Parco sculture del Chianti

About the museum

The Parco Sculture del Chianti, at Pievasciata in the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga, is a permanent outdoor exhibition of contemporary installations and sculptures set in a wood of oaks and holm oaks, a little north of Siena. Since 2004 artists from all continents have created works designed for the place, which engage with the natural landscape and with human intervention.

The park's map shows about thirty numbered works, dated between 2000 and 2024. Among the best-known points of the route are the bridge by Johannes Pfeiffer of 2000, an iron structure 19 metres long over a small ravine, and a group of petrified logs from Borneo, around 20 million years old. In 2014 the park was listed by National Geographic among the ten most beautiful parks in the world.

In 2009 an amphitheatre was inaugurated in a natural hollow at the entrance, where from June to August concerts of classical, jazz, opera, tango, choral and folk music are held. Painting and drawing workshops and other events are also offered, while the Pievasciata B.A.C. project brings contemporary art installations into the nearby village as well.

Highlights

• About 30 site-specific works by artists from all continents in the woods
• 19-metre iron bridge by Johannes Pfeiffer
• Petrified logs from Borneo, about 20 million years old
• Natural amphitheatre for summer concerts
• Route of about 1.5 km suitable for families

Permanent exhibition

• Collezione permanente di sculture e installazioni – About thirty site-specific works by international artists along a route through the woods.

Founded

2004

Visitors per year

approx. 15,000

Admission & discounts

No family rates are indicated.

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

The route is about 1.5 km long and has slopes of up to 20%; it is passable with prams and suitable wheelchairs. On request and subject to availability, visitors can be accompanied by a free electric kart. Many works can be touched.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Stroller-friendly

The visit is described as suitable for children.

Getting there & parking

The park is at Pievasciata, about 15 km from Siena. By car from Siena, take the SP 408 as far as Ponte a Bozzone, then turn left following the signs for “Pievesciata / Parco Sculture”.

Amenities & dining

• Café: not available
• Restaurant: not available

There is no refreshment point in the park; a picnic area is available, and the park recommends restaurants reachable by car in a few minutes.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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