In the heart
of the Costa
degli Etruschi,
situated on top of
a hill dominating the
surrounding
countryside and the
sea, is Castagneto
Carducci, an
enchanting medieval
village clustered around
Della Gherardesca
Castle, which dates
from around the
year 1000.
The village is full
of stone-paved alleys,
natural terraces with
views of the sea and
countryside,
harmonious squares,
old craft shops
and typical restaurants.
Some interesting
historical sites are the
Praetorian Palace,
now the Town Hall, the
Church of St Lorenzo
and the Church of
the Holy Cross, with
its wooden crucifix
dating from the
fifteenth century.
The town, which was
originally called
Castagneto Marittimo,
changed its name
in the early nineteen
hundreds in honour
of the great poet,
Giosuč Carducci who
lived there for part
of his life. The house
where he lived is now
the site of the
Centro Casa Carducci,
containing memorabilia
and period furniture.
The Giosuč Carducci
Museum is situated
in the Town Hall.
Numerous events take
place in the town,
such as the
Castagneto a tavola
food fair, the
Caleidoscopio
international music
festival, and the
Costa degli Etruschi
Gran Premio, an
international
professional cycling
race. Halfway between
Castagneto and its
Marina is Donoratico,
a lively seaside resort
with a wealth of
crafts and shops and
a centre for competition
and leisure boat
building.
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