Holiday apartment in Collodi: Pinocchio, garden art and village history

Collodi combines a medieval village, artistic gardens and the fairytale world of Pinocchio. Small houses cascade down a steep hill and give the place its distinctive character. At the same time, Collodi is a medieval village whose history dates back to the 12th century.

Holiday apartment in Collodi between village history and an easy trekking route

The Sentiero Valleriana 51 is designated as an easy trekking route in Collodi. For the specific planning of a day of walking or hiking in Collodi, the Sentiero Valleriana 51, designated as an easy trekking route, provides clear guidance.

Villa Garzoni and Baroque garden art

The present-day complex of Villa Garzoni is the result of a redevelopment project begun in the mid-17th century by the architect Ottaviano Diodati with the participation of the owner Romano Garzoni. Behind the villa, in a green area, stands a bright red building designed by Filippo Juvarra, which can be regarded as one of the most significant expressions of Baroque architecture in Tuscany. The Storico Giardino Garzoni in Collodi also includes artificial grottoes and theatres formed from boxwood hedges.

Pinocchio: characters, settings and interactive elements

The Parco di Pinocchio was developed between 1956 and 1987 as a theme park for the education of children. In the Paese dei Balocchi area, there are 21 bronze sculptures by Pietro Consagra; they depict characters, situations and settings from the fairytale. At the beginning of the tour through the Parco di Pinocchio is the MIP – Museo Interattivo di Pinocchio. There, key settings from the story can be relived through multimedia, interactivity and play. The Parco di Pinocchio also offers a tour shaped by art and nature, conveying the impression of a living fairytale.

Butterflies and nature observation

Hundreds of tropical and equatorial butterflies live in the Casa delle Farfalle in Collodi. They move freely in a recreated, lush tropical garden. Visitors can observe all stages of development, from the egg to the adult butterfly. It is also possible to compare diurnal butterflies with nocturnal moths. For nature observation, visitors in Collodi can focus on the animals’ life cycle or on the difference between diurnal butterflies and nocturnal moths.

Castle, bell tower and panorama

The Rocca of Collodi has a large enclosed area and several towers. One of these towers was converted into a bell tower. At the summit of the castle of Collodi stands the Pieve di San Bartolomeo, which offers a remarkable panorama.

The Parco Monumentale di Pinocchio organises narrative tours, playful educational workshops and puppet theatre performances for visitors every day. The daily organisation of tours, workshops and puppet theatre performances can also be incorporated into specific day planning.

Collodi also has a motorhome parking area with five spaces. The motorhome parking area provides water and a disposal facility. In the surrounding region: Vellano, Fibbialla, Aramo, Monte A Pescia, Castelvecchio, Pietrabuona, Sorana and San Quirico.

More about the surrounding area: Pescia.