Colle di Val d’Elsa joins national committee for the Parco di Pinocchio

Colle di Val d’Elsa joins national committee for the Parco di Pinocchio bicentenary

Colle di Val d’Elsa is now officially part of the national committee tasked with organizing the bicentenary celebrations of the Parco di Pinocchio in Collodi. Local councillors attended the inauguration of the park’s new management, marking the start of a collaborative phase aimed at promoting joint cultural initiatives across the region.

This membership comes at a moment of renewed planning around the park, an important symbol of Italian literary heritage. Joining the committee will encourage cultural exchanges, themed events and integrated tourist routes among participating villages.

Why it matters for the area

Working together can:

• Enhance cultural and landscape heritage of nearby villages;
• Attract visitors through coordinated events and themed programming;
• Create synergies between municipalities, cultural associations and tourism operators;
• Support educational projects and school-oriented experiences.

How to get involved and what to expect

Residents and local operators can follow updates and take part via municipal channels and cultural associations. Concrete opportunities include:

• Submitting proposals for events and experiences linked to the park and children’s literature;
• Participating in calls for projects supported by the national committee;
• Joining tourist itineraries featuring villages and educational workshops for schools.

Practical tips: check the municipality’s website and official social channels for the event calendar, subscribe to local newsletters and contact cultural associations to propose ideas or volunteer.

Joining the committee is a tangible opportunity to strengthen the role of villages as cultural hubs, promoting sustainable tourism development and territorial cooperation.