From April 18 to May 11
Hours: 9am-1pm, 4pm-7pm
Absence. The Void of the Body
CVM VENIO – House studio gallery, piazza 4 Martiri n°43, Larciano (PT)
Photographic exhibition by artist Nicoletta Simone.
Vernissage: April 18 at 6pm
Free entry
Curated by: CVM VENIO – House studio gallery
Info: cumveniolarciano@gmail.com
From April 18 to May 4
Visit to the Museum of Rural Civilization Casa Dei
Via Traversa di Brugnana 100, Larciano (PT)
Discover the natural beauty, with a walk along the banks and dykes of the Fucecchio Marshes, enhanced by a visit to the Museum of Rural Civilization and the rediscovery of historical memory through books, encyclopedias, magazines, and newspapers.
Duration: about 2 hours
Contribution: € 3
Reservation required
Curated by: Casa Dei Association
Info: +39 335 7789139, associazionecasadei@gmail.com
April 19
Hours: 9am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
The Village of Larciano Castello
Piazza Castello, Larciano Castello – Larciano (PT)
Guided tour of the village and the Civic Archaeological Museum of Larciano Castello, which hosts artifacts from local and national origins, dating from prehistory to the modern age. In the garden, the temporary poetry exhibition Per altri versi by Gabriele Carradori will be inaugurated.
From the top of the tower, a view of the panorama embracing one of the most beautiful valleys in Tuscany.
Possibility of visiting the ancient Spinelli oil mill, which dates back to 1781.
The Civic Archaeological Museum is open with the following hours: Fri 4pm-7pm, Sat-Sun-Holiday 9am-12pm & 4pm-7pm
The exhibition is open until May 4 during museum hours
Guided tour of the museum (Piazza Castello): free, about 2 hours
Visit to the ancient Spinelli oil mill (via Spinelli) with oil tasting: € 2
Reservation required
Curated by: Municipality of Larciano
Info: Museum and village tour +39 0573 858152, +39 0573 858146; Spinelli oil mill +39 329 8182642
April 19
Hours: 5:30pm
Welcome back Nightingale!
Castelmartini – Larciano (PT)
Excursion and birdwatching in the nature reserve at sunset (and beyond), particularly suggestive and also suitable for families with children. A unique opportunity to admire the return of nightingales and other migratory birds, immersed in the magical sounds of their nocturnal song.
Duration: about 3-4 hours
Length: about 3 km round trip
Meeting point: 5:30pm, in front of Le Morette bar, via Don Franco Malucchi, Castelmartini – Larciano (PT)
Equipment: trekking boots, long pants, water, snack (optional), binoculars and a small flashlight recommended
Free
Reservation required
Curated by: LIPU ODV – Fucecchio Marshes Nature Reserve
Info: +39 328 6206306, riserva.fucecchio@lipu.it
April 21, April 25, May 1
Hours: 9am-6pm
Extraordinary opening of Le Morette Observatory
Via delle Morette, Castelmartini – Larciano (PT)
Presence of operators and environmental guide, birdwatching.
Duration: about 3-4 hours
Equipment: trekking boots or shoes with sculpted soles
Free entry
Observatory opening hours: Sat and Sun 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm
Curated by: LIPU ODV – Fucecchio Marshes Nature Reserve
Info: riserva.fucecchio@lipu.it, +39 328 6206306
April 25
Hours: 9am-12pm
Fucecchio Marshes: Le Morette Nature Trail
Fucecchio Marshes Nature Reserve – Le Morette, via Morette, Larciano (PT)
A pleasant walk suitable for everyone along the equipped path of Le Morette, to admire beautiful landscapes, crossing for a long stretch the Bosco di Chiusi with its centuries-old oaks, all the way to the ancient Porto de Le Morette. The itinerary continues along the Terzo dike, at the heart of the marsh, to reach the Casotto del Biagiotti, used as a wildlife observatory in the reserve. In April, various species of herons, ibis, and spoonbills nest in the nearby colonies, along with the stilts and great crested grebes, which perform courtship dances.
