Uzzano between village history and Puccini

Uzzano combines medieval architecture, memories of Giacomo Puccini and landscape experiences with a clear connection to fixed religious dates. Uzzano Castello is a medieval village on a hill covered with olive trees, overlooking the valley of the Pescia River. The elevated location, the olive trees and the view of the Pescia Valley together shape the landscape setting of the medieval village. This location alone makes the village interesting for travellers who wish to include historic village scenery and far-reaching landscapes in the same travel plans.

Buildings from several centuries

The Arcipretura dei Santi Jacopo e Martino was built between the 12th and 13th centuries. The Oratorio della Madonna del Canale was built at the beginning of the 17th century immediately outside Uzzano Castello. In the 18th century, the Oratorio di Sant’Antonio da Padova was established as a chapel of the adjoining monastery of Saints Francesco and Elisabetta. The Palazzo del Capitano is one of the most significant buildings of medieval civic architecture in the Valdinievole. The development of the village is also connected with a historic road: Uzzano benefited from the route of the Via Cassia-Clodia. Thus, ecclesiastical buildings and civic architecture from different centuries meet in Uzzano.

Uzzano and Giacomo Puccini

Giacomo Puccini stayed in Uzzano for several months and composed the second and third acts of La Bohème. The Villa del Castellaccio provides another connection to his work: it gave Puccini inspiration for continuing his work on La Bohème. Anyone interested in the connection between local history and music will find in these two facts a specific reason to view Uzzano not only through its architecture but also through its cultural connections.

Religious dates throughout the year

The religious celebration of the Madonna del Canale takes place every year on 8 September. On 11 November, Saint Martin is celebrated in Uzzano as the patron saint. These two dates can be taken into account when planning a trip if religious traditions and local feast days are important to you. 8 September is explicitly associated with the Madonna del Canale, while Saint Martin is the focus on 11 November. The two celebrations can be noted separately when planning a trip because they take place in different months of the year and each represents its own religious occasion.

Circular trail and far-reaching views

The Anello Uzzano-Pianacci circular trail follows CAI Path 249. In addition, Poggio di Pianacci is a natural terrace at an altitude of 500 metres, offering views as far as Florence and the sea.

Visits on special occasions

Villa Anzilotti was opened for visits on special occasions.

Other destinations in the same area

San Marcello Pistoiese, Buggiano, Agliana, Ponte Buggianese, Serravalle Pistoiese, Cutigliano, Castagno and Abetone

To the overarching travel overview: Pistoia.