The church of San Verano, probably built between the end of the XI and the beginning of the XII century, has a prospect of five blind arches, decorated with elegant losangas inspired by Pisan, while the sides are moved by hanging arches. In the bell tower, built in 1885, still stands the ancient medieval structure.
INTERNAL
The interior, divided into three aisles, has been modified several times, and in 1580 the chapel of the Assumption was added, which includes three canvases of the Florentine painter Jacopo Vignali; The same author preserves the Assumption of Mary.
There is also an 18th-century Crucifix, a Madonna with Child and saints from Neri di Bicci, and two paintings of the 13th century Pisan school: Stories of St. Nicholas of Bari and Madonna with Child.
The evening of ss. Announced, on March 25, 1688, the pieve was destroyed by a fire and the following year it was restored.
The observatory was inaugurated the 5th september 1999.
The Group has been formed in 1992, when after years of experiences osservative singly effected, it was born by the will of reunite in a single association.
The group conduct a didactic activity, they conduct an observational activity.
The didactic activity is developed in Santa Maria a Monte and neighboring hamlet, for example Peccioli, They have worked to the restoration of school.
In 2000 the Astrofili group has changed his denomination in “ASSOCIAZIONE ASTRONOMICA ISAAC NEWTON”.
The association has in management the ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY OF TAVOLAIA it is seated in the territory of Santa Maria a Monte.
The observatory has in equipment:
an reflector of 400 mm of diameter in in double newton and cassegrain optic configuration ( f/5 e f/20)
an sensor CCD Seti 245 NCC.
On the ground floor of the observatory are to disposition two conference rooms for the public and for the schools.
It is also active a fixed placement in the council area of Santa Maria a Monte, It mention: ASTRONOMICAL STATION ” BS-CR ” of Mauro Bachini, It is equipped with a Newton reflector of 250 mm and room CCD Seti 245.
INFORMATIONS:
The Astronomical Observatory of Tavolaia is open to public the second and fourth Thursday of month at 21:30.
Venerosi family arrived in Ghizzano at the end of 14th century. They decided to buy the farm and they produced wine and oil.
For many century Tenuta produced wines, keeping a solid and safe quality.
Veneroso wine:
In the ’80s Pierfrancesco decided to invested in the cellar and in the vineyard because it wanted to try to produce a wine able to keen the name of Tenuta di Ghizzano.
On 1985 born Veneroso wine,Tenuta first wine, it takes the name of Veneroso Venerosi, the man who gave soul and body at the countryside and at the Tenuta.
Tenuta today:
Today it is made up of about 350 hectares of which 20 dedicated to vines, 20 to olives, 150 hectares of cereal and the remaining 150 is made up of woods and poplar groves.
In 2003 we started to move over to organic farming and since 2008 we have been officially recognized as organic by the relevant authorities.
Tenuta products:
The aim is to cultivate a high quality product, limited in quantity and which fully reflects the characteristics of this area without forgetting the style, elegance and rich fragrances of the rolling hills which surround us…
At the same time they are investing in natural winemaking and agriculture which maybe means they produce less but definitely means they produce better.
And we will never stop believing in the wine!
Today Tenuta produces about 70.000 bottles a year, each in his kind;
‘Veneroso’, ‘Nambrot’, ‘Ghizzano Rosso’ and ‘Ghizzano Bianco’, besides an excellent ‘passito’, ‘San Germano’ and a precious extra-virgin olive oil I.G.P.
Informations:
Address: Via Della Chiesa 4, 56037 Ghizzano PI Telephone: +390587 630096
The Museum of Palazzo Pretorio in Peccioli houses Museo delle Icone Russe “F. Bigazzi” that, inaugurated in 2000, has become a place of preservation from over the 200 artworks exposed: some collections are Bigazzi’s and Belvedere’s,.
The museum is enriched from the collection of Incisions and Lithographies, a 2006 donation from Vito Merlini: 279 papers between incisions, lithographies, woodcuttings and serigrafie that he has collected.
Palazzo Pretorio simbolize the politic power and during the centuries, this has become the main exposure in Peccioli through a comparison.
Belvedere’s collectio, unique in its genre, presents wooden icons from 18th-20th century derived from the orthodox world. They show the date, the sign or a dedication.
