Lajatico lies between the Era and Cecina Valleys and overlooks the gently rolling Tuscan hills. Particularly interesting for their historical, artistic and architectural heritage, both Lajatico and the nearby village of Orciatico encompass castles, Medieval villages, the Rocca di Pietracassia and Spedaletto built in Medieval alberese stone and rose hued bricks, all suggestive of the remote Middle Ages.
A special mention should be made of the ancient Rocca di Pietracassia that still dominates the skyline and continues to defy the elements. The Comune of Lajatico, 200 to 500 metres a.s.l, is easily accessible from Volterra, San Gimignano, Siena, Pisa and Florence.
Here the culinary delights of Tuscany are traditionally preserved. Wine, olive oil and chestnuts are displayed each year at the village fairs where the visitor can savour genuine produce, local customs, culture and history.
It is easy to fall in love with Lajatico. To speak of its natural beauty is almost not enough. The same goes for the excellence and quality of the gastronomy and wines found here.
The one thing that is immediately noticeable when arriving at Lajatico is the spirit and warmth of the people who live there. There are only 1200 inhabitants in Lajatico but, when they believe in something they know how to unite and sustain any project with great tenacity.
That's how it went with the Theatre of Silence (Teatro del Silenzio), a natural amphitheatre that holds a concert every year where a fellow Lajatican comes to perform: the tenor, Andrea Bocelli.
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