Category: Tuscany Charming

The little Theatre of Vetriano
The Theatre of Vetriano is the smallest historic theatre in the world, holding a record in the Guinness  Book of World Records. Only about 17 square meters it is complete in every way in terms of the requirements for a theatre. Built in 1890, it has a trapezoidal plan and two rows of boxes to host plays and musicals commedies.

Informations and services:

How to get there: take the Firenze Mare highway, exit Lucca Est, direction Garfagnana, SS. Abetone to Diecimo and then follow the signs to “Teatrino di Vetriano”.

Visits: by appointment only. Please call +39 340 9724589 or +39 02 4676151 for reservation.

Rent: It is possible to rent the Theatre for conferences, shows, or as location for shooting, phone +39 0583 56891

Tickets:
Adults: euro 4,00
Children (5-10 years) euro 2,00

Teatrino di Vetriano:
Vetriano di Pescaglia LUCCA  –  info@fondoambiente.it

Welcome to Castiglione della Pescaia!

Castiglione della Pescaia is a popular Tuscan seaside resort in coastal Maremma and is dominated by a fortress.  It consists of hundreds of houses with a few thousand inhabitants.  It is situated in a corner of coastal Maremma, between the sea and the hills.
Rocks reach to the sea and the beaches are bordered by extensive pine forests.
The fishing harbour is dominated by the mediaeval castle and the town is protected from the full force of the wind and sea by the island of Elba.
Nearby there are the marshlands of Diaccia and Botrona, which are very important for their bird life.  While there you might want to visit the medieval village of Castiglione Castello, the Pineta del Tombolo, and the Riva del Sole e Punta Ala.  Here you will enjoy all the tranquility of the sea.

Localities of historical-archaeological interest in Maremma:

Vetulonia: ancient Etruscan site nearby Castiglione della Pescaia
Roselle: Etruscan-Roman archaeological area near Grosseto
Populonia: Etruscan archaeological park near Piombino
The Tufa towns: Sovana, Sorano and Pitigliano

Localities of naturalistic interest:

Parco della Maremma: regional park of the Uccellina Mountains: www.parco-maremma.it
Carapax: Localities of naturalistic interest

At the end of a Cypress lined driveway you will find the enchanting Meleto Castle situated in the middle of the undulating Chianti landscape of Gaiole.  The origins dates back to the 17th century. Inside you will find many painted rooms, loggias, courtyards, and finally a small theater.  Rooms and apartments are available for guests.  An unforgettable holiday awaits you in Chianti where the past and future coexist in harmony.

Castello di Meleto
53013 Gaiole in Chianti (SI) – Tel. e Fax 0577.749129
For more informations please visit www.castellomeleto.it

The Castle of Brolio was always in strategical position in Chianti area, it has a Longobard origin, today remain only the location of original small fortress. The castle was in hands of Florence except a temporary occupation of Siena until 1492.
After this event the castle returned Florentine from 1484. At beginning of the 12th century the feudal family Ricasoli from Cacchiano, took office on Castle. Today Brolio’s Castle belongs to their descendants.
The Castle is situated in a  boundless vineyards, from which since 1141 the Ricasoli produces their famous wines, place to grow old in the cellars.
Brolio is private property  but it is possible to visit  the baronial building and the walk of the ramparts, from which we can have amazing sight on the Chianti area.

Please visit: www.ricasoli.it for more informations.