Peccioli, Italian comune
Peccioli is a small town in the Province of Pisa, located on hills between Pisa and Volterra and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. The streets are narrow and quiet, with old stone houses that mix with modern art installations.
The settlement developed during the Middle Ages in the Valdera hills. Important buildings like the Church of San Verano date to the late 11th and early 12th centuries and show the place's significance in that period.
The name Peccioli comes from the local landscape and refers to the hills where it sits. Today the town comes alive through artists and visitors who place their works in public spaces and reshape the place daily through their presence.
The town is easily reached by car or bus from nearby larger cities and has basic services like small shops and cafes. Visitors can walk through the streets at a relaxed pace since it is quiet and easy to navigate.
Since the 1990s the town has become known as MACCA, an open-air museum with over 70 artworks by international artists scattered across streets and hidden corners. A standout work is the spiral sculpture Endless Sunset, which links the town's old and new areas together.
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