The Fucecchio marshlands are the biggest in Italy, extending for about 1800 hectars, 230 of which are natural reserves instituted by the Provincial Administrations of Pistoia and Florence. Even if they were considerably reduced compared to the ancient lake marsh once they occupied a big part of the northern Valdinievole.
The wildlife is so rich as to enable more than 200 species of birds to be observed.
Info and guided tours: Centro R.D.P. del Padule di Fucecchio via Don Franco Malucchi 115, 51036 Larciano (PT) tel. e fax 0573/84540
More to visit in the Fucecchio Marshes
Museum of the Rural Life
Housed in a farmhouse, the Museum of the Rural Life - Casa Dei, is located in an area of great historical and natural interest: the Fucecchio Marshland (Padule di Fucecchio). Created in collaboration with the Region of Tuscany and under the patronage of the Province...
