Centro Storico di Buggiano
Centro Storico di Buggiano
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Brun066
By Brun066
"The countryside inside the walls" has only one weakness: it takes place only for two days every two years
4.0 of 5 bubblesMay 2017
Very few people, even in Tuscany, know that the ancient village of "Buggiano Castello" (immediately west of Montecatini spa town) has a number of private gardens where, along with other trees, citrus are grown. This means not only citrus in pottery vases, to be transported indoors in the cold season: which is possible everywhere ( the Orangerie - "Oranzereja", can be found even in Petrozavodsk imperial palace, St. Petersburg, Russia). But also citrus trees into permanently open spaces: oranges, lemons, cedars, grapefruits, etc. This advantage is given by the particular Buggiano Castello microclimate: the site is sheltered north from a steep hill (in fact that some gardens, less sheltered by this hill, contain no citrus) and, apparently, also favored by the presence of the ancient "Padule di Fucecchio" marsh in a part of the plain below, which as a mass of water (though shallow), also contributes to keep the winter locally milder. The luxurious gardens of Buggiano Castello (rich not only of citrus but also of other trees and flowers) inspired an initiative that, starting from 1997 every three years and from 2011 every two years, provides opening to the public of these gardens, for a few days in the spring (in 2017 on two consecutive Sundays, April 30 and May 7). The initiative is named "La campagna dentro le mura" (ie "The countryside inside the walls"). Visiting the Gardens is a fascinating experience (if the weather isn't rainy, as it happened in the afternoon of May 7, 2017), highly recommended, but it's a rare experience: it takes place just every two years and just two days, so It isn't easy to seize this opportunity. In other periods of the year the visitor can only observe the part of the gardens which is seen by the public street, yet he can anyway have an idea of ​​this Buggiano Castello's agronomic peculiarity. During the event the entrance to the village is for a fee (8 Euros). There is a free shuttle service to the village from the nearby town "Borgo a Buggiano" (the distance is anyway also walkable: 900 mts.). IN Borgo in Buggiano there is also the train station, with train rides to and from Florence and Lucca, hourly or so. In normal times the village is amazing even for its silent and peaceful character: there are no shops at all, there is only one café, most of the homes are empty and are now used as second homes. At the highest point of the village, the ancient dungeon (in ruins), the "Palazzo Pretorio" and the "Madonna della Salute" church complement the charm of the site.

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paul c
Helmshore, UK13 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Couples
the pinocchio story author spent lots time here thus its famous for you guest it the wooden boy village and gardens cafe and shops worth a morning visit
Written August 18, 2019
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ge0rgiana
Oakham, UK2,354 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2014 • Couples
If you enjoy wandering around soaking up the atmosphere, Colle di Buggiano and the other hill top villages nearby cannot fail to please. NB there is no parking allowed inside the centro storico.
Written August 12, 2014
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CasaLaPace
Ghivizzano, Italy23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2013
We went to the garden festival with friends. It was a superb experience. The village is so picturesque, the gardens were gorgeous, but most importantly, the people were so open and friendly.
Written May 8, 2013
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Brun066
Florence, Italy12,580 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2017 • Friends
Very few people, even in Tuscany, know that the ancient village of "Buggiano Castello" (immediately west of Montecatini spa town) has a number of private gardens where, along with other trees, citrus are grown.
This means not only citrus in pottery vases, to be transported indoors in the cold season: which is possible everywhere ( the Orangerie - "Oranzereja", can be found even in Petrozavodsk imperial palace, St. Petersburg, Russia). But also citrus trees into permanently open spaces: oranges, lemons, cedars, grapefruits, etc.
This advantage is given by the particular Buggiano Castello microclimate: the site is sheltered north from a steep hill (in fact that some gardens, less sheltered by this hill, contain no citrus) and, apparently, also favored by the presence of the ancient "Padule di Fucecchio" marsh in a part of the plain below, which as a mass of water (though shallow), also contributes to keep the winter locally milder.
The luxurious gardens of Buggiano Castello (rich not only of citrus but also of other trees and flowers) inspired an initiative that, starting from 1997 every three years and from 2011 every two years, provides opening to the public of these gardens, for a few days in the spring (in 2017 on two consecutive Sundays, April 30 and May 7). The initiative is named "La campagna dentro le mura" (ie "The countryside inside the walls").
Visiting the Gardens is a fascinating experience (if the weather isn't rainy, as it happened in the afternoon of May 7, 2017), highly recommended, but it's a rare experience: it takes place just every two years and just two days, so It isn't easy to seize this opportunity.
In other periods of the year the visitor can only observe the part of the gardens which is seen by the public street, yet he can anyway have an idea of ​​this Buggiano Castello's agronomic peculiarity.
During the event the entrance to the village is for a fee (8 Euros). There is a free shuttle service to the village from the nearby town "Borgo a Buggiano" (the distance is anyway also walkable: 900 mts.). IN Borgo in Buggiano there is also the train station, with train rides to and from Florence and Lucca, hourly or so.
In normal times the village is amazing even for its silent and peaceful character: there are no shops at all, there is only one café, most of the homes are empty and are now used as second homes.
At the highest point of the village, the ancient dungeon (in ruins), the "Palazzo Pretorio" and the "Madonna della Salute" church complement the charm of the site.
Written May 7, 2017
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visualmusicshow
Geneva, Switzerland5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016 • Couples
For those who like to stroll, the walk up the hill from Villa Sermolli has considerable charm with nice gardens, homes and views of the surrounding landscapes (hills and valleys.)
Written August 25, 2016
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Gabor K
Riga, Latvia1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2015
Very nice intact historical place, without any tourist hordes. The view on Tuscany is gorgeous - we have found three cats / alley. Definitely worth visiting.
Written August 1, 2015
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MimiDlux
Kavala36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2014 • Couples
A must visit! Beautiful! Spent a quite evening there, very nice people, beautiful surroundings - a must see during a tour in Tuscany
Written August 26, 2014
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