Synonymous with the Vespa scooter, Pontedera serves as the historical headquarters of the Piaggio company. Beyond its mechanical heritage, this town of 28,061 residents is a powerhouse of Tuscan exports, producing premium Amedei artisan chocolate and wines from the Castellani estate.
The settlement grew at the confluence of the Arno and Era rivers, located 20 kilometers from Pisa and 50 from Florence. Its relationship with water extends to the small Braccini lake in the La Rotta hamlet. Stop by the church of Santissimo Crocifisso, then pick up a few bars of local cocoa for the road.
Near Pontedera
The closest destinations covered by our editors, with straight-line distance.
