Piaggione: Market, Crafts and Events

Since 2000, Segromigno in Monte has hosted a market every Thursday in the Piaggiori district, along with a history of wooden clog production, events and destinations such as Pandora Park.

Holiday apartment in Piaggione: discover the market and local life

Since 2000, the Segromigno in Monte market has been held every Thursday in the Piaggiori district, on Piazza Lorenzo Lazzareschi, in the centre of Segromigno in Monte along the two main roads, Via di Piaggiori and Via Nuova. The regular Thursday date provides a clear calendar reference for planning the day; the market remains geographically concentrated in Piaggiori and the centre of Segromigno in Monte. Those who enjoy observing the local atmosphere and structuring a day of travel around a fixed occasion can include the Thursday market in Segromigno in Monte as a regular stop in Piaggiori. The nearest bus stop for Pandora Park is “Via Nuova”, near Piaggiori.

The craft history of Segromigno in Monte

Segromigno in Monte is also associated with the production of wooden clogs. This craft was developed there particularly from the beginning of the 20th century onwards. 3DF is located at Via Piaggiori 62 in Segromigno in Monte, Lucca, and has a history spanning five generations of craftsmanship. 3DF’s former activities included the manual production of wooden clog blanks. Those interested in culture will find at 3DF a tangible connection to the history of wooden clogs in Segromigno in Monte.

Nature, playground and events

There is a public playground on Via Piaggiori in Segromigno in Monte. Pandora Park is located in Segromigno in Monte near the Tour delle Ville hiking trail. In addition, the northern network of paths in the municipality of Capannori comprises 17 routes through the wooded and mountainous Pizzorne area. For those interested in nature, this section connects Pandora Park in the town with the network of paths in the municipal area.

The events calendar also has its own highlights. The Carnevale dello Zoccolo is an event held every three years in Segromigno in Monte. “Sere d’estate a Segromigno in Monte” is also an event in Segromigno in Monte.

Regional themes spanning wine, olive oil and crafts

Capannori is one of the most important areas along the “Strada del Vino e dell’Olio Lucca Montecarlo Versilia” food and wine tourism route. The route extends across the Lucca hills, Montecarlo, Versilia and the Serchio Valley. The region’s breadth provides wine and olive oil themes with a landscape setting stretching from the Lucca hills to the Serchio Valley. This regional focus broadens the perspective beyond individual local destinations and is particularly interesting if you would like to combine cultural, landscape and gastronomic themes in your travel planning. Sandy Shoes is also located in Segromigno in Monte at Via di Piaggiori 281, 55012 Capannori (LU); the sample collection can be viewed at the company headquarters.

Discover more destinations

For further planning, you can also explore Montuolo, Balbano, Nozzano Castello, Piazzano, Ciciana, Cerasomma, Mastiano and Santa Maria Del Giudice.

Return to the higher-level travel overview: Lucca.