Duration: 3 hours
Length: 6 km round trip
Meeting point: 9am, in front of Le Morette bar, via Don Franco Malucchi, Loc. Castelmartini – Larciano
Equipment: trekking boots, long pants, binoculars
Free entry
Reservation required
Max number of participants: 25
Curated by: Municipality of Larciano
Info: info@naturaintoscana.it
April 26
Hours: 5:30pm-8:30pm
The Marsh at Sunset and Beyond
Fucecchio Marshes Nature Reserve, Castelmartini – Larciano (PT)
A suggestive excursion at sunset (and beyond) to appreciate the more unusual aspects of the marsh, suitable for families with children. Birdwatching in the nature reserve and observation/listening to nocturnal species.
Duration: about 3 hours
Length: about 3 km round trip, flat path
Meeting point: 5:30pm, in front of Le Morette bar, via Don Franco Malucchi, Loc. Castelmartini – Larciano
Equipment: trekking boots, long pants, water, snack or sandwiches (optional), binoculars and a small flashlight recommended
Free
Reservation required
Curated by: LIPU ODV – Fucecchio Marshes Nature Reserve
Info: riserva.fucecchio@lipu.it, +39 328 6206306
April 26 and May 3
Hours: 10am
Leonardo and His Inventions
Pro Loco Larciano, via Puccini 115, Larciano (PT)
Guided tour of 85 models of Leonardo da Vinci’s machines, faithfully reproduced from original drawings, and other models from the area. Following the tour, a workshop for children aged 4-7: Draw Your Leonardo Model, and for children aged 8-11: Build Your Leonardo Model. The exhibition is open on workshop days, 9am-12:30pm.
Free entry
Reservation required
Curated by: Pro Loco Larciano Association
Info: +39 337 797850, info@associazioneproloco.it
April 27
Hours: 9am
Between Countryside, Forest, and Marsh
Fucecchio Marshes Nature Reserve, Castelmartini – Larciano (PT)
A pleasant walk on a flat road, suitable for all, crossing the countryside surrounding the marsh and the Bosco di Chiusi with its centuries-old oaks, all the way to the ancient Porto de Le Morette and the wildlife observatory of the Nature Reserve.
Duration: about 3-4 hours
Length: about 6 km round trip, flat path
Meeting point: 9am, in front of Le Morette bar, via Don Franco Malucchi, Loc. Castelmartini – Larciano
Equipment: trekking boots, long pants, water and snack, binoculars recommended
Free
Reservation required
Curated by: LIPU ODV – Fucecchio Marshes Nature Reserve
Info: riserva.fucecchio@lipu.it, +39 328 6206306
April 27
Time: 9:00 AM
Walk through the villages
Larciano Castello – Cecina – Larciano Castello, Larciano (PT)
A naturalistic circular walk along the CAI 826 trail, from Larciano Castello to Cecina, with a visit to the village and the Church of San Niccolò. There will be an option for lunch at the Circolo of Larciano Castello. In the afternoon, visit the Civic Archaeological Museum and the tower.
Distance: 8 km round trip
Meeting point: 9:00 AM, North gate of Larciano Castello – Larciano (PT)
Equipment: hiking shoes, long pants, water bottle Free of charge
Organized by: Municipality of Larciano, in collaboration with the Ecoistituto delle Cerbaie
Info: +39 0573 858146; for lunch +39 333 3633096
April 27
Time: 9:00 PM
Spring Concert at San Rocco
Church of San Rocco, Piazza 4 Martiri 71/A, Larciano (PT)
Concert of the children’s choir of the San Rocco Choir and an exhibition of the works of Maestro Gino Terreni inside the church and around the territory.
