Ghizzano

Nestled among the Pisa hills, not far from Peccioli, lies Ghizzano — a small village that looks like it came straight from a painter’s palette. Although its origins are ancient, today Ghizzano is famous for being one of Italy’s most colorful and contemporary villages. Strolling along its main street, Via di Mezzo, you’ll be surrounded by the green and brown shades of David Tremlett’s work, which has turned house façades into an open-air canvas echoing the colors of the surrounding land and vineyards.

But the surprises don’t end there: in the narrow lanes you can discover Alicja Kwade’s sculptures, SolidSky — blue marble blocks that look like fragments of sky fallen to the ground. For history lovers, a visit to the Venerosi Pesciolini family estate and its Italian-style garden offers a dive into classic Tuscan elegance. Ghizzano is not only a feast for the eyes, but also for the palate, thanks to outstanding local wine and olive oil production that reflects the passion of this territory. It’s the ideal destination for anyone looking for a different Tuscany, where rural tradition meets modern creativity in a restorative silence.

Why visit?

• Via di Mezzo: A life-size permanent outdoor art installation.

• Intimate atmosphere: Far from mass-tourism routes.

• Strategic location: Perfect to combine with Peccioli or Volterra.