Free entry
Opening time:
Wednesday 15.00 – 19.00
Saturday, Sunday and feast days 10.00 – 13.00, 15.00 – 19.00
Contacts:
Museo di Palazzo Pretorio Address: Piazza del Popolo, 5 56037 Peccioli (PI) Tel. 0587672158 Email: info@fondarte.peccioli.net
The Museum of Holy Arts in Peccioli was inaugurated on 25th October 2009. It is held into the romanesque church dedicated to Saint Verano, inside Assunta’s chapel which dates back to 1580, now in restore. You can admire the most significant artworks by tuscan artists such as a painting of the Virgin Mary with her child made by Enrico di Tedice during the 12th century.
Into the museum there are some ancient crosses and other artworks by Giovanni Pisano, Bicci and Giovanni Bilivert.
There is also an important painting that shows Saint Peter donated to the museum by Rosanna Merlini.
Numerous sweeping artworks like a chalice from 15y century.
Free entry
Opening time:
Saturday 10.00 – 13.00
Sunday15.00 – 18.00
Contacts:
Museo d’Arte Sacra Addess: Piazza Fra’ Domenico da Peccioli, presso la Pieve di San Verano 56037 Peccioli (Pi) Tel. 0587 672158 Email: info@fondarte.peccioli.net
Archeological Museum in Peccioli has been inaugurated in 2004. Its purpose is a correct preservation of the numerous artifacts found in the archeological site in Ortaglia.
Its main finding is a kylix in red, by the famous Greek painter Makron.
Since 2007 the museum is held in a new location, composed of a series of tunnels. In recent times other findings such as funeral outifts and materials related to nightcults have been added.
In the main room there is a big artwork which shows a Tuscanic temple, according to Vitruvio’s rules.
It has given big importance to technology: in fact there are a lot of multimedial supports around the museum to help students and new generations. They allow to answer questions by touch-screen and there is a 3D movie
The reperts found in the Nort area of Volterra allow to give more and more importance to the museum and to think of new possibilities about Etruscan’s history in their dark period.
Contacts: Museo Archeologico Address: Via del Carmine, 33 56037 Peccioli (PI) Tel: 0587672158 Email: info@fondarte.peccioli.net
Opening time
In winter:
Wednesday from 15:00 to 19:00
Saturday, Sunday and feast days from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00
In summer:
Wednesday from 15:00 to 19:00
Saturday, Sunday and feast days from 10:00 to 13:00and from 16:00 to20:00
EVENT
Randonnée ARI patent, Randonnée Mountain Bike patent.
INSPIRATION
The event, in line with the directives of ARI, will pursue the following purposes: self-sufficiency, affordability, simplicity, security, contact with nature.
The event was inspired by the slow travelling on nature trails
ORGANIZATION
The ownership of the event is the GSRC Galimberti, with the patronage of the Municipality of Pontedera and the collaboration of G.S. Treggiaia, POL la Perla “Razzi e Mozzi” and Borra Bike with ARI audax randonnée Italy.
The event will adopt the Regulation ARI / MTB.
THE EVENT
DATE
Sunday, August 31st, 2014.
Preliminary checks from 07.00 to 08.00 at the Club Galimberti in Via Galimberti, Pontedera.
Start from 8:00am to 08.10am from GSRC GALIMBERTI.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
Cyclists and cycle tourists members with papers in order for the year 2014 ARI, or bodies recognized by CONI UISP; ACSI; CSAIN; ASI; CSI; ENDAS; FITRI, and also free hikers equipped with medical certificate, bike Mountain bike and helmet (mandatory). after filling the release paper ARI.
REGISTRATION
We accept MAX 300 people. The registration fee is € 10.
Entries close automatically when we reach the number of 300 paying cyclists, there is no possibility of pre-registrations.
Registration opens from June 20th, 2014 at the Club Galimberti in Via Galimberti n° 4, Pontedera. – or online via the website www.audaxitalia.it (REGISTRATION)
Registration fee: (10 €) to be paid by bank transfer before you sign up.
Description of payment (“causale”): you have to write “Iscrizione Randonneè della valdera.”
Account name: G.S.R.C Galimberti.
Bank: “Banca di Pisa e Fornacette”.
Bank account details: IBAN – IT37 Z085 6271 1310 0001 0375 939 – SWIFT BIC: BCCFIT33
Registration deadline Sunday August 31st, 7.30am
We recommend the use of RandoCard ARI (cyclist card ARI) to sign up, the preparation of the release of responsibility, which will have to be delivered to the preliminary checks, the validation steps at the start, the control places along path and at the finish.
RACE DOCUMENTS
Road Book route map with street guide (town refreshments and fountains), Paper ARI / MTB / RG as travel validation step in places of control. GPS path track.
THE ROUTE
40 / 70 / 115 km, short, medium and long, as for the ARI / MTB standards.
