Museo degli Etruschi e della Storia Antica del Territorio di Bientina “V. Bernardi” has been inaugurated after important archaeological recoveries that testify the presence of Etruscan in the territory such as amphoras, ceramics, necklaces and earrings.
Most of these elements belong to a grave discovered during some excavations near Bientina’s swamp.
The museum has been entitled to Vittorio Bernardi, an expert in archeology.
In the south of Orciatico there are two ruins of windmills. The first windmill is dating back to the second half of 17th century, It was recovered and It was restored. You can also admire the fantastic view and you can take some amazing photograph.
The second Windmill was built in the 18th century by Tommaso Tani, Project of total recovery is in study phase. The Windmills are in stone and they have two floor and a revolving turret in wood.
Type of route: environmental, naturalistic, historical
Lenght: 0,8 Km in the south of Orciatico, 8 Km in the south of Lajatico
Degree of difficulty: easy
From Orciatico: There is an access road at the limit of the wood(You can also drive your car for that road), The last stretch is 50 metres and you can go on foot. This stretch is easy and it’s accessible also at handicapped.
From Lajatico: You have to drive to Orciatico and then as above
Time Taken: on foot, from Orciatico, 20 minutes
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This excellence has emerged due to Cecilia Tessieri’s love of chocolate and dedication to her vision. It all began with an idea and a desire to find the world’s best cocoa bean in order to produce the most exquisite chocolate possible. A deep passion for chocolate and devotion to work, together with a continual search for perfection, have all factored into making Amedei what it is today.
In order to produce an exceptional chocolate it is necessary to closely follow the many stages involved in the manufacturing of chocolate. This is exactly what Cecilia Tessieri, founder of Amedei, courageously set out to do. Her determination to create an excellent product is what gave life to a successful, unique and innovative family business. Amedei is the only Italian chocolate boutique to have complete supervision over its production process from the cocoa bean to the finished product. Great attention to detail and desire for excellence has earned Amedei the Chocolate Academy of London’s prestigious “Golden Bean” award in the “bean to bar” category for four consecutive years. Due to her hard work, dedication and long apprenticeships in France, Belgium and Germany, Cecilia Tessieri is the only woman in the world to claim the title of Chocolatier .
The factory is an enchanted and magical place where happiness lingers and hands are busy creating chocolate works of art. Amedei chocolate, in any one of its forms, has a way of triggering numerous pleasurable emotions, sending you to seventh heaven with visions of chocolate swirling in your head. We at Amedei take pride in our excellence and we’re sure that we bring joy to the people who savor each and every magical bite.
Via San Gervasio 29 Loc.La Rotta – 56025 Pontedera (PI)
Tel.: +39 – 0587.48.48.49
informazioni: amedei@amedei.it
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The “Parco Alta Valdera” (Alta Valdera Park) is a homogeneous territory in the south-east of the Province of Pisa, near Volterra and clote to the provinces of Florence and Siena, therefore strategically placed in a particular artistic context. 
Thermal baths (Cascina, Uliveto and Montecatini), and coastal towns are easily reachable from here. The landscape is varied and unspoiled: pleasant from plains to hills, rich in woods, chestnut woods and vegetation typical of Tuscany, which, with the changing seasons, characterize the landscape with suggestive effects. At the bottom of these hills it flows the meandering river Era. The towns of Capannoli Chianni Lajatico, Palaia, Peccioli, Terricciola, each with its own traditions and cultural peculiarities (enriched by some small hamlets, full of human arts), are important pieces of a mosaic that offers enjoyable opportunities to demanding visitors.
There are several itineraries to follow: the artistic one in particular is characterized by the ancient Romanesque churches whose territory is rich, and works of art by contemporary national and foreign artists.
In addition to this, you can enjoy to stay at the farms holiday and agritourismin the area, which complement the characteristic Tuscan cuisine with high quality wine and oil. In certain times of the year are guaranteed to the tourist the possibility to visit the winery of local Chianti (with tasting) DOGG and S. Torpè and the opportunity to 
attend the events related to the traditions and typical products of the land, which change with the flux of seasons.
For those who love sports in contact with nature, there are different paths you can walk, run, ride by bike and horse, proceeding through the territory of Valdera.
Lots of mansion houses enhance the countryside, home to noble families of Pisa and Florence, yet some of their properties. Moments of leisure and cultural studies are possible by visiting the prehistoric park, the Zoological Museum, the Archaeological Museum, the astronomical observatory, the museum of icons, the “mofeta”, museums of civilization and of rural work. These are some of the characteristic aspects of the Parco Alta Valdera, in the context of a beautiful and serene landscape that ensures a memorable stay.
