San Rossore, human settlement in Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
San Rossore is a small settlement and large estate west of Pisa, sitting between the Arno and Serchio rivers. The land is made up of forests, meadows and small lakes connected by a network of dirt and gravel paths.
The area became a refuge for Pisa from the 5th century onward and takes its name from a medieval monastery dedicated to Saint Luxorius. The estate later passed through the hands of the Medici, the House of Lorraine and eventually the Italian state.
The woods and meadows of San Rossore are used today for walking, cycling and carriage rides through open land. Old farm buildings and planted pine forests are visible reminders that this was once a private retreat for ruling families.
San Rossore lies a few kilometers west of Pisa and can be reached by car, bicycle or organized tour. The paths cover a wide area, so comfortable footwear and plenty of time are worth planning for before you set out.
Dromedaries arrived at the estate in 1622 and lived there for over three centuries until soldiers slaughtered them during World War Two. A small number of camels were later brought back as a gift and can still be spotted roaming the grounds today.
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