Discover Fauglia in the province of Pisa
Fauglia is a municipality located in the province of Pisa. The village of Fauglia stands on a hill immersed in a beautiful geographical area, halfway between the Lower Valdarno and the Maremma. Surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves, Fauglia enjoys a privileged position which makes it an ideal place for lovers of nature, history and culture. If you want to find out more about this Tuscan village or maybe you’re planning a visit to Fauglia and want to find out what to see and do in this charming location, you’re in the right place!
History of Fauglia
We start talking about Fauglia starting from the Middle Ages. Its Latin name, documented since the 12th century, Favulia means “field of beans”. Dominated for a long time by the Pisans, Fauglia attempted a rebellion in 1315, obtaining a short period of independence from the maritime republic. Subsequently, the Pisans were succeeded by the Florentines who in 1433 decided to destroy the castle of Faglia. From that moment the village assumed more and more the current shape.
What to see in Fauglia
The town of Fauglia winds along a main road following the course of the ridge. Following the course you reach a couple of squares overlooked by the main points of interest in Fauglia. In Piazza Trento e Trieste we find the theater and the town hall; behind the latter, there is the Giorgio Kienerk Museum. In Piazza San Lorenzo, the scene is taken by the church of the same name which is the largest and most important in this municipality.
Chiesa di San Lorenzo
The Church of San Lorenzo is one of the main landmarks of Fauglia. Documented since the thirteenth century, this church was completely rebuilt after 1846, the year in which a terrible earthquake caused extensive damage making reconstruction necessary. This work was entrusted to the architect Arturo Conti who adopted a neo-Renaissance style by building a beautiful church with three naves with a sloping facade, three portals and a rose window. Among the works kept inside, the most important are the venerated Madonna del Soccorso, in terracotta, the Madonna del Rosario, and the painting San Lorenzo, attributed to Luigi Secchi.
A curiosity: the old church of San Lorenzo was not in the same place as the current one but near the cemetery. Even today you can admire the old bell tower which remains as evidence of the church that was.
Kienerk Museum
Entirely dedicated to the artist Giorgio Kienerk, the Kienerk Museum in Fauglia houses a rich collection of works made up of about 130 pieces including paintings, engravings and lithographs, sculptures and bas-reliefs, but also pastels, drawings and sketches made in pencil and ink. Born thanks to the donation of Kienerk’s daughter, Vittoria, to the Municipality of Fauglia, the museum allows you to appreciate the vast production capacity and the heterogeneity of the works of this artist who, during his career, has dedicated himself to many artistic genres from painting, to sculpture, up to the applied arts. The exhibition allows you to get to know Kienerk’s entire artistic career from his early works to full artistic maturity. If you are an art lover, this museum is certainly one of the destinations not to be missed when you are in these parts.
What to see around Fauglia
Fauglia is in a fairly strategic position from which you can both explore the surrounding beauties and visit other historic villages and reach the sea. A short distance from Fauglia, you can visit Lari, Pontedera where the Vespa museum is located, Chianni, Peccioli and Lajatico with its Teatro del Silenzio. Heading towards the coast, you will find Rosignano Marittimo, Castiglioncello and Cecina. Furthermore, even Pisa and Livorno are not far away.
How to get to Fauglia
If you want to reach Fauglia from Pisa, you can follow the provincial road SR206 in a southerly direction. The distance between Pisa and Fauglia is about 20 kilometers, and a car journey takes about 30 minutes, depending on the traffic. Alternatively, you can also take a bus from Pisa to the center of Fauglia, a journey of around 40 minutes.
From Florence, you can take the Fi-Pi-Li up to the Lavoria exit to reach Fauglia. The distance between Florence and Fauglia is approximately 75 kilometres, and the travel time by car is approximately one hour and 15 minutes.
