Collodi (Italy)

Collodi is a part of the municipality of Pescia in the Tuscany region of central Italy.

Collodi
village
Villa Garzoni with ancient village behind
Coordinates: 43°54′00″N 10°39′10″E

It is a medieval village documented since the 12th century. It is linked to the name of Carlo Lorenzini, author of The Adventures of Pinocchio. The Florentine writer spent part of his childhood there and took its name, signing his works as Carlo Collodi.[1]

The village has an ancient fortress and the aristocratic Villa Garzoni which has a major garden. The economy of the village is based on tourism thanks to the park dedicated to Pinocchio.

Park of Pinocchio
Statue with Pinocchio and the Blue Fairy

Others
  • View of Collodi from Pescia

Monuments and interesting places

References
  1. "Carlo Lorenzini | Fondazione Pinocchio - Carlo Collodi". Pinocchio.it. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
  2. Bucelli, C. M. (2017). "Pietro Porcinai and Pinocchio's Park in Collodi". Italy: Art, Garden, Landscape.
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