Le Colombaie – Owls, Art and Trails in Tuscany

Le Colombaie brings together several characteristic aspects of the Tuscan landscape: the old medieval castle complex of Lorenzana, art and events in the municipality of Crespina Lorenzana, paths through cultivated hills and dishes from the Pisan countryside. If you would like to combine culture, landscape, food and different daily rhythms, you will find specific starting points here to help you choose where to stay.

Orientation in Lorenzana

Agriturismo Le Colombaie is located at Via Le Colombaie 5, 56043 Lorenzana (PI). For orientation using public transport, route 51 operated by Autolinee Toscane is relevant: in the direction of Lorenzana, it serves the Le Colombaie stop. This means that, alongside the precise street address, a named stop for arrival is also documented. The old medieval castle complex is part of Lorenzana’s townscape and preserves a typically rural Tuscan character. Another specific landscape and architectural feature is the Belvedere complex, with an English-style garden and lemon houses. These features give your stay different cultural focal points without requiring you to choose between an exclusively museum-based experience and one focused purely on nature.

Art, Owls and Events

In the municipality of Crespina Lorenzana, the Carlo Pepi Collection focuses on the Macchiaioli, their successors and Fattori’s students. The collection comprises around 10,000 works by 1,500 artists. For art-interested travelers, this means more than just a connection to a single artist’s name: it represents a clearly defined focus within the history of Italian painting and a collection with considerable thematic and personal breadth. Crespina is also associated with the Festival of Owls and Call Birds, held annually on September 29. The Antichissima Fiera delle Civette offers a different kind of experience: it includes an owl exhibition, a visit to the owl park, a historical and landscape-oriented walk, food and other stalls, as well as entertainment for children.

Trails through the Hills

The circular hiking trail “L’anello delle colline” leads from Lorenzana via Località Le Colombaie and onward through cultivated hills. The name describes a circular route with a clear connection to Lorenzana and Le Colombaie, as well as a landscape used for agriculture. This makes it an independent way to experience the surroundings, not only through town centers and events but also along a themed trail. The “Monteforti e le Cascate della Tora” circular trail was announced for 2025. It begins and ends near Agriturismo Le Colombaie in Lorenzana. Its route runs through the upper Tora Valley and leads to the waterfalls on the Tora stream as well as the remains of the abandoned village of Monteforti. The classification as a route announced for 2025 remains important: it distinguishes this information from a timeless description of the townscape.

Cuisine of the Pisan Countryside

In the osterias and trattorias of Crespina Lorenzana, pappardelle with wild boar sauce is among the dishes on offer. Chianti DOCG is named as an accompaniment to the cuisine of the Pisan countryside. Together, these details provide a specific culinary reference for planning a day: you can expect more than regional cuisine in general and look specifically for the dishes and wine designation mentioned here. If you would like to explore other connected destinations from Le Colombaie, you can find San Giuliano Terme, Cascina, Morrona, Capannoli, Montopoli In Val D'Arno, Lari, Miemo and Casino di Terra here.

For the broader travel overview: Pisa.