The Pinocchio Park is an enchanted place where you can walk among large bronze sculptures, the Great Dogfish, untangle yourself in the ivy labyrinth, have fun with the classic horse rides, and then the workshops organized by the park staff, the small puppet theatre, the cable car, the rope castle, the giant chessboard and other games scattered in the garden and try your hand at the Adventure Park between cable cars and Tibetan bridges
Realm of fantasy
In the park there are attractions and events for children inspired by Toyland, and hosts temporary exhibitions of contemporary art all year round.
MONUMENTAL PARK
The Pinocchio Park is built as a surprise journey: it begins with two works that condense the meaning of the story of Pinocchio, the monument “Pinocchio and the Fairy” by Emilio Greco and the Piazzetta dei Mosaicsby Venturino Venturi.
It is a journey in stages, with sculptures, buildings and landscaping where the adult and the child interact together to recall the Adventures of Pinocchio, through the works of great artists of the twentieth century, such as the sculptures of Pietro Consagra up to the Grande Pescecane by Zanuso.
ADVENTURE ROUTES – PINOCCHIO ADVENTURE
From one bank of the River to the other… you will fly first on a Tibetan bridge, then passing from one tree to another on balance boards, through a barrel and then on trunks and boards in a crescendo of difficulty that will end with the return to the Park with an exciting Tyrolean, suspended in the void above the river! And then on the Corsara Ship between the flagpoles of an imaginary sailing ship over bridges that would make Pirates tremble!
Young visitors to the Park will be able to have fun on the two routes in maximum safety, harnessed and supported by a continuous steel cable that eliminates any risk.
The Adventure Route is included in the ticket price for all visitors aged 5 and over and with a height between 1 meter and 1.5 metres.
In the Pinocchio Park in Collodi you will find the Adventure Route – Pinocchio Adventure with the Vola sul Fiume section and the La Nave Corsara section.
MUSEUM AND GRILLO HALL
A museum area for Pinocchio exhibitions
The Park Museum (Figure Laboratory) and the Talking Cricket Room always host thematic exhibitions on Pinocchio.
A way to bring children and adults closer to the world of contemporary art through the most famous puppet in the world.
In the Virtual Library it will be fun to discover editions of Pinocchio from all over the world, with the support of multimedia whiteboards with touch screens!
Collodi is famous for having given the pseudonym to Carlo Lorenzini; it is the birthplace of the mother and the childhood place of the author of ”The Adventures of Pinocchio”, the most translated non-religious book in the world.
Garzoni Garden and Butterfly House
located next to Villa Garzoni, it is one of the most fascinating historic gardens in Italy, famous for its baroque design and natural scenery.
Main Attractions
– Scala d’Acqua
A monumental staircase adorned with water features and waterfalls that represents the scenographic heart of the garden. The staircase connects the different levels of the garden, creating a spectacular visual effect.
– Teatro di Verzura
A natural theater made with box and laurel hedges, typical of Italian gardens.
– Labyrinth
A hedge maze that, according to tradition, brings luck to lovers: walking through it together is said to guarantee a happy and long-lasting marriage.
– Viale dei Poveri
Adorned with picturesque statues representing popular and allegorical figures.
– Padiglione dei Bagnetti
A unique area with pools of various shapes and sizes, designed to offer privacy and coolness to guests. It includes a stage for a small orchestra that entertained guests during the baths.
– Allegorical Statues
Numerous allegorical statues that hide among the greenery or stand out in strategic points, such as the famous “Turk” … try to look for it
– Water Games
The hydraulic system of the garden feeds Fountains, Waterfalls and Starry pools, reproducing the elegance of the eighteenth century.
– Butterfly House
A tropical greenhouse that houses equatorial and tropical butterflies in a unique natural environment. One of the main tourist attractions in the area
A lush tropical garden, with Plants, Flowers and Fruits that reproduce the natural environment of butterflies maintained in balance thanks to the presence of small birds that feed on insects and spiders, protecting the butterflies
A variety of Diurnal and nocturnal butterflies (Moths) that feed and reproduce freely within the structure where visitors can observe all stages of development of butterflies, from eggs to newly formed wings, and understand the defensive and communicative mechanisms of the colors and designs on the wings
PICNIC AREA
An equipped outdoor area, where you can have a packed lunch.
It is possible to purchase cumulative tickets that include access to the Garzoni Garden and Pinocchio Park
Pinocchio Park
Adventure Park, Garzoni Garden, Butterfly House
Via San Gennaro 5
Location Collodi
Pescia (Pistoia)
Tuscany – Italy
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