Does anyone have updated info on the Appenine Colossus? This sight is an area my teenage son has read about and really wants to visit on our upcoming trip to Florence. Other than info posted several years ago, saying it is temporarily closed, I cannot find a thing about it. Does it still exist? Is it currently open to the public?
Posted by
Toledo, Ohio, US
11613 posts
There may be some info at the Unusual Places website.
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
16212 posts
It's at the park of Villa Demidoff, in Pratolino. It's owned and operated by the Metropolitan City of Florence (formerly the Province of Florence).
It's open on Friday, Sat, Sunday and holidays from Easter till the last Sunday in October. Free admittance.
Posted by
OP
Williamsburg, United States
42 posts
Wow, thank you to all! Protallina? Is that an area that can be reached by train or bus from Florence? Looks like it's about 20 minutes away?
Posted by
OP
Williamsburg, United States
42 posts
Pratolino. Sorry!!
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
16212 posts
No trains. Pratolino is on top of a hill. Take the city bus 25A from Piazza San Marco in Florence.