Description of the attraction
Since 1924, the small town of Pontedera has been inextricably linked with the name of the Genoese engineer Rinaldo Piadgio, who in that year transferred part of his aircraft building enterprise here. After World War II, his factory was transformed into a motorcycle factory, which literally changed the face of the city. Today, the Piaggio Museum is located in Pontedera, which displays many of the aircraft models produced in its factories, as well as a huge historical archive. And in a large hangar opposite the Piadgio factory is the Sant'Anna Valdera Center, which works in the field of information technology and robotics.
In addition, recently Pontedera has become a center for contemporary art - this happened thanks to the construction of the Othello Chirri exhibition center and the placement of numerous sculptures in the city squares and squares. Especially popular are the so-called Design Benches in Piazza Garibaldi. In the original open-air museum, you can see such works as "The Wall" by Bach, "Oleander" by Carmassie, "Bull" by Cashella, "Young Woman" by Wanga and others.
In 2009, the Centrum Sete Sois Sete Luas opened in Pontedera, a cultural center originating from the festival of the same name dedicated to popular music and plastic arts. Here, the arts and culture of the Mediterranean and Portuguese-speaking countries are promoted through contemporary art, cultural tourism, handicrafts and local produce and wine.
Theatrical art is no less popular in Pontedera: in the new Teatro Era, avant-garde performances, which have already gained worldwide fame, are staged. Pontedera, as well as the surrounding towns of Tredgiaia and Montecastello, host a variety of cultural, musical and theatrical events throughout the year. In addition, every Friday, since 1417, the San Luca fair is held here - one of the largest in all of Tuscany.
