Collodi Attractions
The village of Collodi gave its name to the author of the world-famous children's book "Pinocchio", Carlo Collodi.
Segromigno - Villa Torrigiani
A few kilometers to the east of the Villa Mansi is the Villa Torrigiani, another sumptuous country house, originally dating from the 16th century but remodeled in Baroque style. It has a beautiful park.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Pinocchio Park
Carlo Collodi is commemorated by the Parco di Pinocchio, a children's amusement park.
Pinocchio Park opened in 1956 offers workshops, rides, a mechanical toy theatre and an art exhibit.
Pinocchio Park opened in 1956 offers workshops, rides, a mechanical toy theatre and an art exhibit.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
San Gennaro, Italy
(Near Collodi)
On a hill to the west of Collodi is the little village of San Gennaro, which has a charming 12th century Romanesque church, with a fine pulpit of the same period.
Segromigno, Italy
(Near Collodi)
West of Collodi is Segromigno, with the Villa Mansi and Villa Torrigiani.
Villa Mansi
(Collodi)
The Mansi, a patrician family of Lucca, acquired in the early 18th century, the 15th century villa at Segromigno Monte (14km/8.5 mi north) which bears their name and set about enlarging it on the most sumptuous scale. The façade, to which a flight of steps leads up, is decorated with statues of classical divinities. In the course of the 18th century the house was given its present Baroque appearance and the gardens were laid out in the English fashion.
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | |
| Open | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | |
| Open | 14:30 | 14:30 | 14:30 | 14:30 | 14:30 | 14:30 | |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
