Torrita Nascosta: new underground exhibition route in Torrita di Siena

Torrita Nascosta: an underground route in Torrita di Siena

On Saturday 18 April 2026 the new exhibition Torrita Nascosta opens to the public. Housed in the tunnel beneath the historic centre, the route traces the Valdichiana area's development with panels, images and audio materials that connect past and present.

The public presentation starts at 15:30 in Sala Fedra Neri Farolfi, Piazza Matteotti. Attendees can then join a guided visit of the tunnel installation.

Highlights

• 27 informative panels illustrating historical phases from the Etruscan era to modern times.
• Audio elements that enrich the visitor experience and contextualize local traditions.
• Focus on Torrita di Siena and Montefollonico, with emphasis on agricultural heritage and landscape changes.
• The exhibit concludes with Italy's first public vertical farm, demonstrating a link between cultural heritage and agricultural innovation.

Practical information

Date and time: Saturday 18 April 2026, presentation at 15:30. The tunnel visit follows the presentation at Sala Fedra Neri Farolfi (Piazza Matteotti).

Why attend: the exhibition provides a well-documented, accessible narrative of local history, appealing to residents and visitors interested in Tuscan villages and local heritage initiatives.

Editorial basis: the exhibition's texts draw on the guide "Torrita e Montefollonico. Origini ed evoluzione di una comunità" edited by Tommaso De Benedictis and Raffaella Micheli (Betti Editrice), which supports the project's scientific and educational foundation.

This initiative highlights how small towns can reinterpret their underground spaces: a mix of history, agriculture and technology designed to enhance the identity of the borgo.