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An ancient Etruscan hilltop town in Tuscany known for its alabaster workshops and Roman theater ruins.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Tuscany, Italy · Europe
Lajatico is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Terricciola, 46km from Strada Chiantigiana (SR222).
Lajatico is a town located in Tuscany, Italy. With a population of 696, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Lajatico sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lajatico to your route.
Lajatico is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pisa in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 50 kilometers (31 mi) southwest of Florence and about 40 kilometers (25 mi) southeast of Pisa. Lajatico sits in mainly hilly terrain at variable elevations from 100 to 650 meters (330 to 2,130 ft) above seaRead more
level) and dominates both the end of the Valdera valley and the opening of the valley known as Val di Cecina.
La Sterza, one of its hamlets (frazioni), is the natural door between these two geographical areas. The Sterza, Era, and the Ragone rivers form natural borders, placing Lajatico in a very central position to reach Tuscan cities and seaside resorts. Lajatico is, however, best known as the home town of tenor Andrea Bocelli. His annual concerts at the Teatro del Silenzio are attended by people from all around the world, every year.
Lajatico has the following hamlets (frazioni) associated with it: Orciatico, an ancient small medieval village; San Giovanni di Val d'Era; and La Sterza. Another small locality is Spedaletto, a stomping ground of Lorenzo de' Medici. Lajatico borders the following municipalities: Chianni, Montecatini Val di Cecina, Peccioli, Riparbella, Terricciola, Volterra.
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Lajatico is located in Tuscany, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 43.4746 latitude, 10.7284 longitude.
Lajatico has a population of approximately 696 people, making it a town in Italy.
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