sea. Its glorious past can be felt in the narrow alleys with medieval tower houses, in the Renaissance palaces overlooking the Lungarni, in the Romanesque-Pisan style churches, on the medieval walls that surround it, in the setting of Piazza dei Cavalieri, until it is revealed in all its splendor in the Piazza dei Miracoli.
LUCCA
60 km from Lajatico you can reach the city of Lucca one of the most beautiful and beloved art cities in Tuscany, a stop that really cannot be missed in a classic itinerary to discover the region. Nicknamed the City of 100 Churches because of its incredible collection of places of worship, it is the only one among the city-states in the region to have retained its independence until 1847.
Historical circumstances have made it a splendid fortified island, preserving within its walls a true artistic and architectural heritage.
CECINA
Twenty-five kilometers from Lajatico you can reach Cecina, a seaside resort on the Etruscan Coast surrounded by vast, centuries-old maritime pine forests that overlook the fifteen-kilometer-long sandy shore constituting the Tomboli di Cecina Biogenetic Nature Reserve. The clear, deep-blue sea washes a long, wide beach of soft sand hemmed in by green Mediterranean scrub. Large stretches of free beach and long-standing bathing establishments alternate along the shoreline. These beaches have received the prestigious Blue Flag award every year since 2006.
FLORENCE
About 80 km from Lajatico you can reach the city of Florence one of the most famous art cities in Italy and the world. Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of the most famous sights is the Duomo, the cathedral with a tile dome designed by Brunelleschi and Giotto’s bell tower. The Accademia Gallery displays Michelangelo’s sculpture of David while the Uffizi Gallery houses Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus and Leonardo da Vinci’s The Annunciation.
