Parco Museo Poggio Valicaia
Park-museum of 48 hectares on the hills of Scandicci, with outdoor contemporary artworks, paths, a pond and an olive grove.
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About the museum
Poggio Valicaia was a large farming estate, later donated to the Comune di Scandicci and turned into a public park, initially a destination for outings and picnics. Since 2003 it has been a park-museum: contemporary artists have created works placed among the trees and meadows, including works by Dario Bartolini and Italo Zuffi.
The 48-hectare area includes a network of about 5 km of paths, a pond, an olive grove and a picnic area with tables and barbecues for free use. Squirrels, wild boars, foxes, badgers and nocturnal birds of prey live in the park. Oil and honey produced in the park come from the olive grove and the beehives.
The park is run by the social cooperative Il Giglio del Campo and offers educational workshops on fauna, flora and trees, themed walks for children and summer events such as concerts and evenings of astronomical observation.
Highlights
- Outdoor contemporary artworks, including works by Dario Bartolini and Italo Zuffi
- 48 hectares with about 5 km of paths
- Pond, olive grove and picnic area
- Educational workshops on fauna, flora and trees
Permanent exhibition
- Opere d'arte contemporanea nel parco – Installations by contemporary artists, including Dario Bartolini and Italo Zuffi, placed along the paths among trees and meadows.
- Founded
- 2003
- Operated by
- Comune di Scandicci, gestione Il Giglio del Campo società cooperativa sociale ONLUS
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Pedestrian entrance from Via della Poggiona 6; vehicle access for people with disabilities on request.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Educational workshops and themed walks for children; picnic area and nature trails.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
Bar and refreshments on summer weekends; picnic area with tables, barbecues and braziers for free, shared use.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The park offers educational workshops on fauna, flora and trees and themed walks for children. Pedestrian entrance from Via della Poggiona 6, then past the yellow little house (Casina gialla) and under the arch. |