The “randonnée valdera” will make a great added value to the event, as it allows cyclists to follow paths and roads of GPN and horse trail through hills, woods and streams.
The route is marked as “Randonnée valdera”.
NB: Hikers enrolled arriving at the refreshment / control “LE SERRE” after 13:00pm will not be allowed to continue in the long route.
“We remind that the long path requires a good physical condition.”
Refreshments:
There are 4 food spots on the path next the checkpoints. (Terricciola, Le Serre, Castelfalfi and Legoli) – and a pasta party at the finish.
RECOGNITION
The GSRC Galimberti will distribute to all the cyclists who will get the approval ARI / MTB (40 – 70 – 115 Km) a scroll by the artist Giancarlo Calamai reproducing the logo of the event.
STREETS GUIDE
Roads / dirt roads of Randonneè:
A) PONTEDERA starting 8:00-8:10am from Via Galimberti – towards Ponsacco on the bike path parallel to via roma – underpass in Viale Europa – the street in front of cemeteries – bike path until “La Borra” – path levee Era River.
A) PONSACCO (time 8:15 to 9:15) Trail embankment ERA – via Melegnano – Viale Primo Maggio – via xxv aprile – Via Roma via dei mille – via cesare Battisti – via Era – Roundabout – dirt road to Camugliano.
A) CAPANNOLI (hours 8:45 to 9:45) via Camugliano – dirt road near “Solaia” – via delle pinete – via provinciale 26 – via del Pino – dirt road up to via dei Pontini – via delle case – dirti road via dei monaci – via di badia.
A) TERRICCIOLA (9:15 to 10:30 via di badia – dirt road via taneto – via della cascina – via terricciolese –
Via Bagno “A / R” – (First Food Spot.) dirt road via delle colline.
A). CHIANNI. Dirt road via delle colline – strada provinciale 14 “Miemo” –
A). LAJATICO (10 am – 11.30 am) “Fontanelle” . Dirt road from strada provinciale 14 to strada provinciale 45 – Via Pietro Nenni – unpaved local road via dell’uccelliera “theater of silence” – via Volterra SR 439.
A) PECCIOLI / MONTAIONE (11am – 13:30)
SR 439 – gravel road lake Gattero – municipal road of Montelopio – via di mezzo – Fabbrica – via della chiesa / towards Fabbrica – via delle case nuove – Montecchio – via Aldo Neri – dirt road, via madonna delle serre (2nd Food Spot). – GPN dirt road up to strada della bonifica – via della bonifica – via della bonifica gravel road towards Castelfalfi – dirt road and golf courses. – Castelfalfi (3rd Food Spot) Via SP 26 – via di mezzo / via Poggetta – via di monti – dirt road GPN towards via Libbiano Legoli -.Legoli – (4th Food Spot).
A) PALAIA (12.30 – 15:00) via SP 11 – dirt road up to municipal road Toiano – via Toiano – dirt road collelungo (agliati) until SP36 – Chiecinella – dirt road via della costa towards Marti.
A) MONTOPOLI (13.30 – 16:00)
Via della costa – via fontanelle – via della croce – MARTI – (WATER SPOT) via Mazzana – Varramista – via di ricavo – highway underpass – Castelbosco – dirt road via val di frigoli – via della falce.
A) PONTEDERA (-13 hours – 18) via della falce – municipal road Palaia / La Rotta – via del pietriccio – via di montecastello – cycle path of Braccini lakes – via Enrico de Nicola – cycle lane in Viale Italia – back, through cycle path, in the Era river embankment – arrival via galimberti.
R) FROM TERRICCIOLA (return on short course) – time 10:30 to 11:30 the road of Chianti towards Morrona – Stibbiolo – via dei cipressi – San Pietro Belvedere – via vignoli – via Corsica – provincial road 26 via san rocco – dirt road for Solaia – via Camugliano – Ponsacco – cycle lane on levee Era river – arrival via Galimberti.
R) FROM PECCIOLI (return middle course) (11:00 – 13:30) from madonna delle serre – Municipal road poggio al pino – provincial road 41 – via San Sebastiano – via dei cappuccini – cycle path towards Forcoli – via la bianca – via SP26R, via di santo pietro belvedere – sarzanese valdera – via Baciocchi – Piazza Castello – via san rocco – dirt road under the cemetery towards Camugliano – via Camugliano – via valdera – cycle lane levee Era river – arrival via Galimberti.
A) roads of the long route R) roads of return short and medium course.
Here you can see the video made for the 2014 edition:
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::
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