The municipality of Vicopisano, an ancient and characteristic village of medieval origin, stands between the River Arno and the Pisan Mountains.

Walking in the quiet of its alleys, in addition to being relaxing, allows you to discover small shops and an extensive artistic heritage dating back to the Middle Ages: the thirteen towers - still preserved throughout the historic center - the most important is the < Strong>Torre dell'Orologio, a 12th-century structure today used as a bell tower. The Parish Church of Santa Maria that preserves beautiful wooden depositions inside. Also worth visiting is the Fortress of Vicopisano, which was designed in 1438 by Brunelleschi and which dominates the entire plain of the territory from above.

Even the children will be thrilled to be able to access its higher area, from which you can enjoy a unique panorama. Collectors lovers will be conquered by the collecting market, which takes place every second Sunday of the month (except in August). On its benches, more than one hundred objects of antiques, modernism, collecting and crafts are exhibited.

For a very special event you can instead visit Vicopisano during the first week of September, when the traditional Medieval Festival takes place. The feeling that comes from this event is to feel catapulted into an unreal atmosphere, suspended between past and present. The beauty of the historic center, the careful reconstruction of the environment, the musicians, the camps, the historical costumes and, finally, a “vintage” dinner on the top of the hill are truly a unique experience. Of course, etiquette is the one in force in the Middle Ages: you must eat everything with your hands!