Lajatico

Lajatico is a small municipality in the Province of Pisa built across hilly terrain with traditional stone buildings and narrow winding streets. The village sits within rolling Tuscan countryside that surrounds it on all sides.

The settlement appeared in written records in 891 and grew from earlier Etruscan roots with Lombard influence beginning in the 7th century. Control passed through hands of powerful regional families who shaped its development.

The theater serves as a gathering place for performances and cultural events that draw both locals and visitors throughout the year. It shapes how the community comes together and shares experiences.

The village is reachable by regional buses departing from Pisa, which lies roughly 40 kilometers away. You can find lodging in local guesthouses and farmstays scattered throughout the surrounding area.

The Teatro del Silenzio is a natural amphitheater that sits unused for most of the year. Once annually it hosts a concert featuring tenor Andrea Bocelli.

Location: Province of Pisa

Capital city: Lajatico

Elevation above the sea: 205 m

Shares border with: Chianni, Peccioli, Terricciola, Montecatini Val di Cecina, Riparbella, Volterra

Website: http://comune.lajatico.pi.it

GPS coordinates: 43.47222,10.72944

Latest update: December 12, 2025 22:19