Holiday apartment in Vicopisano: discover the Rocca, mountains and old paths

Vicopisano lies between the course of the Arno River and Monte Pisano. Its historical character and the mountain area around Vicopisano offer different ways to discover the town. When you choose a holiday apartment in Vicopisano, you can tailor your stay to history and architecture or to nature, outdoor activities and landscape.

Holiday apartment in Vicopisano with a historical focus

The town’s historical character includes the Pieve di Santa Maria and the Rocca del Brunelleschi. The Pieve di Santa Maria dates from the 12th century and is a well-preserved example of a Pisan Romanesque church. The Rocca del Brunelleschi is a complex of medieval and Renaissance military architecture designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1438.

The Torre dell’Orologio was probably built in the 12th or 13th century as a military watchtower and is now used as a bell tower. In September 2021, the opportunity was introduced to visit the Torre del Soccorso and walk along its entire battlement walkway to the fortress core of the Rocca.

Old paths and mountain scenery

Old paths lead from Vicopisano through olive groves, pine forests and chestnut woods to historic religious buildings, archaeological areas and outposts. The A.N.P.I.L. Col di Cincia–Val di Noce protected area is located in the mountain area around Vicopisano.

For active days, Vicopisano and Monte Pisano offer routes for cycling, mountain biking and trekking. Monte Cascetto and Monte Serra are located in the vicinity of Vicopisano; both are designated as mountains.

Culture, fair and destinations in the surrounding area

Vicopisano Castello in Fiore is a horticultural and plant fair held every spring that has incorporated the town’s historic streets and squares since 2012. The event thus combines the historic urban setting with a recurring seasonal theme.

The Museo Piaggio, the Museo di Storia Naturale and the Museo della Grafica are located in the vicinity of Vicopisano; all three are designated as museums. The Palazzo Gambacorti is also located nearby and is designated as a palace.

The Giardino dei Pini, designated as a garden, and the Parco dei Salici, designated as a park, are also located in the immediate surroundings. Together with the mountain area and the paths, they complement the different landscape and cultural themes around Vicopisano.

Choose your location according to your interests

When choosing accommodation, especially a holiday apartment in Vicopisano, your preferred focus for the day is a useful starting point: the Rocca, the Pieve and the Torre represent culture-oriented planning, while Monte Pisano, woodland paths and cycling, mountain biking and trekking routes define the active side.

Further orientation

As another travel destination, you can discover Caprona.

For the overarching travel overview: Pisa.

More destinations

More places under the same destination:

Luciana, Ponte A Elsa, Montopoli In Val D'arno, Ponte a Egola, Montescudaio, Cascina, Bientina.