Colognole: Springs, Aqueduct and Ecclesiastical Art

Colognole can be discovered through its natural features, historic buildings, ecclesiastical art and vibrant festival culture. The character of the place emerges particularly clearly where the springs landscape meets the Colognole Aqueduct: you can explore a landscape with Mediterranean vegetation, follow a specific route via CAI trails and, at the same time, discover the area's cultural traces in its church and museum.

Springs Landscape and Aqueduct

The local site of special interest “Sorgenti di Colognole” extends across the southwestern part of the municipality of Collesalvetti, directly outside the settlement of Colognole. This precise location distinguishes the protected area from a natural environment merely attributed in general terms to the surrounding area. For your orientation, it is therefore important to note: the Sorgenti di Colognole are located immediately outside the settlement but belong to the municipality of Collesalvetti. The holm oak forest at the Colognole springs forms the setting for the structures of the Colognole Aqueduct. This excursion therefore focuses not only on individual structures but also on their landscape context. The path along the Colognole Aqueduct follows CAI trails 199, 125, 125P and 119. There is also a guided hike to the Colognole Aqueduct: it is designed as an easy circular route in the Colognole area and leads through Mediterranean maquis as well as among oaks and centuries-old holm oaks. The two pieces of information describe different aspects of the experience: the path is identified by specific CAI numbers, while the guided hike is designed as a circular route with a described journey through the landscape.

Church, Museum and Craftsmanship

The Church of Santi Pietro e Paolo is located at Piazza Unione 4 in Colognole. On feast days, a service is held there at 9:30 a.m. In addition to its art-historical significance, the church therefore has a clearly defined religious function that you can take into account when planning your visit. A reliquary of Santa Croce from the Church of Santi Pietro e Paolo in Colognole is kept in the Museo diocesano. The connection between the museum and the church is explicitly documented through this object. A chalice made of silver-plated and gilded metal provides another historical accent: in 1599, the Pisan nobleman Giulio Gualandi had it made for the Church of Santi Pietro e Paolo in Colognole. The reliquary and chalice offer two different approaches to the history of the area – on the one hand, a preserved religious object from the church; on the other, a specifically dated liturgical vessel with a named commissioner.

Festival Culture in Colognole

The Sagra del Cinghiale is also one of the documented events that shape Colognole. In 2026, the event took place at the Area Polivalente “Carlo Lenzi” in Colognole from July 30 to August 2 and from August 5 to 9, 2026. For its historical classification, it is also recorded that the Sagra del Cinghiale reached its 34th edition in 2024. The two pieces of information should be read separately in time: the 2024 edition describes the status of the series of events at that time, while the dates in summer 2026 refer to specific event days that have already passed. For further orientation within the same broader local area, you will also find Parrana San Giusto Parrana San Giusto, Castell'anselmo Li Castell'anselmo Li and Guasticce Guasticce.

For the broader travel overview: Collesalvetti.