Larciano between Castles, Culture and Nature

Larciano Castello: Medieval Traces

Larciano Castello has preserved its medieval structure. The town walls date from the 12th century and have three entrance gates. A column bearing the Marzocco in Larciano Castello commemorates Florentine rule.

Rocca and San Silvestro

The Rocca of Larciano Castello has a tall square tower overlooking the Valdinievole and the lower Valdarno.

The Chiesa di San Silvestro is of Romanesque origin. The church houses an organ dating from the 16th to the 17th century.

Civic Museum: Rooms and Collection

The Museo Civico is housed in the underground rooms of the castle and has architectural barriers. It contains numerous finds from the period spanning prehistory to the present day, originating from the Valdinievole.

Padule di Fucecchio and Birdlife

The Padule di Fucecchio covers 1,800 hectares, of which 230 hectares are protected as a nature reserve. More than 200 bird species can be observed there over the course of the year.

The Centro Visite della Riserva Naturale in Castelmartini serves as a starting point for guided excursions and educational activities. A nature trail leads from this visitor centre to the historic Porto delle Morette. Those planning to visit this area can combine guided excursions and educational activities at the centre with the path to this historic destination.

Casa Dei and the Nature Trail

A visit to the Museo della Civiltà Contadina Casa Dei takes about 30 minutes and continues outdoors with an exploration of the unique surroundings of the Padule di Fucecchio. The approximate museum duration can be scheduled as a separate part of the day before the outdoor exploration.

Casa Dei’s “Il Padule & Le Rotte Migratorie” nature trail is an approximately 800-metre circular route on an unpaved path. It leads to a pond with a wildlife-watching hide and a birdwatching stop. When planning this nature section, the approximate length and the unpaved path are just as relevant as the stop at the pond.

Routes through Olive Groves

The cycling tour to the fortified villages of Montalbano begins in Larciano Castello and follows CAI Trail 826 through olive groves.

CAI Trail No. 826 is 8.3 kilometres long; the walking time is approximately three hours for the outward journey and two hours 45 minutes for the return journey. Trail 822 is 4.4 kilometres long; the walking time is one hour 45 minutes for the outward journey and one hour 20 minutes for the return journey. For hiking plans, the outward and return journeys on both trails should be treated as separate time blocks. When planning the day, the return time should be added to the outward journey time in each case. Trail 822 is shorter than Trail 826, and the stated walking times are also lower. Anyone comparing the two routes can plan the distances together with the respective outward and return times.

Further destinations: Cecina Di Larciano and San Rocco.

Further Destinations

Other places under the same destination:

Montale, Piteglio, San Marcello Pistoiese, Sambuca Pistoiese, Limestre.

To the overview of the higher-level destination: Pistoia.