Description of the attraction
The picturesque town of Buti, lying on the eastern slopes of Monte Pisano on the banks of the Rio Magno River, according to some historians, was founded in the era of Ancient Rome. Today, the municipality of Buti consists of three villages - Buti itself, La Croce and Cascine, connected by a road that winds along the Rio Magno.
Despite its very modest size, the town boasts some interesting sights. For example, the old Villa Medici, the Castel Tonini castle overlooking Buti, the Romanesque church of San Francesco and the Achencione church, also known as Santa Maria delle Nevi. The latter can be reached by taking the Via dei Molini road, on which watermills once stood.
A walk along Buti will certainly bring tourists to the Teatro Francesco di Bartolo, named after the first interpreter of Dante's Divine Comedy. The theater was built in 1842 in accordance with the architectural trends of the time.
The local economy is largely shaped by the unique geographical location of Buti, which is surrounded on all sides by the Monti Pisani mountains. Here they produce olive oil, collect chestnuts and make various wooden things, for which, in fact, the town is famous. In the 19th century, the inhabitants of Buti made huge quantities of chests, wooden boxes and wicker baskets, and in the 20th century the production of accessories began to develop. Today handicrafts and agriculture are still the leading sectors of the economy.
With numerous clubs and entertainment venues, excellent leisure opportunities, interesting cultural events (most notably the Palio di Sant Antonio in January) and a network of hiking and cycling trails in the surrounding forests, Buti is an excellent holiday destination all year round.
