What to do in Pisa and its province on the weekend of 9 and 10 July 2022
Between drought and bright sun, 2022 is a scorching summer. For the less fortunate who have not yet packed their bags and left for the long-awaited holidays, here are some tips to spend a few hours, possibly in the cool, in Pisa and its province.
Saturday 9th July the medieval old town of Saint Peter Belvederein the Municipality of Capannoli, it dresses up for guests, visitors and tourists for one evening outdoors in the name of good food, entertainment and live music. Lots of music, performances by artists and jugglers and a wide range of street food and tastings. A single common thread: light, with the death of video projections that will be launched on the facades of the buildings.
Urban trekking a San Miniato between food, culture and adventure. Saturday 9th July a guided itinerary is planned to discover the city with a special walk through history, art, landscapes and local products. From the frescoes to the historical-architectural beauties, from the tart to the aperitifs for an evening to discover a real jewel of the territory.
After three years he comes back for the whole weekend (Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July) one of the most anticipated festivals of the year a But I: the Sagra della porchetta, shank and craft beer. Porchetta is of course the master, to be enjoyed on the plate, in a simple sandwich or with the delicious ‘pasta alla porchetta’, baked shank cooked in craft beer and the inevitable ‘pasta alla puntaccollese’. There is also a wide selection of craft beers.
From Egypt to Pisa: discovering the Egyptological collections ‘Edda Bresciani’. Saturday 9th July There are three free guided tours that will allow you to discover one of the richest and most evocative collections of Egyptian antiquities in Tuscany on the occasion of ‘Le Notti dell’Archeologia’, now in its twenty-second edition.
For those who prefer to dedicate themselves to oenological goodness, Saturday 9 July on the beautiful terrace of the Bathroom La Rondine a Calambrone will have a suggestive place tasting at sunset over the sea and with exclusive wines. In fact, the Greek wines of Monemvasiawines that have made history and crossed the millennia up to the present day.
On the occasion of the National Day of Pro loco, Sunday 10 July the Pro loco of the Three Valleys (Val di Cecina, Val D’era and Val D’elsa) give an appointment in piazza dei Priori in Volterra for the local products of each single municipality. In addition to the food and wine excellences of the area, a space for rappers and another dedicated to Yoga will also be set up. Music with the Academy and Argentine Tango is still present.
A simple but fascinating one morning excursion (Sunday 10th July) between Towers of Ripafrattathe ancient church of monastery of San Paolo and the Romanesque parish church of Pugnano. Ancient churches, medieval fortresses and paths that are lost in the Pisan countryside. For a nice dinner with the products of ‘La Bottega di Ripafratta’.
Listening and observation are the two keywords for this evening excursion on the banks of the Nature Reserve of the Lake of Santa Luce. An opportunity, Sunday 10 July, to admire from an unprecedented perspective, as evening falls, a place capable of giving continuous emotions. Packed dinner also preview.
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