Visit Peccioli, Declared 'Borgo dei Borghi'

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In the heart of Tuscany, just 40 km from La Scuola di Furio, stands a village that has been the scene of an unprecedented tourist invasion for a few days now. This village, already known, has suddenly seen its fame explode, all thanks to television and its recent victory in the Rai competition "Borgo dei Borghi 2024". Yes, because the title of the most beautiful village in Italy for 2024 was awarded to Peccioli, a municipality in the province of Pisa.

Peccioli has prevailed over twenty other candidates, selected in collaboration with the Association of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy for their beauty, architecture, and quality of life, voted on by the public and a jury. It is not the first time that this small municipality (with less than 5,000 inhabitants) has attracted attention, especially thanks to its ability to turn a challenge, such as waste management, into an opportunity for economic development, transforming into a center for contemporary art and hosting an open-air amphitheater for concerts and events.

Among the works of art emerging from the landfill are the "Giants" created by the Naturaliter group, a fresco by Sergio Staino portraying the inhabitants of the surrounding hills in a fairy-tale manner, and the decorations made by David Tremlett on the barriers of the waste disposal plant. In 2021, Peccioli's innovative vision was even showcased at the Venice Biennale thanks to its open-air contemporary art museum.

Peccioli's television success is the result of its innovative vision on waste management. The modern management of the landfill has become a strength, contributing not only to tourism but also to the industrial economy of the region, preventing potential environmental emergencies.

Furthermore, Peccioli offers a splendid view of the Tuscan hills and a renowned cuisine, with typical dishes and local wines, making it an enticing option for a trip. There are many places to visit, including museums, palaces, and places of worship, but here are five must-sees:

1. Palazzo Senza Tempo (Timeless Palace) with its suspended panoramic terrace offering breathtaking views of the hills of the upper Valdera..

2. Endless Sunset, a colorful boardwalk by Patrick Tuttofuoco, offering an evocative experience.

3. I Giganti di Peccioli, imposing sculptures installed among the surrounding hills of the landfill.

4. Via Borgherucci, known as the street of happiness, where photographs of the village's inhabitants are hung with the neon sign "La felicità è una via" (Happiness is a street).

5. Ghizzano, a colorful village thanks fot David Tremlett's Via di Mezzo di David Tremlett, reachable in just 10 minutes by car..

These attractions offer just a taste of the wonders that Peccioli has to offer, inviting visitors to explore and discover the cultural and landscape richness of Tuscany.