{"id":1143,"date":"2026-01-24T12:40:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T11:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prolocopescia.it\/?page_id=1143"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:05:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T13:05:18","slug":"collodi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.prolocopescia.it\/en\/collodi\/","title":{"rendered":"Collodi"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image1143_31769f-54.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image1143_31769f-54 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:407px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1143_31769f-54.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1143_31769f-54 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1143_31769f-54 figure{max-width:407px;}.kb-image1143_31769f-54 .image-is-svg, .kb-image1143_31769f-54 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image1143_31769f-54 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1143_31769f-54\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolocopescia.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/collodi-cast-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1499\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prolocopescia.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/collodi-cast-1.png 788w, https:\/\/www.prolocopescia.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/collodi-cast-1-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.prolocopescia.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/collodi-cast-1-768x475.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Nestled in the hills of Pistoia, <strong>Collodi<\/strong> is an ancient medieval village that seems straight out of a fairy tale. The historic center, known as \u201cCollodi Castello,\u201d winds down in a picturesque cascade of stone houses that descend steeply toward the majestic <strong>Villa Garzoni<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The town\u2019s worldwide fame is linked to <strong>Carlo Lorenzini<\/strong>, author of <em>Pinocchio<\/em>who chose \u201cCollodi\u201d as a pseudonym in honor of his mother\u2019s hometown. Historically, the village was established as a military fortress in the 12th century, due to its strategic border location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-13-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-288ade603e9265fdbb13500c817c7216\">The Pinocchio Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"371\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolocopescia.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-192140.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1510\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prolocopescia.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-192140.png 371w, https:\/\/www.prolocopescia.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-192140-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">At the heart of this heritage is the <strong>Pinocchio Park<\/strong>, inaugurated in 1956. It is not an ordinary amusement park, but a contemporary art path where sculptures, mosaics, and architectural works by great artists (such as Emilio Greco and Venturino Venturi) recount the key episodes of the novel. Walking through the Maze, the Pirate\u2019s Cave, and the gigantic Shark, visitors experience an immersive journey into the tale, blending playful, artistic, and educational aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-13-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-85bf707b8be886d148abf527df0734ce\">Villa Garzoni and its Enchanted Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolocopescia.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-192555.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1511\" style=\"width:457px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prolocopescia.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-192555.png 515w, https:\/\/www.prolocopescia.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-192555-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Next to the puppet\u2019s fantasy stands the Baroque magnificence of <strong>Villa Garzoni<\/strong>Also known as \u201cthe Villa of a Hundred Windows,\u201d it is an imposing building that overlooks the village from above. However, the true gem is its <strong>Historic Garden<\/strong>, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. It develops on a steep slope with a scenic system of staircases, waterfalls, statues of mythological deities, and geometrically shaped hedges. The precision of the terraces and the play of perspectives create a perfect contrast between the order of human art and the lush Tuscan nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-13-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8ba51acadc49cc9cf96218b3eb14ab3f\">The Butterfly House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Within the complex is also the <strong>Collodi Butterfly House<\/strong>, a lush tropical greenhouse where hundreds of butterflies from around the world fly freely in a perfectly recreated ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Collodi thus represents a unique combination: the universal literature of Pinocchio intertwines with the aristocratic elegance of the Garzoni family, making this village an essential stop for anyone wishing to explore the magical and historical soul of the Valdinievole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr 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