Bocelli and His Love for Tuscany - Teatro de Silenzio and Lajatica

To feel the magic of Tuscany close to Andrea Boccelli's heart, drive to located near his hometown, Lajatico, the open fields where once a year the Maestro gives a concert of the lifetime for many who attend. It's an open-air Teatro del Silenzio, the name symbolizes the serene peaceful meadows and hills of beautiful romantic Tuscany region.
The idea came from Andrea Boccelli who wanted to use the natural formations of the land to create the amphitheater which was built with intention for this one annual concert and stay silent for the rest of the year.
The first concert in July 2006 gathered five thousands fans of Andrea Boccelli voice who performed together with Paula Snaguinetti and Gianfranco Montresor with support of Pisana Chorus and Orchestra Filarmonica Italiana di Piacenza.
Take a look t this unique structure with intriguing sculptures and breathe deeply the wonderful air of the sunny, lavish green Tuscany.

Visit the impressive town of Voltaire, the excellent example of charming Medieval stoned houses, Etruscan origin with over 3000 of ancient history and the region of alabaster, where here the career of Andrea Bocelli's started when in 1994 performed right on this lovely square Piazza dei Priori.
Look around this unforgettable historic town and pop in to some local authentic alabaster shops in search of unique souvenir like for example Un Mondo d'Alabastro shop on Via Antonio Gramsci, 52 where you can find even alabaster jewelry.
Open Hours: Shop - Un Mondo d'Alabastro
Monday - Wednesday: 10:00 - 19:30 Thursday: 10:00 - 22:00 Friday: 10:00 - 20:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 20:30 Sunday: 10:30 - 20:30

Step towards this building of Andrea Bocelli Foundation, Andrea who wanted to give back to less privileged than him people especially children all over the world. The Foundation has been open in July 2011 and since then executed many wonderful projects by building schools, offering more support to talented children in different part of the globe like Haiti and not only. Bocelli's dream is to give a chance to everyone no matter of social exclusion, poverty or disease to reach theirs full potential, and he is so far doing it really well.
The foundation always welcomes new members and supporters of theirs mission. Once returning home, have a look at theirs website.
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Take a look at the stunning stone Church of Saint Leonardo, originally built in 13th century and reconstructed to the larges size in the 19th century by Angelo della Valle and decorated in typical of Neoclassicism style with magnificent frescoes of Jesus Christ and Our Lady of the assumption located on central vault by Sienese Gualtiero Anichini, impressive semicircular apse and restored pipe organ.

Here is the old Andrea Bocelli home transformed into the restaurant/museum/future art gallery.
Walk in and soak your senses in the classy but pretentious, the complex or art and Italian cuisine. As you move between different parts of the building, you will see the sepia styled photos of Maestro's family decorating the walls. Dine in the bright, elegantly designed, spacious restaurant in the friendly staff approach and high-quality excellent meal - try steak Marsala with beans, perhaps? There is a chance that you might meet Andrea's wife or mothers in here as well.
Then go upstairs to the museum section of the greatest Tenor of our time when you will see the amazing collections from his life, travels, concerts and personal belongings.
Remember to visit a shop and wine bar to purchase some recorded Maestro CD or Bocelli brand wine from the own family run Bocelli vineyards in Lajatico.
Monday: Closed Tuesday - Wednesday: 8:00 - 20:00 Thursday - Sunday: 8:00 - 00:00

Go for a stroll along the narrow, charming streets of the Medieval town of Lajatico. Make a stop at Palazzo Gotti Lega located close to Andrea Bocelli Foundation and simply admire the lovely facade and decorations. From not far you will notice a symbol of the town - the red-bricked walls of watch tower will bell construction and large clock on the top part of the building on Piazza Vittorio di Emanuele.

Park your car here, take a path line leading to the famous monument of Pietracassia.

The history of Rocca Pietracasia reach back in time to Etruscan time, when these fortifications were used in order to control copper trading from the local Montecatini mines. The name itself came as historian say, from Cassio, Roman trumvir. Today it remains as a part of Volterra possession, and it's a great historic mark on the Tuscany land. Take a walk around the ruins and feel the old times still evident in the air.

Pick your car from here where you left it.

Drive to the south of the Orciatico village, where you will see the impressive ruins of local stone windmills build in 17th century by Tommasso Tani of Orciatico located in the peaceful, eye-calming scenery of vivid greens of local hills and woods. You will see from here as well Rocca di Pietrassia ruins.

For the night, why not staying at this charming with slightly rustic feel agroturistic farm? With amazing garden full of classic for region of Toscany olive, fruits and walnut trees, relaxing spot with gazebo, swimming pool with lovely clear waters, spacious traditionally decorated rooms, stunning views over the beautiful landscape and local Volterra town and proper delicious meals prepared by "Italian Mamma" you will feel like a born and bread Italian.