Discover Piaggiori: History, Market and Routes

Local history and crafts in Segromigno in Monte: Pieve San Lorenzo and zoccoli

Segromigno in Monte Piaggiori is designated as a historic town center or historic settlement unit. Its older history includes the Pieve San Lorenzo in Segromigno in Monte. It is first documented in a document from 823 and is not described as a baptismal parish church until a deed from 872.

In the municipality of Capannori, the farming way of life in Segromigno was displaced by crafts toward the end of the 19th century. In particular, the production of wooden clogs, called zoccoli in Italian, was further developed from the beginning of the 20th century. Agriculture and wooden-clog production therefore belong to different periods: first the farming way of life, followed by crafts.

Route connections: Via di Piaggiori, Itinerario di Valgiano, Tour delle Ville and Trail No. 14

Via di Piaggiori is one of two main roads leading through Segromigno in Monte. The Itinerario di Valgiano leads to the intersection with Via di Piaggiori. From the junction with Via di Piaggiori, the route of the Itinerario di Valgiano climbs up to the Specola. When planning a route, the ascent to the Specola can be planned as a separate section. In addition, Via di Piaggiori Basso in Piaggiori is assigned to Trail No. 14, which is connected with S. Andrea in Caprile.

Parco Pandora in Segromigno in Monte is located near the Tour delle Ville hiking trail. The eastern section of the northern Tour delle Ville runs through the Segromigno in Monte and Camigliano areas and includes, among other places, Villa Mansi. Another specific landmark is the “Via Nuova” bus stop near Piaggiori. It is the closest bus stop to Parco Pandora.

Thursday market in Piazza Lorenzo Lazzareschi in Piaggiori: food, playground and parking facilities

The Segromigno in Monte market has been held in Piaggiori on Thursdays since 2000. Piazza Lorenzo Lazzareschi is the specific location used for the market. The market stalls primarily offer agricultural products and other food items; the market is therefore not limited to a single type of goods. The market grounds border a renovated playground. Extensive parking facilities are also available at the market grounds.

Events at the market square in Piaggiori: Carnevale dello Zoccolo and Non solo Fiera

The market square in Piaggiori is considered a venue for the “Carnevale dello Zoccolo”; the Carnevale dello Zoccolo is considered a three-year event. The market square in Piaggiori is considered a venue for the “Non solo Fiera” initiative. The market square is also considered a venue for “Sere d’estate a Segromigno in Monte”.

Other places: Coreglia Antelminelli, Sant'Anna di Stazzema, Piazza Al Serchio, Villa Basilica, Camporgiano, Torre, Bagni Di Lucca, Sillano

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