Villa Orsini

There are several attractions and interesting places to visit around Peccioli. Here are some examples:

VolterrA

Set about 30-minutes drive from Peccioli, Volterra is an Etruscan and medieval town that offers a wide variety of historical and cultural sites to visit, including a Roman amphitheatre, an Etruscan Museum and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.

San Gimignano

Reachable in 45 minutes by car from Peccioli, San Gimignano is a medieval town known for its medieval towers, which provides a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings.

Pisa

About 30 minutes by car far from Peccioli, Pisa is famous for its Leaning Tower, but also offers other tourist attractions such as the Baptistery, the Cathedral of Pisa and the National Museum of San Matteo.

Florence

Located about an hour’s drive from Peccioli, Florence is a city rich in history, art and culture, and is worldwide known for its many tourist attractions. Here are some of the best-loved highlights in Florence:

Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral with the Brunelleschi Cupola which offers a breath-taking panoramic view of the city.
Uffizi Gallery which houses some of the most important works of art in history, including paintings by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
Ponte Vecchio which crosses the Arno and is known for its jewellery and gold shops.
Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens, an imposing Baroque palace housing numerous works of art and offering a spectacular view of the hills around Florence.
Basilica of Santa Croce, a Franciscan church which houses numerous tombs of historical figures such as Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Niccolò Machiavelli and Dante Alighieri.
Leonardo da Vinci museum offering a great number of models, inventions and designs by the well-known artist.
Piazza della Signoria, historic centre of Florence, surrounded by important historic buildings, including the Palazzo Vecchio.

Terme di Casciana

About 20 minutes by car far from Peccioli, Terme di Casciana is a spa resort that offers a wide range of spa and wellness treatments.

Berignone Nature Reserve

Located about an hour’s drive from Peccioli, the Berignone Nature Reserve offers a vast area of Mediterranean forest, waterways and nature trails, ideal for hiking or cycling.

The beaches

Reachable in about an hour’s drive from Peccioli, Versilia is famous for its beautiful sandy beaches, some of which are equipped with bathing establishments and other services for tourists. Among the most known are Forte dei Marmi, Viareggio and Marina di Pietrasanta.