San Quirico in Collina: History, Festivals and Landscape

Historical Traces and Community Culture

San Quirico in Collina combines historical connections with community culture and a landscape revealed through paths and destinations. The oldest documented mention of San Quirico in Collina is a parchment document from 1071. It confirms that the area and the church belonged to the Abbey of Passignano. The historical connection of the town, area and church therefore dates back to the 11th century.

Choral Gathering at Prima Materia

Popolo che Canta non Muore is a choral gathering at Prima Materia that reached its 12th edition in 2025. Choral music is the specific focus of the event at Prima Materia. With its 12th edition in 2025, the gathering is part of a series of editions held at Prima Materia.

Concert Series in Montespertoli

In Montespertoli, the cultural venue Prima Materia hosts an edition of the Moments Musicaux concert series featuring the duo Ghirigoro and the concert “SeicentoNovecento”. The duo Ghirigoro and the concert “SeicentoNovecento” belong to the same series. Prima Materia’s connection to the concert series therefore extends as far as Montespertoli.

Community Festival and Local Festival

San Quirico Sonato is a community festival that brings together music, workshops, performances and social gatherings. The Festa del Baccello is a recurring local festival in San Quirico in Collina.

Path, Vineyard and Oaks

A path from San Quirico leads to the Cippo a Leoncini at the edge of a vineyard and through a group of oak trees. The destination lies at the edge of the vineyard, and the path also passes through the group of oaks. The Cippo a Leoncini, the vineyard and the oaks therefore serve as specific reference points for navigating the landscape path. The route connects natural landscape features with a specific destination.

Cultural Destinations in the Wider Regional Area

Cappella Brancacci is a museum in the wider regional area around San Quirico in Collina. Galleria D'Arte Moderna is also a museum there. Palazzo Pitti is a palace in the same wider regional area. Da Bobo All'acciaiolo is an ancient site and attraction in the surroundings of San Quirico in Collina. The two museums and the palace are located in the wider regional area, while Da Bobo All'acciaiolo is in the surroundings of the town.

Landscape Destinations and Gardens

In the wider regional area around San Quirico in Collina, Monte Calvarino is among the mountains and La Cupola among the peaks. Giardino Corsi and Giardino Torrigiani are also located in the same wider regional area; both are gardens. The landscape planning options therefore include elevations and gardens side by side. Monte Calvarino and La Cupola represent the mountain-related aspect, while Giardino Corsi and Giardino Torrigiani represent the gardens.

Further Destinations for Orientation

For further orientation, you can also discover Torraccia and Montagnana.

For the higher-level travel overview: Montespertoli.