In 2003 some municipalities of Valdera have joined forces to enhance their small and large museums Culture; their environment and territory offer essential opportunities to the cultural and economic development of an area. One of the basic factors of this process is the knowledge of places, stories, societies, that you can acquire through a cultural journey. Tourism, therefore, enhances the territory and its cultural heritage, but to make this possible it is necessary to create a network of museums spread throughout the territory and appropriate to “welcome” the visitors. The Towns of Unione Valdera which adhere to the Museum Network for the year 2012::
Pontedera
Museo Piaggio
Centro per l’Arte Otello Cirri
Centro studi Andrea da Pontedera e centro di documentazione fotografica
Centrum Sete Sòis Sete Luas di Pontedera
Ponsacco
Museo del Legno
Bientina
Museo della Pieve
Museo della Storia Antica del Territorio di Bientina
Peccioli
Museo Archeologico
Museo di Arte Sacra
Museo di Palazzo Pretorio
Palaia
Casa museo Vaccà-Berlinghieri
Montefoscoli – Museo della Civiltà Contadina
San Gervasio – Museo del Lavoro e della Civiltà Rurale
Casciana Terme
Mostra Archeologica: Etruschi a Parlascio. Mostra di cantiere
Capannoli
Museo Archeologico della Valdera
Museo Zoologico
Lari
Castello dei Vicari
Fauglia
Museo Giorgio Kienerk
The Theatre of Silence is an amphitheater created by exploiting the natural contour of a hill near the village of Lajatico, in the province of Pisa.
“Theatre of Silence” is born from the creative mind of Alberto Bartalini and a group of people who have come together with the intention of creating a place to convey ideas, emotions, art, music, dance with however, the unique characteristics of the scenery in which these “forces” will occur.
Factors of this project are the members of the Scientific Committee which is composed of both luminaries of science as Professor Franco Mosca, who as exponents of international photographer Mario Mulas; Also essential are the cornerstones Architect Alberto Bartalini, a native of Lajatico and active rediscoverers of socio-cultural traditions and places of our land, the Mayor of Lajatico Fabio Tedeschi (President of the Committee) and the lawyer. Enrico Fabbri (Vice-President of the Committee) of the association representing the Plough, which have always been sensitive to the cultural and social events that can bring out the unique character of this country and the places near it, but above all the biggest supporter , as well as Honorary President of this project, is the Tenor Andrea Bocelli.
Born in this land, Andrea wanted to create a place to bring his whole world of music, the emotions experienced with intense feelings and details, in a living space with his friends singers, enraptured by the suggestive sensations there will certainly to participate in an event of this type.
A project silent, in a place that 364 days of the year remains intact in its harmony and for a single day comes alive for a different life, a human made of natural characters of song, dance and the arts performing national and international, who will perform along with the one who brought the Italian melody in the world.
Museo Piaggio
The Museo Piaggio was opened in March 2000 in the 3,000 square meters of former tooling workshop, one of the oldest buildings and fascinating industrial complex in Pontedera, where the company settled its production since the early twenties of the ‘900. The museum was created to preserve and enhance the heritage of one of the oldest Italian and aims to reconstruct the history of Piaggio and its Territory retracing a long stretch of Italian history, the fact of economic, customs and industrial development, through the exhibition of its most famous and representative and thanks to the rich documentation preserved in the Historical Archives.
Its halls house the Vespa and Gilera collections alongside the most significant products of Piaggio (aircraft engines thirties, a specimen of the driving station MC2 54, 1936, the plane P148 of 1951, the Bee, the Pentarò, the Hello , to the latest generation scooters).
Since opening in 2000, the Piaggio Museum has had more than 400,000 visitors , with a continued increase until reaching a record of more than 44,000 people in 2014. It is therefore among the five museums’ company most visited in Italy.
Museo Piaggio
Viale Rinaldo Piaggio, 7 – 56025 Pontedera (PI)
tel: +39 058727171
e-mail: museo@museopiaggio.it
www.museopiaggio.it
Opening time
Tuesday – Friday: 10.00 – 18.00
Saturday: 10.00 – 13.00 | 14.00 – 18.00
Second and fourth Sunday of the month: 10.00 – 18.00
Monday: Closed
Free Entry
For more information visit the website www.museopiaggio.it
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