Free of charge
Organized by: Associazione Coro voci bianche di Larciano and Municipality of Larciano
Info: +39 0573 858146
May 1
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Night visit to the Padule di Fucecchio
Natural Reserve Padule di Fucecchio – Le Morette, Via Morette, Larciano (PT)
At sunset (and beyond) in the Le Morette area of the natural reserve, to listen to the nocturnal birds of prey in the forest. A particularly suggestive excursion suitable also for families with children, allowing you to appreciate unusual moments and aspects of the marsh. The initial part is dedicated to birdwatching: it will be possible to observe and learn to recognize herons, ducks, marsh harriers, and many other species that frequent the wetland environment. The excursion continues even after sunset, when the diminishing visibility is compensated by the multitude of sounds emitted by the many creatures of the marsh.
Duration: 3 hours
Distance: 3 km round trip
Meeting point: 6:30 PM, in front of the Le Morette bar, Via Don Franco Malucchi, Loc. Castelmartini – Larciano Equipment: hiking boots, long pants, binoculars, a small flashlight, packed lunch Free of charge
Reservation required
Maximum number of participants: 25
Organized by: Municipality of Larciano
Info: info@naturaintoscana.it
May 3
Time: 3:00 PM
Walk on the CAI 824 trail
From San Rocco to Bagnolo, Larciano (PT)
A naturalistic walk along the CAI 824 trail, with an optional stop at the Museo della Civiltà Contadina Casa Dei. Distance: 12 km round trip
Meeting point: 3:00 PM, Piazza Togliatti, Larciano (PT)
Equipment: hiking shoes
Contribution: €3 for the Museo della Civiltà Contadina Casa Dei
Organized by: Municipality of Larciano, in collaboration with CAI Section of Pistoia
Info: +39 0573 858146
May 4
Hours: 9am-12pm
Excursion in the Fucecchio Marshes Nature Reserve
Castelmartini – Larciano (PT)
Visit to the Le Morette area and birdwatching with a LIPU naturalist guide, from Porto de Le Morette to Casotto del Biagiotti, which has been used as a wildlife observatory for many years.
Duration: about 3 hours
Length: about 1.6 km round trip, flat path
Meeting point: 9am, in front of Le Morette bar, via Don Franco Malucchi, Loc. Castelmartini – Larciano
Equipment: trekking boots, long pants, binoculars and a small flashlight recommended
Free
Reservation required
Curated by: LIPU ODV – Fucecchio Marshes Nature Reserve
Info: riserva.fucecchio@lipu.it, +39 328 6206306
May 4
Time: 9:00 AM
Discovering the Bosco di Chiusi and the Paduletta di Ramone
Natural Reserve of Padule di Fucecchio, Bosco di Chiusi, and Paduletta di Ramone Site of Community Importance.
An easy walk starting from the Padule Visitor Center, leading to the last large floodplain forest of the Valdinievole and the Paduletta di Ramone, a rather pristine wetland area of considerable interest from a floristic and vegetation perspective.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Meeting point: 9:00 AM, Padule di Fucecchio Natural Reserve Visitor Center, Via Don Franco Malucchi 115, Loc. Castelmartini – Larciano
Equipment: hiking boots or comfortable shoes, long pants, binoculars (optional)
Free of charge
Reservation required
Maximum number of participants: 35
Organized by: Municipality of Larciano, Associazione Intrecci Onlus
Info: +39 334 1129812, info@intreccionlus.com
May 4
Time: 3:30 PM
Tribute to Giacomo Puccini
Baronessa Irene Alfano Montecuccoli Visitor Center, Via Don Franco Malucchi 115, Loc. Castelmartini – Larciano (PT)
Puccini’s music from Bohème to Turandot, interspersed with moments dedicated to the Valdinievole territory. Free of charge
Organized by: Federcaccia Toscana UCT and Federcaccia Larciano, in collaboration with Associazione Una and Unicoop Firenze
Info: +39 333 8723868, fidc.larciano@gmail.com