CAPANNOLI

Capannoli, medieval village, is located on the slope of a hill overlooking the valley of the river was. In a position of great importance in ancient times, it was first developed as a fortified village, then as a center dedicated to trade and economic issues.

In the background the landscape of the Pisan Hills, characterized by intensive agricultural activity with vineyards, olive groves and orchards, and rich itineraries by bike, on foot and on horseback.

Capannoli is part of the Wine Route of the Pisan Hills, a path that points to the enhancement of the entire area, combining wine with local produce and the historical and artistic heritage.

On top of the hill called "castle", where once stood the fortress, lies Villa Baiocchi, building in late baroque and neoclassical style with botanical park where there are 160 different types of exotic plants and centuries old.

The villa houses a museum and an interesting Zoological Exhibition Center for Archaeological Documentation that illustrates the history of the area from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages, a section dedicated to the Etruscan necropolis from the land.

Inside the park, the second Sunday of September, there is the traditional National Bird Fair.

Of historical significance, the village of Santo Pietro Belvedere still shows the medieval urban structure of the old castle town.

Nearby is the Airfield Era, which is home to a flight school Aeroclub Pisa specializes in ultra-light aircraft.